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Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

3/2/11

Community Counseling Services of West Nassau, at 1200 Hempstead Tpke. in Franklin Square, is still waiting for state funding that was supposed to arrive in January.

Local addiction agencies await needed state funding

State funds earmarked for Nassau County substance abuse programs are logjammed, and the agencies awaiting them are fending off crises at an unprecedented rate. Battling stoically against an ongoing heroine epidemic as well as a shameful spate of drunk driving fiascos, neighborhood drug counseling agencies in Baldwin, Rockville Centre, Franklin Square and other areas are still awaiting a “January advance” they say the county has received but has yet to distribute. more

By Jackie Nash | 3/1/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

2/16/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

2/9/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Artists Choose ArtistsAn exhibition based on a mentoring relationship between established artists and young artists in Nassau County. Works by Charles Winslow, Doris Campbell, … more

2/2/11

Bringing laughter back to kids with cancer

Richner Communication’s new program REACT — Richner Employees Assisting Communities Together — has chosen Sunrise Day Camp as its 2011 beneficiary. Throughout the year, through stories and photos, the Herald will focus on this wonderful organization. For more information about Sunrise Day Camp, its summer and year-round programs and upcoming fundraisers, visit www.sunrisedaycamp.org more

by Mary Malloy | 2/2/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... 75 Stories For 75 Years An exhibit celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, drawn from the University Archives collection which focuses on the history of the … more

1/26/11

The REACT committee is comprised of employees from various departments at Richner Communications, Inc. headquarters in Garden City. Seated from left are Shanteé Archer, Christina Daly, committee chairwoman Christine Remsen. Standing from left are Mary Malloy, John C. O’Connell, Nannette Stanya, publisher Stuart Richner, Karen Mengel and Jill Kaplan.

Newspapers’ employees to work for a good cause

Covering charitable organizations doing extraordinary work is old news at the newspapers owned by Richner Communications. Now Richner employees have decided to pool their talents and the company’s resources to do more for deserving organizations that could benefit from their expertise. The effort is spearheaded by a committee, called REACT, which stands for Richner Employees Assisting Communities Together. more

Mary Malloy | 1/19/11

'Real life' unfolds on stage at Nassau Community College

Nassau Community College's Department of Theatre and Dance opens its latest production this weekend. more

1/19/11

The Herald staff's Secret Santa party

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By Mary Malloy | 12/17/10