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Readers tell their Covid stories in 50 words, or more
In the Dec. 2-8 issue, I invited readers to say how they were getting through the coronavirus pandemic so far, noting that all eyes were on the Omicron variant, and that our stories would surely evolve. Thank you so much for sharing these snippets of your lives. more
Holy Name of Mary accepts meat and non-perishable food donations. Local pantries have seen an increasing number of people seeking food assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. Above, volunteers at Holy Name of Mary in 2019.
Covid’s fallout for the hungry
Thanksgiving may be over, but with the wintry festivities in full swing, families will once again gather for hearty platefuls of turkey and holiday trimmings. While the scene of loved ones enjoying a … more
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Owner of Paw it Forward Daniella Scala-Nathan and volunteer Linda Guckian Brower asses the main pantry drop-off box, saying they love seeing FedX or Amazon trucks in hopes its new donations.
Valley Stream pet pantry supplies Nassau County
Many pet-owners barely able to cope with the cost of pet care under the economic plight of the pandemic faced the difficult prospects of surrendering or abandoning their beloved pets. Daniella … more
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Public health is political, but shouldn’t be partisan
Taxes, property assessments, crime and schools were top concerns for Long Island politicians in the Nov. 2 elections. Both Democrats and Republicans tried to persuade voters that . . . more
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Paw it Forward co-founder Danielle Scala-Nathan with the pet pantry’s newly purchased storage shed. It was made possible through a donation from Long Island Cares.
Long Island Cares donates shed to local pet charity
Long Island Cares, a regional food bank, donated money to Valley Stream’s Paw it Forward earlier this March that allowed for volunteers to purchase a 10-by-10-foot shed to better house the pet … more
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Valley Stream resident Steve Vaccaro, center, who leads Chapters Cable Television Network said that he knew families had been struggling particularly hard this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. 
Spreading holiday cheer to struggling families
Each Saturday since shortly after the start of the coronavirus pandemic the Valley Stream Presbyterian Church has partnered with Long Island Cares, to serve as an emergency food pick-up location for … more
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We must remain vigilant about the virus
The Food and Drug Administration last Saturday issued an emergency-use authorization for the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine . . . more
The Masjid Hamza food pantry scheduled an additional day to collect and give donations to help those in need this Thanksgiving.
Masjid Hamza food pantry expands services for Thanksgiving
Since its unveiling in August, the food pantry at Masjid Hamza, in Valley Stream, has opened once a week, on Mondays, providing vital aid to families and individuals affected financially by the … more
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The Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen in Hempstead will hold a contactless Thanksgiving food drive this Saturday.
Mary Brennan INN to hold Thanksgiving food drive Nov. 14
The Mary Brennan Interfaith Nutrition Network soup kitchen in Hempstead will hold a no-contact Thanksgiving food drive this Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. The INN is at 100 Madison Ave. … more
The census, Obamacare and your right to vote
Have you ever had anything stolen from you? A car? Hubcaps? A laptop? A baseball glove? A bike? Those are minuscule compared to the things that President Trump is trying to steal from you behind your back. more
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