New York Blood Center is partnering with the New York Islanders to recruit blood donors and increase blood donations in the New York region.
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By Nicole Wagner
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1/26/24
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Giving Back to Community Corporation, an Elmont-based nonprofit, raised more than $33,000 in 2023, with residents’ help, to aid the hungry on both a local and international scale. The organization held raffles and hosted a gala and a 5K run, and all of its work was made possible by community support.
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By Nicole Wagner
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1/11/24
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For the Conte family, of Massapequa, like so many others, the holidays are a time to gather, share their love for one another, and reflect on all there is to be thankful for. And, like so many others, the Contes are reminded at this time of year of family members who once filled the room with their vibrant energy but who are no longer around.
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By Nicole Wagner
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12/8/23
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UBS Arena and the Islanders Children’s Foundation helped pass out 200 meals to families in need in the Elmont community and surrounding communities on Nov. 20.
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By Nicole Wagner
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12/1/23
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Giving Back to Community Corporation hosted its second annual Thanksgiving food drive at 31 E. Merrick Road in Valley Stream on Nov. 18.
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By Nicole Wagner
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11/24/23
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In the spirit of giving and sharing thanks with loved ones, nonprofit groups in Elmont hope to lend a helping hand this holiday season by eliminating the stress of families hoping to buy a meal.
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By Nicole Wagner
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11/17/23
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Really, the world outside is conspiring to corrupt us. The mindless chatter is deafening, the distractions are pervasive . . .
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9/7/23
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Chris Dand, a 25-year member of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department, is in need of a bone marrow transplant for his fight against a rare and aggressive cancer.
In a partnership with Be …
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By Ana Borruto
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6/25/23
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In “Hamlet,” Polonius said to Laertes, “Neither a borrower nor a lender be . . ."
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5/18/23
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