The big feast is soon to arrive — and with it the spectacle and delights of the festive season ahead. Before we settle in for that Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends, step out and explore some of the holiday-themed events nearby.
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By Karen Bloom
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11/15/23
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Nearly one in every eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes. This year, according to the American Cancer Society . . .
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10/19/23
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Halloween hijinks are everywhere. Families can partake of plenty to see and do as October winds down. Among the many choices, the annual Ghostly Gala at the Long Island Children’s Museum, on Oct. 21, is a popular spot for some not-so-spooky — but still Halloween-ish — fun.
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By Karen Bloom
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10/18/23
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Community members are rejoicing after completion of a three-month-long renovation of the children’s room at West Hempstead Public Library.
Regina Mascia, director of the library, said she …
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By Ben Fiebert
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4/30/23
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Sara DeGennaro started dancing when she was 3. She’s been a lover of literature for almost as long. Now she’s also a published author.
When DeGennaro was 7, her mother gave her a copy …
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By Mark Nolan
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4/30/23
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Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany.
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STAFF REPORT
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4/1/23
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School lunches have often been a source of contention, from students wanting better food to parents concerned about the quality of meals.
Now, a group of fifth graders in Malverne are hoping to …
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By Mark Nolan
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3/12/23
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Born with the teaching gene and not likely to recover any time soon: That is my self-diagnosis.
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3/2/23
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T
hey were large mechanical carousels, populated by gorgeous wood-carved representations of horses with strong and aggressive manes, open mouths and batwing saddles.
They were named after the …
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By Karina Kovac
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8/25/22
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America has had many political dynasties over the past 75 years, but none can compare to the Kennedy family and the dominant role it has played in our nation’s recent history.
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2/24/22
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