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South Nassau Communities Hospital earned a Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award by Healthgrades, a leading healthcare trade publication.

South Nassau receives top awards in women’s health

South Nassau Communities Hospital announced on July 31 that is has been named a 2018 five-star recipient for all four women’s care cohorts as well as the Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award by … more

8/8/18

The Freeport Historical Society held a ceremony to honor Elinor Smith for her contributions to aviation on July 20, and welcomed Smith’s family, along with elected officials from the village, county and state.

Freeport's ‘Flying Flapper’ remembered

It was virtually unheard of in the 1920s for a woman to fly a plane, but by October 1928, 17-year-old Freeporter Elinor Smith had flown under the Manhattan Bridge and three others crossings along the … more

By Nadya Nataly | 8/2/18

Morgan Zuch, the inspiration for the Morgan Center for preschool children with childhood cancer, hugged YOLO Strong co-founder Danielle Taylor. YOLO Strong has supported the center since its founding.

YOLO Foundation brings ‘happiness into children’s lives’

In 2000, 2-year-old Morgan Zuch, of Bay Shore, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The condition greatly suppressed her immune system, to the point where she could rarely be around … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 7/12/18

Health care remains the nation’s central issue

Anyone who watches or listens to daily news broadcasts encounters a steady stream of government officials insisting that the economy is improving steadily and that the lives of average Americans are getting better. more

6/8/18

Historian Julia Lauria-Blum discussed the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots at the Freeport Memorial Library workshop dedicated to women pilot’s history.

In WWII, women took to the skies

The skies are still dominated by men. Only 6 percent of the world’s pilots are women. However, the numbers, according to the Women in Aviation International, are increasing. Last Thursday, the … more

By Nadya Nataly | 5/3/18

Edith Gertrude Selene Evans was a noted anthropologist, Egyptologist, photographer and owner of the house now occupied by the Freeport Historical Society.

Freeport’s notable and history making women

Edith Gertrude Selene EvansEdith Gertrude Selene Evans was a noted anthropologist, Egyptologist, photographer and owner of the house at 350 S. Main Street that is now occupied by the Freeport … more

By the Friday Night Crew (Cynthia Krieg, Regina Feeney and Denise Rushton) | 5/3/18

Anna Kirby from Calhoun was presented with the first place essay award by SSWA President Claudia Borecky, center, and Joan Carter.

Bellmore-Merrick students say, 'Never Again'

The South Shore Women’s Alliance last week presented awards to the winners of their “Never Again” essay and poster contest to two Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District students, who put to paper their thoughts on gun violence. more

By Erik Hawkins | 4/29/18

No ethics without fair districting

Talking about ethics is always a crowd-pleaser, particularly when scandals are as recent and as numerous as they have been in New York. So it was almost to be expected when Gov. Andrew Cuomo pledged . . . more

4/20/18

Ashley Cegelski was honored at the 2018 Pathfinder Awards by Town of Hempstead Clerk Sylvia Cabana, left, and Town Supervisor Laura Gillen.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway women honored by Town of Hempstead officials

A Lynbrook High School senior and an East Rockaway resident were among 11 women recognized by the Town of Hempstead for their impact on the community through volunteer work, education and health services. They were presented with the 2018 Pathfinder Awards, in honor of Women’s History Month. more

By James Mattone | 4/12/18

Jackie Brown, with a Henrietta Easter bunny. The giant confection is made in-house annually for the season.

Celebrating the women-owned businesses in Oceanside

Ninety-eight years have passed since women gained the right to vote in the United States. The decades-long fight for the recognition ended with the 19th Amendment becoming part of the U.S. … more

By Peter Belfiore | 3/29/18

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