New York saw a spike in hate crimes directed at the Jewish community toward the end of 2019 — during Hanukkah, of all times. It was particularly disturbing . . .
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1/2/20
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Hunger is found everywhere, even here on Long Island. The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity for households as those that are “uncertain of having, or unable to acquire enough food to meet the needs of all their members.”
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11/29/19
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What are a few punches worth? For Elmonter Bert “The Collector” Lurch and Lynbrook resident Adam “The Hard Drive” Schwam, it turns out, quite a bit if it means giving to …
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By Peter Belfiore
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11/22/19
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We don’t have to look far to find outstanding examples of multifamily design. Some of the most well-known and striking architecture in the metropolitan area . . .
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By Christopher Capece
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11/22/19
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Lynbrook resident Adam “The Hard Drive” Schwam and Elmonter Bert “The Collector” Lurch are set to face off in the ring for a charity boxing match at the Hilton Long Island in Melville, with proceeds going to the Long Island Community Chest among other local charities., on Nov. 25.
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By Peter Belfiore
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11/21/19
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Performances/On Stage
Fefu and her FriendsMaria Irena Fornes’ feminist classic about a group of women in 1935 New England convening for a meeting that turns into a freestyle …
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11/15/19
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Performances/On Stage
The Addams FamilyA musical comedy based on the macabre Addams Family characters, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 10, 3 p.m. Merrick Theatre & Center …
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11/8/19
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The greatest long-term threat to Nassau County may not be property taxes. It’s likely the climate crisis. That’s why we were surprised that the county hasn’t signed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Pledge.
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11/8/19
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The signs are up. The refurbished ambulances are in. The 90-year-old medical institution known as South Nassau Communities Hospital is now Mount Sinai South Nassau.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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10/3/19
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We all know that America has a serious gun violence problem. While mass shootings have become chillingly common, I believe we are on the verge of a seismic shift in how we respond to them.
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By Laura Curran
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9/27/19
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