In his 17 years as a member of Young Israel of Woodmere, the largest Orthodox Jewish synagogue on Long Island’s South Shore, collecting money for a fire truck has been the shul’s most unique fundraising effort, President Yehuda Poupko says.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/7/16
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More than 240 people attended Woodmere-based Community Chest South Shore’s annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising dinner at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club on Nov. 3 in Lawrence, where Carol and John Harrison and Susan and Michael Kerr were honored for their service.
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11/16/16
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It’s nearly time to pass the potatoes, cook the big bird and celebrate Thanksgiving. It's a holiday that suggests helping others and supporting charities, similar to how the Native Americans helped the Pilgrims through their first year of establishing a colony.
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By Diana Colapietro
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11/16/16
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Before we settle in for that Thanksgiving gathering, and the hectic pace of the season, step out and explore some of the many holiday-themed events nearby.
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By Karen Bloom
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11/9/16
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The following provides a list of results in all major South Shore races covered in 2016 by Herald Community Newspapers. Results are organized by community. …
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11/9/16
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In the 25 years since the Masjid Hamza Islamic Center of the South Shore started, the North Valley Stream mosque has provided a place around which a diverse community planted roots. For many of its parishioners, America, it seems, is better suited for the practice of their faith’s ideals than the Muslim countries where they were born.
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By Micah Danney
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11/4/16
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New York American Water announced that it will be flushing the water distribution system in its coverage area this fall.
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By Diana Colapietro
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9/21/16
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Having a fair time in Cedarhurst Park
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There were new rides such as the Scooter (bumper cars) and the Dragon Wheel (roller coaster), and on Saturday and Sunday there were many choices for food from Italian zepploes to fried clams, …
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9/19/16
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Running to help those in need
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After postponing its annual 5K Run/Family Walk due to Tropical Storm Hermine on Labor Day weekend, Community Chest South Shore’s event attracted 130 runners for the main competition in Atlantic Beach on Sept. 11.
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9/15/16
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Recently renamed Community Chest South Shore, (formerly Five Towns Community Chest), holds its 32nd annual fair at Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park.
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9/9/16
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