Sunday, October 11, 2026
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Cynthia Seibold turned personal resilience into public impact, founding Balloon Mission, the first U.S. balloon collection and recycling program. Inspired by her mother’s legacy, years in risk research, and a wake-up call during the pandemic, Seibold has transformed concern for the environment into a national movement — proving that ordinary citizens, especially women, can drive extraordinary change.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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3/24/26
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The Long Island Rail Road is offering discounted fares for Mets fans traveling to Citi Field, encouraging public transit as a faster, more convenient way to reach opening day and home games.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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3/24/26
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From flooded streets in Long Beach to pollution in the Great South Bay, rising water is reshaping life along Long Island’s coasts. Across Nassau and Suffolk counties, aging infrastructure, development patterns and climate change are converging—turning routine storms into disruptive events and forcing communities to rethink how they live with water.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin, Roksana Amid and Abbey Salvemini
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3/23/26
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Families are in for a symphonic surprise when Peppa Pig trades muddy puddles for music at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. "Peppa Pig: My First Concert" blends beloved songs with classical masterpieces, offering young audiences an interactive and welcoming introduction to the magic of live orchestra.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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3/23/26
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Nassau County Democrats introduced legislation to safeguard opioid settlement funds after $13.7 million in interest was transferred, raising concerns over transparency and spending.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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3/23/26
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Today, dozens of advocates and concerned residents gathered at the Executive Building in Mineola, urging state legislators to defend New York State's landmark climate law from Gov. Kathy Hochul's intent to revise the policy.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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3/22/26
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Alice Kane, interim superintendent of Freeport Public Schools, has announced her retirement from the district. Her upcoming departure adds an additional wrinkle to issues the School Board faces with its lawsuit against its current superintendent, Fia Davis, and a need for her permanent replacement.
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By Andrew Francis
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3/20/26
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Parisia Lespinasse believes women should support and uplift one another rather than compete.
Since 2016, Lespinasse has hosted an annual dinner dance in honor of International Women’s Day, bringing together community members to celebrate the achievements, resilience and leadership of women.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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3/20/26
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Building Homes for Heroes, a nonprofit dedicated to providing mortgage-free homes for injured veterans, first responders and their families, is gearing up to host its second annual 5K Walk/Run at …
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By Jordan Vallone
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3/20/26
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Valley Stream resident and Queens educator Anastasia Difino released her second children’s book, “The Dare Book,” an interactive story for kids.
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By Angelina Zingariello
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3/20/26
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