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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
Born with the teaching gene and not likely to recover any time soon: That is my self-diagnosis. more
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
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
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
Are you among the recently (or not so recently) retired? People who have spent years in their various professions often look forward with anticipation to lazy mornings, casual clothing and lunch with … more
Driving past the Hempstead Train Station on Sunday, you’d expect to see a few cars in the parking lot and maybe a couple of people waiting for a train. As shocking as it may be, your assumption is … more
A great deal of recent news coverage has focused on some very big lottery jackpots… and the dreams and wishes of the millions who bought a ticket. What would they do if they hit the big … more
In honor of their 10th anniversary, the Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association unveiled a new monument dedicated to the region’s youngest volunteers in Eisenhower Park on May 15. A … more
March is the month we recognize the American Red Cross for all it does, as we have since President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed it so in 1943: “I request that during that month . . . more
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