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Boy Scout Chris Egan organized a local toy drive.

Chris Egan, a Boy Scout in Troop 362 in East Meadow, recently organized a toy drive for The Inn in Hempstead. more

12/15/11

A “No parking” sign on Birch is part of an older restriction near Valley Stream North High School.

“Instead of deterring students from driving to school, students park even further from the school,” said Sam Catalano, a senior at Valley Stream North High School, in reference to the Town of Hempstead’s recent decision to restrict parking on some neighboring streets around the school. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 12/15/11

Hofstra conference takes on dangerous driving

For decades, public health officials have hammered home a message –– smoking kills. They have done so in splashy advertising campaigns and in the halls of government. Any number of laws and … more

By Scott Brinton, Alex Costello and Jackie Nash | 12/14/11

Saul Lerner, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s director of health, athletics and driver’s education, served as a keynote speaker at a Long Island Youth Safety Coalition conference, “Drunk, Drugged, Drowsy and Distracted: Using School and Community to Create Comprehensive Solutions to Dangerous Driving.” He was joined here recently by Wendy Tepfer, executive director of the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center.

Hofstra conference takes on dangerous driving

For decades, public health officials have hammered home a message –– smoking kills. They have done so in splashy advertising campaigns and in the halls of government. Any number of laws and ordinances prohibiting smoking in public venues have been passed as a result. These efforts, officials say, have paid dividends. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 12/6/11

Potter's Pub to host toy drive as a tribute to Frank Murphy, a loyal customer and friend.

Potter’s Pub to host Frank Murphy Toy Drive

Potter’s Pub will host the 3rd Annual Frank Murphy Toy Drive this Sunday, Dec. 4. more

By Shannon Koehle | 12/2/11

Eddie O’Shay and Fatima Moien load up supplies for food baskets at the William L. Buck School.

Getting in the holiday spirit in Valley Stream

There is something going around Valley Stream that is spreading fast — generosity. Local schools, businesses and organizations are spreading holiday cheer this season. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 12/1/11

Members of the Rockville Centre IOOF donated turkeys, accepted by Parks and Recreation Superintendent Tony Brunetta, center, for the Recreation Center's food drive.

Rockville Centre IOOF has a long tradition of giving

Rockville Centre Lodge 279 of The Independent Order of Odd Fellows donated turkeys to the Recreation Center’s food drive for distribution to local organizations and families more

11/30/11

Hewitt's student council contributed to a local food drive.

Hewitt Elementary students participate in food drive

Members of Hewitt Elementary School’s Student Council enthusiastically participated in an annual Thanksgiving food drive organized by the St. Agnes Parish Outreach ministry. more

11/30/11

Bringing the holidays to a town in need

Caleb Harbeck, a 16-year-old Oceanside High School junior, spent Veterans Day upstate in Prattsville. The area, south of Schenectady, was hit hard when Tropical Storm Irene caused extensive … more

Alex Costello | 11/30/11

Jason Denobrega, 23, and Jacob Bloom, 21, were arrested in Merrick on Sunday afternoon after allegedly committing several traffic violations. Police say they drove as fast as 140 mph while attempting to elude police.

Two nabbed in reckless driving case

A Glen Cove man was arrested in Merrick on Sunday and charged with violating several traffic laws, including driving as fast as 140 mph on the Meadowbrook State Parkway during a police chase. more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 11/21/11