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.
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1/6/22
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It is an understatement to say that the coronavirus pandemic has had profoundly negative impacts on the health and well-being of Americans, as well as the job market, personal finances and the economy.
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By Donald Clavin
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7/10/20
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The Island Harvest food pantry at Ark of Salvation Worship Center in Oceanside is continuing to operate and serving more people than usual, said Rev. Carlos D. Acosta, the church’s pastor.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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4/14/20
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Oceanside High School junior Cory Nichols was honored at a Youth Leadership Event at the VFW in Lynbrook last month for his continued help in fighting hunger on Long Island.
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By Ben Strack
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5/4/17
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Young Cory Nichols is at it again, raising money to feed the hungry. The teenager says he had no idea there were hungry people on Long Island, until he two years ago he found out about the Oceanside …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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9/23/15
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Since April is National Volunteer Month, let’s consider what volunteering really is: a vital part of every community . . .
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4/16/15
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Imagine being a recent immigrant without access to much, a senior citizen on a fixed income forced to count every penny or anyone who has recently endured a major trauma. These are the people who rely on others for help at food pantries across Nassau County.
Nassau is the 13th wealthiest...
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By Nathan Weiser
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1/2/15
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No community would be what it is without volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month . . .
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4/10/14
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The recent vote by Congress to cut $40 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — the food stamp program known as SNAP — over the next 10 years is alarming.
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10/10/13
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Every community needs police officers, teachers, sanitation workers and elected leaders. But every community also needs volunteers, the people whose contributions mean so much yet so often go unnoticed.
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4/25/13
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