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Make Red Cross’s month: get involved
March is the month we recognize the American Red Cross for all it does, as we have since President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed it so in 1943: “I request that during that month . . . more
Representing the Four Chaplains were, from far left in life vests, Coast Guard Seaman Timothy James, Fireman Kellie Lundy (obscured), Flotilla Cmdr. Joseph Dirocco and Seaman Isaac Olivarez. At back, from left, American Legion members Baldwin Post Commanding Officer Jack Wachter, Cmdr. Alfred Ficalora and Steve Bohn led the ceremony.
They overcame fear because of their faith
On the morning of Feb. 3, 1943, the transport ship Dorchester was attacked by a German U-boat in an area of the Atlantic Ocean commonly referred to as Torpedo Junction. As the American ship sank … more
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The Island Hills Chorus, an all-women a cappella barbershop ensemble, shares some festive seasonal tunes in its radio-style performance, at the Elmont Library, on Sunday.
What's happening on Long Island this weekend
Exhibits and more...Doug Hilson: UrbanscapesAn original exhibition of recent works in painting and drawing by Doug Hilson, professor emeritus of fine arts at Hofstra. Imaginative large-scale, complex … more
Help make Small Business Saturday a success
At least one holiday commercial aired before many children headed back to school from their summer vacations: Kmart rolled out a television spot called “Ridiculous” during the first week of September . . . more
JoAnn Pushkin with state Sen. John Flanagan after she received the New York State Senate Women of Distinction award. The award recognized Pushkin’s efforts in lobbying for the Breast Density Information Law.
More testing, not less, needed for breast cancer
According to a report by the New York State Cancer Registry, which is maintained by the Department of Health, the occurrence of female breast cancer in many Nassau County areas is much higher than the state expectancy rate. In fact, of Nassau County’s 65 zip codes, 35 had at least a 15 percent increase in the number of breast cancer cases anticipated in those areas, the report said. more
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After Sandy, progress, but we’re not fully restored
Hurricane Sandy was special –– in a wicked sort of way. Like no other storm since the Long Island Express of 1938 . . . more
The Ivy League of Comedy explores the raucous side of relationships this weekend.
Comic delights
Tales of love and not so much love unfold with comic banter at the Madison Theatre this weekend. more
Early detection is key to surviving breast cancer
Despite years of research and publicity, breast cancer remains the second leading cause of death among women, behind only heart disease. The good news is . . . more
A Hall of Famer on and off the field
Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra left school in the eighth grade to help support his family. He grew up poor . . . more
Honor Labor Day by welcoming new workers
I don’t know about you, but my ancestors weren’t born here. In 1910, a 13-year-old boy from Odessa, traveling alone, boarded a ship with a ticket that entitled him to a bunk in steerage, and he set sail for America. more
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