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Masjid Hamza recently opened a food pantry in partnership with the Islamic Circle of North America. Shumaila Noor, far left, Ruhee Kapadia and Noshi Ahmed helped make it possible.

Masjid Hamza opens first-of-its-kind food pantry

One man, an Uber driver from a community near Valley Stream, was in a car accident and lost his job, which left him wondering how he would find money to feed his children. Another, a woman from … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 9/24/20

Susan Hutchins was among seven readers to recite the names of Nassau’s 348 9/11 victims at the county cderemony. Hutchins’s son Kevin Colbert, 25, of West Hempstead, died in the World Trade Center attacks.

Nassau County hosts socially distant 9/11 ceremony

In a nearly 40-minute, socially distant ceremony last Friday morning, elected and appointed Nassau officials and families of local 9/11 victims paused to remember the 348 county residents who died in … more

By Scott Brinton | 9/14/20

More than 100 Christians prayed that students and staff at Memorial Junior High School in Valley Stream remain safe from the coronavirus pandemic when schools reopen in September.

Praying for a safe school year in Elmont, Valley Stream

Drivers honked at more than 100 Christians as they marched from Elmont to Valley Stream on Saturday, praying for a safe return to school along the way. The march was led by Pastor Sunny Philip, of … more

By Melissa Koenig | 8/18/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, center, with members of the new "shark patrol."

Town of Hempstead introduces “Shark Patrol” after several shark sightings at beaches

After multiple shark sighting on the south shore, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin unveiled a new “Jet Ski” personal watercraft and deployed a team of lifeguards on a Bay Constable boat to … more

7/31/20

Camp Anchor has had two positive cases of Covid-19 as of Friday.

Two Covid cases confirmed at Camp Anchor

The Town of Hempstead Friday confirmed that two cases of coronavirus have been discovered at Camp Anchor in Lido Beach, a facility that provides activities for developmentally-disabled adults. A … more

By James Bernstein | 7/31/20

Roughly two dozen protestors marched through Valley Stream on July 24 in support of Jennifer McLeggan, whose claims of racial harassement by her white neighbors sparked a viral movement.

Two dozen attend Friday BLM protest

Roughly two dozen protestors met at the Valley Stream train station Friday evening before heading to the home of Jennifer McLeggan, a local black woman who says she has suffered racial harassement by … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 7/30/20

Moms Who Care kicked off a five-week mother-daughter book club in Lakeview on July 18.

Black educators promote literacy through five-week book club

When the coronavirus lockdown went into effect in March, Moms Who Care, a Nassau County nonprofit, sought to find new ways to carry out its mission, to promote and empower minority communities in … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/30/20

Malverne American Legion Post 44 volunteer Peter Mura, 16, donated food items to first responders at the Javits Center at the height of the pandemic.

Malverne American Legion volunteer supports first responders through service project

When Malverne American Legion Post 44 volunteer Peter Mura, 16, found out in March that he had been selected as the post’s delegate to the annual American Legion Boys State summer program, he … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/30/20

The Long Island Breakfast Club and the Tranquility Spa in Franklin Square donated free salt treatments to essential workers at Northwell Health.

Long Island Breakfast Club helps to aid essential workers

Long Island Breakfast Club recently partnered with 200 essential workers at Northwell Health in Valley Stream to support them for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. The Breakfast Club … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/24/20

The Mary Brennan INN, In Hempstead, will hold a contactless food drive on Aug. 1.

Mary Brennan Inn in Hempstead to hold contactless food drive

The Mary Brennan Inn soup kitchen, at 100 Madison Ave. in Hempstead, will hold a contactless food drive from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 1. Donors will place their donations on a table at … more

7/22/20

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