Behind a Mickey Mouse mask, 8-year-old Yusuf Saeed with a bald scalp, a likely result of his intensive chemotherapy, sat in the glare of cameras on April 18. With elation in his eyes, he played with …
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By Juan Lasso
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5/10/24
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Erica “Ricki” DiSalvo, a long-time resident of Sea Cliff, recently set out to prove that its never too late to fulfill your dreams.…
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By Will Sheeline
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3/29/24
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Long Beach is embracing the spirit of Women’s History Month with three events celebrating the accomplishments of local women and their contributions to the community.
The Kiwanis Club will …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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3/8/24
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"In the light of the moon, a little egg lay on a leaf."
That’s how the journey started for Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar, the beloved character from his acclaimed picture book …
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By Danielle Schwab
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2/21/24
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Mount Sinai South Nassau is the only hospital on the south shore of Nassau and Suffolk Counties to earn the “High Performing” rating in maternity care for the second consecutive year, according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s “Best …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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1/5/24
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The big feast is soon to arrive — and with it the spectacle and delights of the festive season ahead. Before we settle in for that Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends, step out and explore some of the holiday-themed events nearby.
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By Karen Bloom
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11/15/23
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A fresh approach to early education was announced at the Sept. 26 Board of Education meeting, unveiling Lido Elementary’s new full-day Pre-Kindergarten program.
The program, Wondergarten, …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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10/27/23
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Nearly one in every eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes. This year, according to the American Cancer Society . . .
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10/19/23
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Halloween hijinks are everywhere. Families can partake of plenty to see and do as October winds down. Among the many choices, the annual Ghostly Gala at the Long Island Children’s Museum, on Oct. 21, is a popular spot for some not-so-spooky — but still Halloween-ish — fun.
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By Karen Bloom
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10/18/23
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Heather Traynor, who grew up in Brooklyn, began spending summers in Long Beach in 1987, when her parents bought a home in the city.
Thirteen years later, Traynor was living in Queens, and visited …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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9/8/23
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