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Friends and family members said they remembered Geraghty for her passion for helping people with physical and mental disabilities. A fundraiser to raise money for a scholarship in her memory is scheduled for May 30 at Kitty O’Hara’s in Baldwin.

Fundraiser to benefit memorial scholarship for Oceanside High School alumna

In the aftermath of Kaitlin Geraghty’s death last December, the 2014 Oceanside High School graduate’s friends and family have banded together to create a scholarship fund in her name. On May 30, a fundraiser at Kitty O’Hara’s in Baldwin will raise money for the memorial scholarship, which will be awarded to a senior graduating from OHS in 2020. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 5/23/19

Robert Hendriks, right, with his commanding officer and good friend Staff Sgt. David Fuertes.

Community comes out to support a fallen hero

Christopher Tasso said when he first saw his friend Robert Hendriks’s casket at the Dover Air Force Base in Delaware he felt like he was sleepwalking. The memories of him and Hendriks growing up … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 5/16/19

Two boxes were combined to make room for the four classmates, Kelly Dauz, left, Shannon Crean, Natalie Neubert and Jade Elie, to sleep comfortably overnight.

Molloy College's Boxtown event helps homeless families at Bethany House

Despite the damp weather, several dozen Molloy College students slept outdoors in cardboard boxes on April 25 to raise awareness of homelessness. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 5/2/19

Dani Frisch Harkin runs marathons and triathlons each year with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training.

South Side High School grad running through obstacles

Numerous surgeries haven’t stopped Rockville Centre native Dani Frisch Harkin, a Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor, from running marathons around the country. Actually, running saved her life, she said. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/25/19

Members of Schleppenwolf & Co. performed at last year’s Cabaret Night at Temple Avodah. This year marked the sixth annual event.

Temple Avodah in Oceanside to host its sixth annual Cabaret Night

Temple Avodah congregants in the temple-born band Schleppenwolf & Co. will share their talents at the sixth annual Cabaret Night on April 27. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/18/19

Kiwanian Leslie McCarthy made sure younger guests finished their breakfast.

North Shore residents flip for Kiwanis pancake breakfast

The North Shore Kiwanis Club held its annual Pancake Breakfast in the high school cafeteria on April 7, inviting residents young and old to enjoy a hearty meal full of the best breakfast foods. The … more

4/11/19

The theme of the 2018 fashion show was “Back to the ‘80s.” This year, the theme is “Mardi Gras.”

Ladies Auxiliary of Oceanside to host fashion show fundraiser

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary No. 3481 will strut the runway at O’Connell Gardens on April 7 for their annual fashion show fundraiser, culminating a years’ worth of fundraising efforts for various charities. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/4/19

Residents Simone Sanchez, left, Marisa McCarthy, Christina Hunnicutt and Lisa Cashman collected raffles tickets from guests who were feeling lucky.

Sea Cliff Library throws a happening hoedown

The Friends of the Sea Cliff Library hosted a hoedown-inspired fundraiser at Still Partners on March 27, featuring music by The Rectangle. Guests were encouraged to kick up their cowboy boots, boast … more

4/4/19

The Rev. Andreas Vithoulkas, second from right, along with members of the community and parishioners, spun their wheels for meals.

Greek pride shines in wheels for meals

“I’m proud to be Greek American,” said James Xanthos, 47, parish council president of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection in Brookville. “Our Greek roots mean everything to us … more

By Maria Lane | 3/29/19

Local fashion stylist Chris Banks, in white at right, coordinated a fashion show with a group of models at the third annual Women in the Arts Awards and Recognition Party and Fundraiser at the Allegria Hotel on March 22.

Celebrating women in the arts

“As artists, as content creators, as community leaders, as role models, you have to be hungry for your dreams,” Natasha Nurse, founder of Dressing Room 8, a web-based resource that offers women … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/28/19

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