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The George W. Bush Presidency: Points of PerspectiveAn original exhibition focusing on seven points of impact to the nation that required responses and decisions from the …
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4/8/15
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At only 20 years old, Roddy Roche can say he has saved a life. His bone marrow helped a complete stranger battling cancer, and a recent email stated that her prognosis is good.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/1/15
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A Valley Stream couple said they were “humbled” by the sum of money donated for a potentially life-saving cancer treatment by more than 1,500 people in only four days — $120,000, the …
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By Micah Danney
mdanney@liherald.com
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4/1/15
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Since 2007, Calhoun High School has raised more than $500,000 for childhood cancer research, according to Calhoun English teacher Peter Magnuson. The Merrick school passed the milestone on March 17 at its ninth annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser.
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By Brian Racow
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3/25/15
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“Bald is beautiful,” called a voice from the other side of the St. Agnes Parish Center on March 21. Buzzers were going and the room was filled with families and participants at the 12th annual St. Baldrick’s shaving event.
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By Nicole Gubelli
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3/25/15
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In his State of the County speech Wednesday night in East Meadow, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano painted a bright picture of Nassau’s present and future, touting his administration’s efforts to attract young people and families to the county, spur growth in the private sector, downsize government and hold down taxes.
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By Brian Racow
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3/13/15
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In 2013 and 2014, Mepham High School honored two young cancer patients at the annual Chop Your Locks for Charity fundraiser: Gabrielle Brancaccio and Giuliana Geller, respectively. Brancaccio, 7, …
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By Julie Mansmann
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3/13/15
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If you see me out and about Rockville Centre or at a meeting in the next few weeks, I hope you will forgive my shaggy hair.
It’s getting long, and I know it. It keeps spilling over my ears and hanging low on my forehead. I haven’t been avoiding the barber, though, and it hasn’t been laziness or apathy that’s kept me away. In fact, I have an appointment scheduled to cut my hair: March 21.
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By Alex Costello
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3/11/15
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The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which raises funds for childhood cancer research, will host two of its signature head-shaving events at Calhoun and Mepham high schools on March 17 and 18, respectively.
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3/5/15
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Seeing these highly decorated art bras displayed en masse conjures up images of a strong, feminine army, individual in design, and ready to combat the trials and tribulations of breast cancer. In just two short weeks, the public will have the opportunity to join in their fight.
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By Rossana Weitekamp and Vanessa Parker
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3/4/15
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