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Stephen Vaiano, third from right, was joined by his volunteers for a cleanup of the grounds at the Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church on April 4.

In his 15 years, Stephen Vaiano has learned what it takes to be a good citizen. Whether it was leading a cleanup of the Tackapausha Preserve, painting a gazebo near the Wantagh train station or organizing a book room at a school in Levittown, Vaiano has spent recent years committed to community service. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/15/15

Peter Dugan, a MacArthur High School student and Troop 689 Boy Scout, is completing a community service project at Wantagh Park.

Wantagh Boy Scout to honor veterans

A Wantagh Boy Scout is taking on one of the most extensive community service projects in recent memory as he works his way toward the Eagle rank. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/8/15

Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores board members were sworn in.

Bellmore Chamber honors its own, volunteers

The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores honored members of the local business community, in addition to installing officers, at a celebration last Saturday night. The annual chamber installation … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/9/15

Oceanside Letters to the Editor

Give back with OCS To the Editor: 2014 was a challenging time. World events swirled out of control — a country was divided over many ideological stances most everyday people didn’t care … more

1/14/15

Volunteers at the Turkey shoot in Oceanside - 351 baskets were donated and assembled by the Oceanside High School althetic teams, clubs, departments and battle of the classes teams. Community volunteers gave their time to drive with high school students to make it possible to deliver thanksgiving meals to 215 families.

Turkey Shoot gives food to needy families

The 2014 Turkey Shoot was a gobbling success for the needy families of Oceanside. Oceanside Community Service and Oceanside High School students collected 351 baskets of food for 215 families in … more

12/3/14

Robert Sirota received a citation from Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray for his work on a garden outside Seaford High School in Tutaj’s memory.

Boy Scout memorializes friend with garden

Joseph Tutaj was on a school marching band trip to Disneyland when he caught a virulent case of strep. He collapsed on the Santa Monica Pier and died 24 hours later. The 15-year-old was a sophomore at Seaford High School. more

By Nathan Weiser | 11/5/14

Cory Nichols shops for local food pantries.

Helping the needy in a big way

Two years ago, when he was 11, Cory Nichols saw a documentary on poverty called “Hard Times: Lost on Long Island.” Cory, who has been acting on television and in movies since he was 6, was in the audience at the Long Island International Film Expo, where a film in which he co-starred was screening as well. But it was “Hard Times” that made the biggest impression on Cory, who is now a ninth-grader at Oceanside High School. “It made me really want to help our community,” he said. “People don’t have to say they’re in need to be in need.” So he decided to take action. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 10/22/14

Middle Students preparing for community service

Oceanside Middle School students are getting ready to undertake two hours of community service as part of a new requirement for all students. OMS has always had a strong community-service ethic and … more

10/15/14

Oceanside Community Service seeks Pantry Partners

Oceanside Community Service has gone to Facebook to help keep the shelves stocked at local food pantries. The group recently launched the Pantry Partner program to extend the important work it does through food drives in schools and around town. more

10/8/14

Village Officials honored John Cameron Jr., center, for his many contributions to Rockville Centre. Pictured here with Cameron, from left, are Trustee Edward Oppenheimer, former Village Justice Bob Williams, Trustee Michael Sepe, Trustee Emilio Grillo, Deputy Mayor Nancy Howard and Mayor Francis X. Murray.

Village holds annual Mayor’s Golf Outing

Last week, the Village of Rockville Centre held the annual Mayor’s Golf Classic at the Rockville Centre Links Country Club. In addition to being a day of golf, the outing also honors a member … more

10/8/14

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