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Emily Gross, 10, amused herself at the arts and crafts table at Congregation Ohav Sholom’s “Winter Wonderland” carnival on Jan. 19.

With local schools closed Monday for the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., many Merrick parents brought their little ones to Congregation Ohav Sholom for a morning of fun and community. more

1/21/15

MacArthur High School cheerleaders, from left, Jacqueline Langellotti, Elias Martinez, Stephanie Schwartz and Danielle Zangrillo wrapped a winter coat for a local needy child on Dec. 16 at the Levittown Memorial Education Center.

Adopt-a-family yields great results

“This community has such a big heart,” Levittown Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald said as she looked around the board room at the district’s central offices on Dec. 16 and saw tables piled with gifts for needy families in the community. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/22/14

The family doctor, an endangered species

Lately I’ve seen many stories about different species that are threatened with extinction. To that ever-growing list you can add the family doctor. more

12/4/14

Bellmore Kiwanis Club volunteer Judy Mankita, left, and Connect Church Pastor John Gravagna, right, said a prayer over a Thanksgiving turkey for a family in need.

Families ‘connect’ for Thanksgiving

More than 150 families in need enjoyed Thanksgiving meals on Thursday, thanks to volunteers from Bellmore community organizations and institutions. more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/28/14

Dr. Barry Silverman, at top left, a dentist with offices in Bellmore and Bayside, collected more than a thousand pounds of candy for the troops overseas through a buyback program that he sponsored during the Halloween season. Joining in the effort were his fellow dentists, Dr. Laura Sotomayor, in the white coat beside Silverman, and Dr. Matthew Siegel, on the floor, along with staff members.

Dental office collects a thousand pounds of candy for the troops

This past Halloween season, Silverman and Associates, LLP Family Dentistry sponsored a candy buyback for which the dental office paid for candy by the pound and shipped it to U.S. troops serving overseas ... more

11/12/14

Honor a veteran on Nov. 11 — and every day

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice between Germany and the Allied forces went into effect. more

11/6/14

All set for a clambake: Visitors get involved in food preparation as they assemble a traditional Mashpee Wampanoag clambake.

Exploring 'Native Voices' that shaped our nation

Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) offers its perspective on the American spirit in its newest exhibition, “Native Voices, New England Tribal Families.” more

By Karen Bloom | 10/29/14

Freeport resident Yves Laurore said he took into two foster care children, both teenagers, who turned on him, threatening him with violence and committing a variety of crimes. Experts say that Laurore’s situation is atypical of the foster care system, but there is growing concern nationwide about safety in the foster care system after two foster parents were allegedly murdered by the children in their care.

Foster care, the joys and dangers

Yves Laurore, a 60-year-old Freeporter and president of YLR Home Improvement, was forewarned by family and friends before becoming a foster parent. Their collective advice was the same: “Kids in the foster care system can’t be trusted. Sooner or later they’ll turn against you.” Laurore, however, was determined to open his home to Long Island children in the foster care system. more

By Stapha Charleme | 10/28/14

On Tour Company to host Halloween Funfest

The Calhoun High School On Tour Company, the school’s magnet drama program that takes in students from Merrick and Bellmore, will hold its second annual Halloween Family Funfest on Nov. 1 at the school. more

10/22/14

The 10K, 5K and fun run will wind through the streets of Rockville Centre on Nov. 8.

Choose your race, RVC

The village is preparing for the 37th annual 5K/10K and Family Fun Run on Nov. 8. The day includes three different races: a 10K, a 5K and a 1-mile Family Fun Run. Both the 10K and 5K make loops through several village streets. Like last year, the route will be slightly different than in previous years due to construction on Maple Avenue. more

By Alex Costello | 10/22/14

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