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East Meadow’s Todd Weinstein, right, uses his Facebook page, “Nice Things That Happen in East Meadow,” to raise funds for various community events. The largest is his school-supplies drive, which benefits the Mary Brennan Interfaith Nutrition Network in Hempstead. At left is Dana Lopez, the INN’s director of marketing and communications.
Nothing but 'Nice Things' with East Meadow's Community Toy Drive
Todd Weinstein runs a Facebook page with one goal in mind: spreading positivity. Three years ago, the East Meadow resident founded the “Nice Things That Happen in East Meadow” Facebook group to … more
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Allyson Benowitz, of Westbury, has been collecting school supplies that she will be donating to students in need this coming school year.
Westbury mom collects school supplies for kids in need
It began with a Facebook post last September 2017 when Allyson Benowitz, of Westbury, saw a concern made public by Nicole Hock, of Salisbury, who teaches at a Queens Middle School for low income … more
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Dana Lopez, director of marketing and communications at The INN, and school supply organizer Todd Weinstein showed off donations and Stew Leonard’s ice cream tokens.
East Meadow donates school supplies to benefit Hempstead's The INN
Dozens of East Meadow residents recently took part in a back-to-school supply drive to benefit the Mary Brennan INN of Hempstead. The drive, which was mobilized by the Facebook group "Nice Things that Happen in East Meadow," supports the Interfaith Nutrition Network, a soup kitchen that helps the hungry and homeless on Long Island by providing food, shelter, long-term housing, and supportive services in a dignified and respectful manner. more
East Meadow’s Sonic Drive-In owners Nancy and Spencer Hart cut the ribbon to their third restaurant location on Monday.
East Meadow welcomes L.I.'s third Sonic Drive-In
Despite the rain and cloudy skies, local East Meadow community members and Town of Hempstead officials headed to the county’s newest Sonic Drive-In restaurant on Monday to welcome the eatery through a ceremonial ribbon cutting. more
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State should upgrade texting-and-driving laws
Twenty and 30 years ago, we worried about drunken drivers plowing their vehicles into other cars or trucks and killing innocent men, women and children. Then along came the cellphone . . . more
Let’s keep our schoolchildren safe
It’s a message we emphasize every year, because it is so important: School is almost back in session, so it’s time for drivers to slow down and use extra caution. more
Lift the restrictions on gay men donating blood
In the aftermath of the massacre in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., on June 12, Central Floridians rushed to local blood banks to help those in need. Unfortunately, many of them were turned away because of their sexual orientation. more
U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice
Ride sharing can help reduce drunken driving
When you look at data on drunken driving over the past 30-plus years, it’s clear that we’re making real progress. Drunken driving-related deaths have been cut in half since 1980, down to just under 10,000 in 2014. But it’s equally clear that bringing that number down to zero will require a lot of hard work, creative thinking and new ideas. more
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The United States Postal Service delivered more than 100,000 brown paper bags across Long Island this week to accommodate donations to the collection, which benefits Island Harvest Food Bank.
Stamp out hunger on Saturday
Community members are invited to stamp out hunger this Saturday by participating in the nation’s largest single-day food drive. The collection benefits Island Harvest Food Bank — a … more
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Olivia Schwint was happy to find a ring in one of the 1,600 plastic eggs Diane Radtke stuffed with prizes last week.
Hunting for eggs in their own backyard
Nearly 50 children crowded in front of the gate leading to Diane Radtke’s backyard on Albermarle Avenue just before 11 a.m. last Thursday. The Easter Bunny stood on the other side of the fence, … more
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