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Our communities need more doctors who look like me

I’m 26, and have lived virtually my whole life in Hempstead. I’ve seen a lot of health-related issues — low-income people of color, like me, suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and untreated mental illness. Often they haven’t been able to receive proper treatment for their conditions. I wanted to do something about it, and soon I will be able to, because I’m on my way to becoming a doctor. more

By Shakia Miller | 3/8/24

Veterans Joe McCarthy, left, Ed Casazza and Walter Paruch watching participants in the 5K Run For Heroes event last Saturday.

Baldwin Park was the place to show support for military veterans

Close to 200 people were running, jogging or simply walking at Baldwin Park on Saturday to show their support for veterans. more

By Ben Fiebert | 9/15/23

Many people at the Baldwin Cardboard Boat Race, getting ready for the race to start.

Cardboard boats make a splash at Milburn Creek

Over 25 years ago, John Cools started an event to bring together community members to participate and watch people race in cardboard boats. Today, this event is still a huge hit. more

By Ben Fiebert | 9/15/23

George Palomino from Rockville Centre, Fabian Palomino from Rockville Centre, and Lucas Zou from Williston Park participate in the 5k ‘Run for Heroes’ race.

Run for Heroes 5k race helps support community veteran organizations

Close to 200 people were running, jogging or simply walking in a show of support for local veterans organizations. more

By Ben Fiebert | 9/15/23

Photos courtesy Andre Silva The annual cardboard boat race at the Baldwin boat ramps took place last Sunday where the community came out for a day of fun, laughs and community.

Cardboard boats set sail and make a splash

Family and friends came together to race cardboard contraptions and share a laugh at the Baldwin boat ramps last Sunday. more

By Andre Silva | 9/22/22

Long Island students’ resources depend on race

A report just published by ERASE Racism explores how equitably educational resources are available across school districts on Long Island . . . more

By Elaine Gross | 6/23/22

Favorite Mo Donegal, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, won the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes before a crowd of 46,301.

Mo Donegal captures Belmont Stakes

A couple of hometown heroes in the thoroughbred horseracing industry celebrated a memorable victory Saturday after favored Mo Donegal, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, drew away down the stretch to … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/12/22

Democrats’ election perils have little to do with ‘wokeness’

In the wake of Democrats’ November election debacle, they are looking for who or what to blame. The initial targets are critical race theory, “wokeness,” and congressional progressives known as “the Squad” . . . more

By Alan Singer | 12/9/21

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