Long Beach shamrock 'n rolled Saturday at the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 17’s 34th annual Irish Heritage parade and festival.
The festival began at 10 a.m., with the parade …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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10/13/23
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Veterans are at a 57 percent higher risk of suicide than Americans who haven’t served in the armed forces, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In each of the past 20 years, …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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9/15/23
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The sky will be aglow for the annual spectacle that marks our Independence Day, always a rousing celebration. While the main event is Tuesday, of course, the county-wide festivities begin Saturday, with plenty of local fireworks to enjoy.
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By Karen Bloom
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6/28/23
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It’s easy to admit watching “The Roosevelts,” “Band of Brothers” or “The Dust Bowl,” all high-minded documentaries featured on PBS. It has felt so satisfying to drop into conversation . . .
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12/16/21
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On Oct. 9, Soul Joy Wellness held their third 5k Run Walk Praise at Baldwin Park. Joy Williams, the Founder and CEO of Soul Joy Wellness, partnered with the Theta Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa …
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Karina Kovac
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10/15/21
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Frank Siller can recall sitting at a kitchen table with his siblings and other family members on Sept. 11, 2001, glued to the television as they collectively realized that Frank’s younger brother, Stephen, wasn’t going to return from the World Trade Center.
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By Mike Smollins
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8/12/21
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We’re steadily getting there — herd immunity, when a minimum of 60 to 70 percent of Americans will be vaccinated against Covid-19. As of press time this week . . .
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5/6/21
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The Hangout One Happy Place will be walking for autism awareness this Saturday, April 17.
Hangout One Happy Place, a nonprofit organization based in Baldwin, serves as a safe space for …
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4/16/21
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I have seen my share of heart-stopping headlines. In The New York Times, I read “MEN WALK ON MOON,” “NIXON RESIGNS,” “U.S. ATTACKED” . . .
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1/14/21
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‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the streets, Merrick residents hustled and bustled to meet. On nearly 30 lawns throughout the neighborhood, specially themed trees adorned with …
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By Alyssa Seidman
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12/28/20
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