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Resolutions for a Better You: 9 Tips to Help Reduce Your Stress

Stress is part of our everyday lives. In fact, some stress is good because it motivates us to accomplish our goals—but stress can also have a negative impact on our health, compromising our … more

By Dawn Lettau, CTRS | 4/20/18

Resolutions for a Better You: 9 Tips to Help Reduce Your Stress

Stress is part of our everyday lives. In fact, some stress is good because it motivates us to accomplish our goals—but stress can also have a negative impact on our health, compromising our … more

By Dawn Lettau, CTRS | 4/20/18

Members of the Age Friendly committee met on April 12 to discuss how to make the most of the city’s new designation.

Glen Cove earns AARP’s ‘Age Friendly’ status

“The earth is tilting,” said Carol Waldman, the Glen Cove Senior Center’s executive director. “In another two decades, there will be more older people on the face of this earth than … more

By Zach Gottehrer-Cohen | 4/19/18

Randy Schiffelbein, left, and Gary Reusch, of Valley Stream, played roulette during Monte Carlo Night at the Sandel Senior Center last Saturday.

Rockville Centre's Sandel Senior Center hosts Monte Carlo Casino Night

About 200 people turned out to the Sandel Senior Center last Saturday for Monte Carlo Casino Night, an annual event held by the Friends of Senior Services, Inc., to gamble eat and enjoy one another’s company. more

By Ben Strack | 4/12/18

The Samuel Pierce apartments, one of just two complexes with over five units that provide viable options for seniors on fixed incomes. The waiting list for the Samuel Pierce is between three and five years.

Glen Cove seniors struggle to find housing

Carol Waldman, director of the Glen Cove Senior Center, gets three to five calls every week from seniors looking for help finding housing. Her colleague Sherri Meagher, the center’s social worker, … more

By Zach Gottehrer-Cohen | 4/6/18

Breakfast Boosts to Jump Start Your Day

National Nutrition Month is an opportunity for everyone to learn about how to enhance their overall health! The theme for this year’s National Nutrition Month is “Go Further with … more

Laura Martorano, MS, RD, CDN | 3/23/18

in honor of the 17 victims of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. on Feb. 14., East Rockaway High School Interim Principal Neil Lederer organized an assembly.

East Rockaway students recognize Parkland shooting victims

East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School students and staff participated in an assembly Wednesday in honor of the 17 victims of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. more

3/15/18

Sage Foundation Board Members Linda Thompson, left, Lee Delvalle, and Barbara and Michael Dubin enjoyed some empanadas and queso donated by local South and Central American restaurants at the “Spread the Love” fundraiser to benefit a small health clinic in Puerto Rico.

‘Spread the Love’ a success

The Glen Cove Senior Center and Northwell Health teamed up in February to raise money for a health center in Puerto Rico that was ravaged by hurricane Maria. Attendees danced to a salsa band who … more

3/9/18

When to Worry About a Wound

Bumps, cuts and bruises are an inevitable part of everyday living, and no cause for great concern when we are young. For those over 60, however, minor skin tears can lead to complications that can … more

Johanna Graham, RN, NCC, WCC | 2/23/18

The New York State High School Football Coaches Association named Dan Vito, right, the New York State Assistant Football Coach of the Year for his work with the East Rockaway varsity football team. Above, Vito with Rocks head coach Russ Pajer at a special ceremony on Feb. 9.

East Rockaway alum named NYS Assistant Coach of the Year

Dan Vito credits his uncle, Joe Vito, for inspiring him to become a football coach when he played under him as an 8-year-old on the East Rockaway Raiders, and again in high school. more

By Mike Smollins | 2/22/18