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The third, but not final, little library is somewhere near the old Shubert Elementary School--walk around the area and make a game out of finding it.

Baldwin gets a literacy boosting makeover, as Little Free Libraries appear around town in various semi-hidden locations. With three currently installed and one on the way, Elissa Kirchner, the … more

Karina Kovac | 12/2/21

Juliette Castronovo, 7, got the first dose of the Covid vaccine on Monday.

Most Glen Cove parents — and their kids — welcome children’s vaccine

Many parents in Glen Cove are breathing a sigh of relief, because their children are now able to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. The Pfizer-BioNTech shot was authorized for children ages 5 to 11 by the Food and Drug administration on Oct. 29, and cleared by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Nov. 2. more

By Jill Nossa | 11/12/21

Tina Rossetti and Island Park Mayor Mike McGinty celebrated the return of the fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

St. Jude fundraiser returns to Island Park

Over 200 residents retuned to the Bridgeview Yacht Club for the 10th annual fundraiser to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Sunday night. Island Park resident Tina Rossetti returned to host the event after last year’s iteration was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 10/28/21

Theissen will continue to collect backpacks and school supplies for needy children across Long Island.

Wantagh’s Back to School drive helps students in need

The 24th annual Back to School drive hosted by the John Theissen Children’s Foundation in Wantagh started last week and will run through Sunday, September 12. Every year with community … more

By Mallory Wilson | 8/19/21

Attendees gathered around the amphitheater for the Children’s Memorial Garden reopening ceremony on June 27 at the Holocaust Museum and Tolerance Center.

Children’s Memorial Garden reopens in Glen Cove

At a ceremony on June 27, the Children’s Memorial Garden at Glen Cove’s Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center celebrated its reopening. Under a bright sun in sweltering heat, several dozen people gathered around the amphitheater of the garden, where more than 20 years of renovations have been completed. more

By Jill Nossa | 7/8/21

Myles Hollingsworth, 16, of Freeport, was vaccinated on May 13 at the Nassau Community College vaccination site for adolescents.

At virtual panel, doctors answer parents’ questions about Covid

After the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration earlier this month approved Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages 12 to 15, Dr. Shetal Shah, president of New York Chapter 2 of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said pediatricians were inundated by parents’ questions. more

By Jennifer Corr | 6/4/21

Experts weigh in on vaccine and children

To help answer some questions, and to alleviate anxiety parents may have about vaccinating their children, Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker and State Senators Kevin Thomas, Jim Gaughran and Anna Kaplan partnered with the American Academy of Pediatrics to host a virtual panel on May 26, at which parents could ask pediatricians questions. more

By Jennifer Corr | 6/3/21

Jacqueline Lopez, head of children services at the Seaford Public Library, left, librarian Sabrina Boglioli and part-time librarian trainee Sophia Brandt were on hand to help young readers and their families with the library’s many Children’s Book Week activities.

Seaford Public Library inspires children to read

The Seaford Public Library’s children’s room was busy with young readers and families coming and going on May 4 for the library’s Children’s Book Week. more

By Jennifer Corr | 5/13/21

New York has legalized marijuana. What now?

Now that state lawmakers in Albany have legalized recreational marijuana, it’s time to ensure that public safety, public health and quality-of-life concerns are addressed as part of the rollout process. more

By Jeffrey Reynolds | 4/8/21

The Power of Play: How to Make the Most of Your Children’s Playtime

You may have heard that “play is the work of children” (famously touted by one of the first child development experts, Jean Piaget). Not only do we trust our kids to have fun while … more

Mightier | 2/17/21

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