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The first job I ever loved
I can still picture the last day of my fourth and final summer as a Fresh Air Fund counselor at Camp Hayden Marks, on the 2,000-acre Sharpe Reservation in upstate Fishkill, 28 years ago. The campers . . . more
Memories of Mexico lead to a career in journalism
As I scroll back through my childhood remembrances, Mexico comes to me in clips and phrases, a staccato succession of wonder and horror — but mostly wonder. more
Joseph Lentini’s original Camp ANCHOR staff from more than 40 years ago gathered at an event last summer. From left were Jeff Smith, Cindy Guiles, Sandy Braun, Lentini and Judy Cliszis.
Camp ANCHOR visionary retires
When Joseph Lentini was hired as coordinator of Camp ANCHOR in Lido Beach in 1970, the Town of Hempstead’s recreation program for children and adults with special needs, it had 80 campers and a few paid staff and volunteers. more
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Trump may be the gift that keeps on giving
Since November’s election, it hasn’t been easy to be a Democrat. Most of us assumed that Hillary Clinton would win in a walk, and the media . . . more
Meet Mets star David Wright
Mets third baseman David Wright was holding an impromptu news conference amid a crush of reporters around noon on Monday when the 5- to 7-year-old campers started to cheer his name repeatedly, followed by three thunderous claps. more
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Give your child a great baseball experience
Valbrook Baseball Camp is designed for aspiring baseball players from ages 5 through 14 who are looking to improve their skills, learn more about the game and . . . more
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Professional big-wave surfer Will Skudin, left, with photographer and Unsound co-owner Mike Nelson.
Big turnout for Unsound's surf art show
Unsound surf shop held its 7th annual surf art show and auction on June 11, which featured live music by the Shipwrecks. Each year, the event features some of the best artists and photographers … more
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The traditional ribbon-cutting included, from left, Omar Jorge of Compare Foods, his sister, Nathalie, mother, Ursula, in green, his brother Franky Jorge, manager of the new Gala Fresh Farms, holding the scissors with his wife Jamie behind him, Dean Janeway of Key Foods and his colleague, John Durante, behind him, and Jenny Jorge, sister of Franky and Omar, and Joseph Ponte of Island Park. Other well-wishers in the crowd included Msgr. Steven Camp of St. Christopher’s Church, Baldwin, the Rev. Fernanado Echeverri of Holy Name of Mary Church, Valley Stream, and Nassau County Legislator Laura Curran.
A Gala grand opening
Praise and excitement marked the grand opening of the new Gala Fresh Farms supermarket this weekend, with customers, business and community leaders, politicians, and even Santa Claus, turning out to … more
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James Whelan with his wife and daughter at last year’s event.
Third annual Stoked Fest to be held at Jetty
The third annual Stoked Fest is set for Oct. 24 at Jetty Bar & Grill, 832 W. Beech St. The film festival is geared toward families and kids and is part of the continued revitalization of Long Beach … more
Photos by Kristie Arden/Herald The beach was packed for this year’s Michelle O’Neill volleyball tournament despite the threat of rain.
A banner year for the Michelle O'Neill tourney
Though thunderclouds hovered overhead for most of the day, thousands crowded the Laurelton Boulevard beach last Saturday for the 19th annual Michelle O’Neill Volleyball Tournament — a benefit … more
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