Hello Spring! Yes, it’s that time of year when Mother Nature springs into action. A season I now find myself quietly reflecting within, pondering my own inner renewal – and the importance of …
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By Donna Pisacano Brown
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3/21/24
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It’s that time of year when we celebrate all loving relationships, especially romantic love! The day when countless Valentine’s Day cards, flowers and heart-shaped gifts of love and affection are …
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By Donna Pisacano Brown
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2/9/24
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The legacy of a man whose generosity knew no bounds is setting sail in Island Park.
Three years ago, John Esposito, a longtime Island Park resident, left a request in his will for his cousin — …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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2/2/24
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Icannot tell a lie. ‘Tis the magical season when my inner child rises to the surface, taking charge of my emotions as my heart becomes fully engaged in the Christmas holiday spirit! A most festive …
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By Donna Pisacano Brown
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12/22/23
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As I contemplate the approaching Thanksgiving holiday, I find my thoughts drifting back to the formative years of my youth while being raised by my paternal grandparents who immigrated from Italy. A …
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By Donna Pisacano Brown
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12/14/23
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There was a time during my young adult life when the emotional pain I experienced was so deeply overwhelming, so deeply devastating that it left me contemplating the unimaginable, my own life. A …
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By Donna Pisacano-Brown
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10/27/23
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The word “courage” has been very much on my mind. The courage to breathe, live, love, heal and forgive. Courage to grow, to face our own personal strengths, wounds, and fears. Courage to overcome …
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By Donna Pisacano Brown
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9/29/23
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Looking for a way to honor a veteran?
Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is seeking nominations for the New York State Senate’s Veterans Hall of Fame, an online tribute to the …
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By Mark Nolan
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7/23/23
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Tyler Flach was sentenced to 25 years to life on Feb. 28 for the 2019 murder of Oceanside High School student Khaseen Morris.
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By Karina Kovac
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2/28/23
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It was a somber scene Jan. 30-31 for those who traveled across the island to see a humpback whale beached on Lido Beach.
The 41-foot male majestic giant is the ninth whale since December …
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By Karina Kovac
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2/9/23
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