Island Park Public Library, normally a community gathering place, has been closed for more than two months due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, according to director Jessica Koenig, library staff is helping patrons stay connected and planning for a reopening as soon as public health conditions permit.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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5/21/20
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As small business owners struggle to stay afloat amid the Covid-19 pandemic, State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin hosted a virtual Zoom conference on April 24 at which guest speakers discussed how …
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By Bridget Downes
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4/30/20
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Like most teachers, Merrick resident Hallie Sherman, a speech-language pathologist at Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School in Freeport, is learning how to teach students from a distance …
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By Alyssa Seidman
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4/17/20
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Although closed to the public to curb the spread of Covid-19, libraries all over Nassau County are proving to be essential by keeping residents engaged and entertained online during the …
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By Alyssa Seidman
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4/13/20
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Although the statewide gatherings ban has kept houses of worship closed to congregants, Bellmore-Merrick religious leaders are reaching their communities virtually, and keeping the faith through the …
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By Alyssa Seidman
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4/6/20
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As coronavirus spreads through New York, local supermarkets and agencies have focused on helping the area’s most vulnerable residents.
Local supermarket Gala Fresh Farms, at 2485 Grand Ave., …
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By Bridget Downes
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3/23/20
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On the softball field, under the intense gaze of parents, coaches and fellow athletes, Calhoun High School junior Megan Vecchione practices a technique to help clear her mind. She imagines inhaling a …
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By Andrew Garcia
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3/5/20
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Commander Gary Glick is leading the Jewish War Veterans Post 652’s mission to get fellow veterans the health benefits they deserve. It’s become such a big mission for Glick that he has …
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By Andrew Garcia
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2/20/20
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Congratulations! You’ve retired and are now considering how best to enjoy this new chapter in your life, right here on Long Island where you’ve raised your family, created memories and …
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Gurwin Family of Healthcare Services
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2/6/20
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Picture-perfect parties, over-the-top decorations, loud and crowded family gatherings and the biggest and best gifts –Hollywood’s depiction of the holidays sets the bar high for …
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By Kathleen Biggs, CTRS
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12/23/19
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