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In the Dec. 2-8 issue, I invited readers to say how they were getting through the coronavirus pandemic so far, noting that all eyes were on the Omicron variant, and that our stories would surely evolve. Thank you so much for sharing these snippets of your lives. more
It is an understatement to say that the coronavirus pandemic has had profoundly negative impacts on the health and well-being of Americans, as well as the job market, personal finances and the economy. more
For most people, Thanksgiving is a time for families to reconnect and bond over heaping plates of turkey and sides. For over a quarter-million Long Islanders, however, Thanksgiving is just another … more
Since April is National Volunteer Month, let’s consider what volunteering really is: a vital part of every community . . . more
Imagine being a recent immigrant without access to much, a senior citizen on a fixed income forced to count every penny or anyone who has recently endured a major trauma. These are the people who rely on others for help at food pantries across Nassau County. Nassau is the 13th wealthiest... more
Imagine being a recent immigrant without access to much, a senior citizen on a fixed income forced to count every penny, a homeless person struggling to survive on the street or anyone who has … more
No community would be what it is without volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month . . . more
The recent vote by Congress to cut $40 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — the food stamp program known as SNAP — over the next 10 years is alarming. more
Every community needs police officers, teachers, sanitation workers and elected leaders. But every community also needs volunteers, the people whose contributions mean so much yet so often go unnoticed. more
The holiday season is a time for generosity, when many people give to local charities. But when the calendar rolls over to the new year and the decorations come down, the spirit of generosity often fades. more
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