Community offers support to East Meadow’s American Legion
A packed house attended the annual fundraiser for American Legion Post 1082 in East Meadow on Sept. 15, drawing crowds of community members and organizations that came out to support the post, and its many ventures that it participates in throughout the year.
Nassau Hall of Fame honors for East Meadow’s Rich Ohrnberger
Rich Ohrnberger enjoyed a legendary high school football career at East Meadow before graduating in 2004 and went on to star at Penn State University and play five seasons in the NFL as an offensive lineman.
East Meadow Schools: Clarke High School senior earns top award
The East Meadow School District announced last week that W.T. Clarke High School senior Ava Giannitelli was selected as a merit award winner for the Long Island Scholar-Artist Award.
In Eisenhower Park, taking steps for Alzheimer’s awareness
Community members in Nassau County laced up their walking shoes last weekend to join the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America for its annual Alzheimer’s Walk in the Park, held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon in Eisenhower Park.
League of Women Voters hosts Electoral College discussion at Levittown library
The League of Women Voters of East Nassau hosted a presentation at the Levittown Public Library on Sept. 18 to educate voters about the Electoral College and its role in selecting presidents.
East Meadow junior firefighter had ‘unforgettable’ time in Germany
Gabriella Koch, a junior firefighter in the East Meadow Fire Department, recently traveled to Germany with 30 other juniors from fire departments across Nassau County — where they learned about German firefighting and culture.
Island Harvest plays a big role in hunger relief in Nassau County
Randi Shubin Dresner, the president and chief executive officer of Island Harvest Food Bank, joined Nassau County officials last week to promote Hunger Action Month — and suggested ways that residents can give back to those facing food insecurity.
Cigars and spirt at East Meadow Fire Department's annual smokeout
The East Meadow Fire Department’s Engine Company No. 2 recently held its 3rd Annual Cigar Smokeout, drawing crowds of community members — and of course firefighters — who came out for a good time.
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The best of times, the worst of times for women
The New York Times ran a story last week, “The Power (and Relief) of a Smaller Bosom,” reporting that the number of women seeking breast-reduction surgery has increased, especially among those under 30. Why are more and more young girls choosing surgery?
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America’s support of Israel is vital — now more than ever
Last Oct. 7, Israel was plunged into a crisis that has demanded both our attention and our action. As a rabbi and a proud Zionist, I’ve traveled to Israel twice since that tragic day — once to volunteer, and once to witness the devastation firsthand.