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They’re good people. They’re strong. And they’re heroes. That’s how people in New York describe volunteer firefighters, according to a survey conducted by the … more

3/29/24

Open to learning new stuff? Jump on my list.

Born with the teaching gene and not likely to recover any time soon: That is my self-diagnosis. more

3/2/23

The Caped Crusader, Josh Aryeh, and another volunteer, Bryan Salamone, make a difference one child at a time.

Hewlett's Josh Aryeh is Batman to ill kids

Every superhero has an origin story. For Spider-Man, it was the loss of his uncle Ben. For Batman, it was the loss of his parents. For Josh Aryeh, it began with his love of exotic cars. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 12/15/22

Despite battling illness, Yvonne Stokes Kelly was cheerleader for her community and neighbors.

Inwood's Yvonne Stokes Kelly dies at 71

Longtime Inwood resident and Five Towns Community Center volunteer, Yvonne Stokes Kelly, died on Nov. 17 after a battle with colon cancer. She was 71. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 12/1/22

Maintaining VA centers is the least we can do

In the waning weeks of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln realized that sooner rather than later, the tens of thousands of Union soldiers returning from the battlefield would be forced to fend for themselves. more

4/21/22

This week we pay tribute to volunteers

Several years ago, during my first day on the job as regional disaster officer for the American Red Cross in Central and South Texas, where I worked before joining the organization here in New York . . . more

By Jose Dominguez | 4/21/22

Members of the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club helped stock the Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard earlier this year.

Local Rotarians do their part during the pandemic

For more than 75 years, the Freeport-Merrick Rotary has lived by one motto: “Service above self.” And although the pandemic has hindered the club’s usual fundraising efforts, … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/21/20

Volunteer fire departments across New York state, including the Woodmere department will benefit from the newly signed legislation that will protect the Length Of Service Award Program.

Bill aiding volunteer firefighters signed into law by Cuomo

A legislation introduced by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky that protects the benefits of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel was signed into law by Gov. Cuomo. The bill was passed by … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 6/23/20

Volunteer fire departments across New York state, including the Lawrence-Cedarhurst department will benefit from the newly passed legislation that will protect the Length Of Service Award Program.

Bill aiding volunteer firefighters passed by state assembly and senate

Legislation introduced by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, that protects the benefits of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel was passed by the … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 5/28/20

A vote will be held on March 10 on the proposed sale of a Meadowmere Park Fire District truck to the Sydney River Fire Department in Nova Scotia.

Meadowmere Park Fire District lends a helping hand north of the border

The Meadowmere Park Fire District is looking to lend a helping hand to a department located north of the border and nearly 1,000 miles away. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 2/27/20

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