Grateful residents — and their pets — welcomed North Shore Animal League America to East Rockaway on Nov. 15 when members of the no-kill shelter came to hand out pet food for those residents …
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By Mary Malloy
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11/21/12
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For the past 17 years, Woodmere Lanes Owner Nick Paxinos has been preparing and delivering Thanksgiving meals to St. Boniface Parish in Elmont and the First Baptist Church in Far Rockaway, but this year he’s also planning to serve those who are displaced by Hurricane Sandy.
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By Ann Friedman
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11/20/12
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Part one in a series on how South Shore residents are coping in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. This week we begin in Bellmore-Merrick. In subsequent weeks we plan to spotlight recovery efforts in other communities.
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By Julie Mansmann
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11/14/12
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An entertaining Sunday at the Five Towns Community Chest Fair
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Musical performances and karate exhibitions were part of Sunday's entertainment at the 28th annual Five Towns Community Chest in Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park.
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By Jeff Bessen
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9/23/12
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Hard Knox members receive a helping hand
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Ahmad Shamseldin and Tysean Parker, two members of Hard Knox, a youth oriented organization that seeks to teach life lessons through basketball while emphasizing academic success, were feted at a fundraising gala at the VFW hall in Alberston on Aug. 4.
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8/9/12
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Dedicated volunteers honored by BACH Jewish Center
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At the 2012 BACH (Bachueri Chemed) Jewish Center’s 2012 Gala Dinner, guests enjoyed a variety of food while paying tribute to individuals and couples who have dedicated their time to the organization.
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8/9/12
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A journey to the priesthood is completed
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Trinity-St. John’s Rev. Walter Viktor Hillebrand was ordained on June 9 in front of congregants, family and friends.
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6/14/12
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Sons of Israel Dinner Dance honors Hewlett congregants
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The 84th Annual Congregation Sons of Israel Dinner Dance on June 3 honored Hewlett residents, Shari and Steven Hymowitz, and Cheryl and Warren Prosky for their involvement with the Woodmere-based …
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6/14/12
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Patty Vacchio honored as Inwood’s Citizen of the Year
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Longtime Inwood resident Patty Vacchio, a Lawrence High School alumna who dedicates her time to many endeavors, including the Inwood Buccaneers youth athletic club and Inside Inwood website, while also working three jobs was honored as the Inwood Civic Association Citizen of the Year at the annual dinner on Saturday.
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ANN E. FRIEDMAN
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3/29/12
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Attaining the Boy Scouts’ highest honor
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Earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the Boy Scouts’ highest honor, rates a celebration and Woodmere’s Andrew Mermelstein achievement was celebrated during a Court of Honor held at Young Israel of Woodmere on March 4.
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3/8/12
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