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The Greek playwright Euripides and the Dutch philosopher Erasmus had a shared philosophy, and it’s one all of us are familiar with: money talks. Especially in politics. more

6/22/23

Ayden Paredes, 4, of Glen Cove, is seeking a match for a bone marrow transplant. A drive is scheduled for Aug. 9, at St. Patrick’s Church in Glen Cove.

Glen Cove boy seeks bone marrow donors

Last fall, Ayden Paredes was a typical 4-year-old: always ready to play ball in the park, and excited to start preschool. For most of this year, though, he has been battling leukemia. Now the Glen Cove boy is in need of a blood stem cell/bone marrow transplant to save his life. more

By Jill Nossa | 8/5/21

Merrick residents Tara Notrica, above right, and her daughter, Samantha Horowitz, are the subjects of the documentary “Second Chance,” which details Notrica’s battle with mast cell disease and includes music that Horowitz wrote to help her mother overcome the challenges of her illness.

Merokean’s transplant journey inspires a documentary

A Merokean’s long-fought journey with mast cell disease has been documented on film. “Second Chance,” a documentary by Rochester-based filmmaker Matthew White, chronicles the weeks … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/27/20

100 miles in 100 days to save lives

In 1987 Frank Morizio, Jr. lost his father to leukemia. Had there been a matching bone marrow donor his father might have been saved, but back then the donor list was small and a match could not be found. Now Oceansider Morizio is running to raise money and awareness for the bone marrow donor program Be The Match. more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 7/15/15

Roddy Roche donated bone marrow to help an unknown woman battling cancer.

Saving a stranger’s life

At only 20 years old, Roddy Roche can say he has saved a life. His bone marrow helped a complete stranger battling cancer, and a recent email stated that her prognosis is good. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/1/15

Katie Mazalkova, center, received an honorary citation from Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, second from right. Also pictured are, from left, Receiver of Taxes Donald Clavin, Councilman Bruce Blakeman and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad.

Hempstead Supervisor honors Central H.S. senior

Katie Mazalkova, the Central High School senior who earned national honors in the2014 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology in December, received an honorary citation in January from … more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 2/11/15

Freedom to spend your money

Is your freedom of speech your freedom to spend your own money? It is according to the Supreme Court. more

4/10/14

Keep your family safe from fires

Every year, hundreds of Long Island homes suffer fires that leave the lives of their occupants in shambles. more

10/18/12

Valley Stream welcomes the West Point Concert Band for a late summer concert.

West Point Concert Band performs in Valley Stream this weekend

The West Point Concert Band visits Valley Stream on Aug, 24 for a night of patriotic tunes. Other weekend highlights include a Mounted Cowboy Shooting Match at Old Bethpage Village Restoration and a family day at Nassau County Museum of Art as summer winds down. more

8/22/12

Find out what happens during Goldilocks' walk through the woods in a new version of the beloved tale.

Adventures with Goldilocks on Long Island Children's Museum stage this weekend

Kids will enjoy a new take on the classic tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears when this charming show makes its way to Long Island Children's Museum. Other options for some family fun include Family Day and Nassau County Museum of Ar and the Mounted Cowboy Shooting Match at Old Bethpage Village. more

6/27/12

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