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Esta Lachow and Gina Interdonato have become the head elves of the Levittown School District. The community members coordinate one of the largest holiday-giving projects in the area — the Adopt-A-Family program.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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11/29/16
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The Freeport Police Department’s Adopt-A Cop program works with school children to encourage communication and deter violence, an especially appropriate goal amid the recent assassinations of …
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By Laura Schofer
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7/21/16
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The Board of Education adopted the proposed $135 million budget for the 2016-17 school year at last week’s board meeting, a 2.7 percent increase over the current spending plan, which residents will vote for or against on May 17.
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By Ben Strack
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4/14/16
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Lauren Asselta of Malverne had just started her freshman year at Hofstra University when she noticed a display table for the Adopt A Dream program at a university event. “The group had a scrapbook of some of their dreamers on their display table, and it made me really want to be part of it,” she said.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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4/13/16
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Temple Avodah celebrated its annual Mitzvah Day on April 10 by performing many good deeds for the community. There was a food drive, baking at Ronald McDonald House, children’s book reading and …
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4/13/16
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Girl scouts troop 1257 held a fundraiser on Sunday at the Stop and Shop in West Hempstead to raise money for the “Adopt the Pike” program that the troop as been involved with. The program’s …
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By Steve Smirti
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2/2/16
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For football fans everywhere, Sunday marks Super Bowl 50. But for those not so into sports, there is a purr-fect alternative. The third annual Kitten Bowl will be aired on the Hallmark Channel Sunday, Feb. 7 at noon. With participating teams such as the North Shore Animal League and Last Hope Animal Rescue, Long Islanders won’t want to miss the most furr-ocious game of the year.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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2/2/16
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The Levittown School District has become quiet adept at spreading holiday cheer. Last week, more than 150 students, staff and community members gathered in the district’s board room to put the finishing touches on the Adopt-a-Family program.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/23/15
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Life in the Steward home is anything but dull. With six children, three dogs and four birds, Michelle Kuper Steward and her husband, Phesadgra, known as “Skater,” have their hands full.
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By Adrienne Lyons
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11/25/15
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The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is again holding its Home for the Holidays pet adoption program, which began last Saturday and runs through Jan. 3. All fees are waived during this time period.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/24/15
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