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.
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2/14/13
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As school officials across the state begin the second budget season under the 2 percent tax levy cap, it’s no secret that money is tight. So when it comes time for schools to make improvements, who can foot the bill?
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By Brian Croce
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2/6/13
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Cara Spoto Endriss grew up in Island Park. It was her home until she left for college and eventually settled in Atlanta, where she works as a part-time marketing consultant. She still has family in …
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By Alex Costello
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1/10/13
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While many companies resumed normalcy after Hurricane Sandy, some businesses suffered and are still struggling. Residents are left wondering if neighborhood stores have reopened or if they will ever …
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1/4/13
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Carrying a notebook and pen, East Meadow resident Michael Gordon has spent the past month walking door-to-door to the homes of Hurricane Sandy victims, jotting down the supplies that they need. After doing so, he makes them a promise — “I guarantee the next day I will be back to bring you your stuff,” he said.
And he does.
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By David Weingrad
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12/6/12
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Hurricane Sandy really hurt the Island Park Fire Department. The lower floor of the IPFD’s headquarters was destroyed, and an engine and an ambulance along with it.
But due to the kindness of …
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By Alex Costello
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11/28/12
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Jared Benatar, 17, started volunteering with hunger-relief organization Island Harvest nearly four years ago.
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By Shannon Koehle
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10/5/12
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The East Meadow Board of Education unanimously accepted gifts from the Westbury Micro Center and the East Meadow Parent Athletics Club on behalf of East Meadow High School at a work session meeting on Sept. 13.
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By Shannon Koehle
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9/21/12
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Officials from Valley Stream Basketball, Inc. presented Mayor Ed Fare with a check for $6,500 on June 7 at Village Hall to cover expenses for the upcoming season.
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By Brian Croce
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6/13/12
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I have a friend who, when asked for a donation to charity, says, quite comfortably, “I don’t give to charity.”
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5/10/12
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