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Good for CVS! The mega drugstore chain, with retail outlets on every corner, is requiring employees to disclose their weight to the company’s insurance carrier or pay a $600-a-year penalty. more

4/4/13

Legislator Denenberg, Merrick Fire Department to host blood drive

Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, of Merrick, the Merrick Fire Department and New York Blood Center will sponsor a blood drive from 4 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Merrick fire station, at 2300 Merrick Ave. Donors, who must have a valid ID, weigh at least 110 pounds, be between 16 and 76 years old and not have gotten a tattoo in the last year, will receive two free tickets to a New York Mets game. more

2/26/13

New York Blood Center asking for donors

The New York Blood Center is urgently asking donors to roll up their sleeves on this Valentine’s Day to replenish its community blood supply. more

2/14/13

The Long Island Ballet Theatre performs a child-friendly version of "The Nutcracker" at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street this weekend.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Across Time & Place: Treasures from the Permanent CollectionThis rotating exhibition highlights a broad range of works by 19th and 20th century American and European … more

11/21/12

“Broadway’S Finest,” a locally produced action-comedy from Long Beach director Stephen Marro, is the opening night feature at this year’s Long Island International Film Expo. It stars (from left) Nick Cornish, Adam Storke and John Lavelle.

Coming attractions: The Long Island International Film Expo

It’s red carpet time once again in Bellmore. The 15th installment of the Long Island International Film Expo arrives there next week. Leave those 3D summer blockbusters to the kids and check out the latest output from an international group of filmmakers, July 12-19. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/4/12

Zak Lissade, 18, who will study physical therapy at Nassau Community College next year, was all smiles when he gave blood at Mepham High School last week.

Mepham gives back by giving blood

Mepham High School senior Kyle Wechsler skipped class last Wednesday morning. No, he hadn’t forgotten to study for a big test. Wechsler, 18, went to give blood in the school gymnasium. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/23/12

The Red Cross: across the street, across the country, across the world

In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene last August, the Red Cross provided shelter for some 5,000 displaced Long Islanders. more

3/8/12

Donate blood, save a life

Two seconds. That’s about how often a person in the United States needs a blood transfusion. But what if there wasn’t any blood left? This is the problem faced by the American … more

By Sean Harmon | 3/7/12

Still wanted: your donations

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

1/12/12

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, from left, with a donor at a blood drive she held at her office earlier this year, is urging Long Islanders to give blood to help offset a supply shortage due to Hurricane Irene.

Irene causes blood shortage

As local officials work to restore electricity and assess property damage from Hurricane Irene, another critical problem has also resulted from the storm: a dangerous shortage of blood supplies in local banks. more

9/1/11

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