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Mimi Pierre-Johnson, of Elmont, has long been battling what she calls "bad-banking actions" by JPMorgan Chase, along with New York Communities for Change, a coalition focused on fighting for social and economic justice for low and moderate-income families throughout New York.
Elmont resident, state coalition fighting ‘bad’ banking
Mimi Pierre-Johnson, of Elmont, is known by many community residents for running for the State Assembly’s 21st District in the 2010 election. The seat was previously held by Assemblyman Tom Alfano, and Pierre-Johnson lost in the primary race to Pat Nicolosi, who was defeated by Assemblyman Ed Ra. more
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This past summer, Herald Community Newspapers interns Shannon Pandaliano, front left, and Fran Berkman, front right, both Hofstra University students, prepared to take a tour of the Long Island Rail Road’s East Side Access Project with, from left, Herald Vice President of Operations Michael Bologna, Photo Editor Christina Daly and Executive Editor John O’Connell.
Herald interns get firsthand look at LIRR’s East Side Access Project
As part of their internships at Herald Community Newspapers this past summer, two Hofstra University students and one Duke University student donned hardhats and rubber boots and headed underground –– 120 feet underground. more
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Doo wop's best perform at Hofstra this weekend
From classic sounds of rock 'n roll to tunes from the 19th century, there's a variety of concerts on the slate this weekend. Also, the Town of Hempstead's annual beachside festival offers something for everyone, including local bands. more
The upstairs gym at the Red Cross shelter at Nassau Community College was packed with evacuees by Saturday afternoon.
Seeking Shelter
Thousands of people fled to the shelter that Nassau County and the Nassau County Red Cross set up for residents evacuated from the South Shore. These photos were taken late Saturday afternoon in … more
Wilbur Sanchez, an immigrant day laborer from Nicaragua, tended to the cucumber plants at the Freeport Work Hiring Trailer on a recent Thursday.
Freeport communal garden helps feed day laborers
On a recent sunny Thursday, Wilbur Sanchez spoke in slow, deliberate English as he pointed out vegetables amid the greenery fanning out around him. Sanchez noted the peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers hanging from tall plants in a red box before him. In a second box to his right were chives, oregano and lettuce. In the middle of the garden, watermelon vines looped in all directions. At the back, cornstalks popped out above still more pepper plants. more
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An architect’s rendering of Nassau Community College’s new $40 million life sciences building, which will house the college’s chemistry and nursing departments. The facility is set to open in the spring of 2012.
Breathing new life into Nassau Community College
The future is now for Nassau Community College in Garden City, and it’s taking shape in a $40 million life sciences building under construction on the north side of campus. more
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Donate blood at South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Emergency Blood Drive
In response to the ongoing critical blood shortage on Long Island, South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside will hold an emergency blood drive on July 14 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. To schedule an … more
Nicole Kivirtzikis, left, and Toni Asena, both of whom grew up in North Bellmore, are publishing an online book, “Wish,” about genies.
Genie is out of the bottle and online
While supernatural creatures like vampires and werewolves have risen in popularity in the media in recent years, two native North Bellmorities have been hard at work trying to popularize another mythical being –– the genie. more
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Seniors enjoyed the tattoo artist at the Central High School District’s Midnight Madness in the early morning hours of June 24.
Post-prom party still a success despite funding cut
Lack of grant money couldn’t stop the Bellmore-Merrick Central District’s Midnight Madness. The fourth annual substance-free post-prom party, hosted by the Bellmore-Merrick Wellness Council, got under way last Thursday night at Zachary’s in East Meadow without a hitch. more
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May 26 event at Moolala to benefit post-prom party
Moolala, in the Merrick Commons Shopping Center, will donate a portion of its proceeds from every purchase on Thursday, May 26, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., to the Bellmore-Merrick Wellness Council’s fourth annual post-prom party, to be held in June. more
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