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Hempstead animal shelter activists speak up
A pair of animal rights activists, who have long called for reforms at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh, spoke up at a recent board meeting with concerns about the future of the facility. more
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At a Press conference on Sept. 16 promoting pet adoptions, Mike Timka, owner of Fun Stuff Toys in Seaford, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray and Animal Shelter Director Mike Pastore showed off Bill Blasso who is up for adoption.
Town of Hempstead pushes pet adoptions
Pictures of pets in need of a good home are coming to a store near you. The Town of Hempstead has launched a new initiative, “Downtown Dogs (and Cats),” to increase adoptions at its animal shelter in Wantagh. more
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The Mid-Tide Splash group spent a morning exploring the Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center at Jones Beach on Aug. 10.
A hidden gem at Jones Beach
The Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center at Jones Beach State Park serves as an educational environment for Long Island residents and a wildlife conservation area for animals. more
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A safer place to own pets
The Nassau County Legislature approved legislation last week to prevent residents found guilty of animal cruelty from becoming repeat pet owners. more
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Jessica Feuerstein, 19, was locked and loaded.
Anime fest draws thousands
More than 5,000 people filtered into the East Meadow Public Library last weekend to participate in the building’s annual anime festival, coined EMCon. more
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This month, thank a volunteer — and become one
No community would be what it is without volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month . . . more
Annabelle, Jacqueline, Madeleine and Alaina were happy to be able to visit Genevieve and Juliet at the emergency shelter at Mitchel Field.
Pets: Helpless victims of Hurricane Sandy
Long Beach resident and cat owner Randy Lerner was an eyewitness as Hurricane Sandy hit the shore of Long Island. “I live across the street from the ocean,” he said, “and I watched the … more
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Foster pet parents will be matched and places with animals who need temporary homes due to Hurricane Sandy.
Can you foster a homeless pet?
North Shore Animal League America, in conjunction with the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management, has announced an Emergency Foster Care Referral Program for pets who have fallen victim to … more
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Visiting East rockaway with its mobile unit and pet food, courtesy of Purina PetCare, were, from back row left, Manager of Pet Behavior/Rescue and East Rockaway resident Mike Malloy, NSALA volunteers Marion and Ben Savio, John Gilday, NSALA adoption services, Carlos Correira, a Mercy First student; In front, from left, were NSALA’s Elizabeth Weaver, Mutt-i-gree Outreach Manager Jayne Vitale, Rescue Associate Jen Lewis, and Director of Corporate and National Shelter Outreach Byron Logan.
Pets need post-Sandy help, too
Grateful residents — and their pets — welcomed North Shore Animal League America to East Rockaway on Nov. 15 when members of the no-kill shelter came to hand out pet food for those residents … more
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Rachel Strada, left, looked at a grasshopper with Jude Schanzer at the Hempstead Plains.
A break from urban living
There is a grassy plot of land that easily goes unnoticed. It’s home to endangered plants and rapidly vanishing birds, butterflies and insects. This space is the Hempstead Plains and sits just … more
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