Two local girls are making a difference in a big way –– one lemonade stand at a time.
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David Weingrad
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11/16/10
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The Malverne Teachers’ Association, Honor Society and Community Service and Art clubs held their second annual fund-raising walk at the Malverne High School track in honor of the American …
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11/3/10
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If you’ve walked or driven around Baldwin recently and been shocked by the sight of a bright pink taxicab, don’t worry: It’s all for a good cause. The Dawson Taxi Company, based in Baldwin since 1924, has painted one of its cabs pink this month to promote awareness of breast cancer and raise money to fight it.
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Chris Connolly
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10/13/10
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State of the art.
Dr. Victor Scarmatta couldn’t help but smile as he said those four words to an audience gathered at the Nassau University Medical Center last week. He was describing …
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Mike Caputo
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10/13/10
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Last weekend, the Beatles invaded Oceanside.
Well, it was really just a Beatles cover-band, Strawberry Fields, but none of the hundreds of people in attendance could really tell the …
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Alex Costello
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10/6/10
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More than 130 people turned out for the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce’s awards gala last week to honor the South Nassau Communities Hospital Cancer Center and chamber board member Barbara DeGrace.
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Andrew Hackmack
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10/6/10
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On Aug. 15, the Lung Cancer Research Foundation hosted its 5th Annual Strides for Life 3-mile fun run/walk around Lake Agawam in Southampton. A record 1,100 people turned out to enjoy the gorgeous weather, bond with friends and family and raise funds for critical lung cancer research. Rockville Centre resident Joe Buckheit and fellow lung cancer survivor Joey Smith cut the ribbon to start the race with the event’s mistress of ceremonies and "Good Day NY" host Rosanna Scotto, who was busy cheering on the crowd.
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9/1/10
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A leather and fur jacket, karate school sessions and a New York Jets football autographed by the entire team are among the many items being offered at the upcoming Bernard Klein Charity Fund Twilight Dinner and Chinese Auction.
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Carolyn Rushefsky
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9/1/10
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Many Lynbrook community members woke up early on Aug. 14 with the roosters to attend a swimming event hosted by Swim Across America, where people were “making waves to fight cancer.” Swimmers donated their time, energy and effort for a life-saving cause.
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Clarissa Hamlin
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8/25/10
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Former Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon, a resident of Rockville Centre, died at home early Sunday morning after a long battle with lymphoma. He was 76.
During his more than 30 …
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Judy Rattner
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8/16/10
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