Francine Goldstein was close this year to raising $500,000 for the New York AIDS Walk, a long-term promise of hers. For 27 years, the Merokean had raised thousands of dollars to fight the virus that took a dear friend. After a large corporate sponsor dropped out, however, Goldstein refused to give up on the pledge that she made when she first found out about her friend’s diagnosis.
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By Brian Stieglitz
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11/3/16
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Oceanside Community Service (OCS) held their annual fundraising dinner on Oct. 27. Prominent members of the community and local elected officials were in attendance.
At the dinner former OCS …
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By Peter Belfiore
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11/3/16
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The St. Agnes Mothers’ Club will hold its 39th annual Garden Potpourri, one of the club’s biggest fundraisers, on Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Ruchalski family, at 38 Bulson Road, will host …
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10/5/16
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Tony and Mary Lou Cancellieri were blessed to have eight wonderful grandchildren, but when their three-year-old, Louis, was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum, they weren’t sure what to do. …
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By Peter Belfiore
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9/28/16
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Three women were honored at the 15th annual Bethany House Fashion Show and Awards Dinner fundraiser Sept. 21 at the Rockville Links Club House. Bethany House is a Rockville Centre charity that …
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By Peter Belfiore
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9/28/16
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As part of its Bring Change Campaign, North Wantagh’s TD Bank teamed up with the John Theissen Children’s Foundation to raise funds and collect school supplies for children in need.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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9/6/16
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As part of its "Bring Change" campaign, TD Bank in North Wantagh will serve as a designated hub to support the John Theissan Children’s Foundation. On Friday, September 2, TD is inviting people to participate in a community fundraiser event to support the organization. In addition to the community donation, TD will make a contribution.
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8/31/16
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Long Beach residents know too well the aftermath of historic flooding — the desperate need for supplies and money after losing everything, gas shortages, the anxiety of being displaced, the monumental task of rebuilding.
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/24/16
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About 200 children sprawled across the Seaford Manor Elementary School grounds last week for the annual end-of-summer carnival.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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8/16/16
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Players anxiously watched the little white ball make its rounds across red and white squares as they waited for the roulette results to be announced. The dealer called out the winning numbers, as players examined the bets they had placed. Casino Night was well under way at the Merrick Empire Hose Company No. 3 on July 30.
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By Stephany Reyes
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8/11/16
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