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Larry Burke (Santa), joined by NYU Langone staff Kim Wiand and Darko Boljevic alongside his wife, Catherine (Mrs. Claus), delivered presents at the same hospital that saved his life less than a month ago.
Santa’s second chance: heart procedure helps Levittown man return to joy-giving role
For years, Levittown’s Larry Burke has brought Christmas joy to sick children and first responders across Nassau County. But this season, it was Santa himself who needed saving. Burke, 74, a … more
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Joseph Gallart, a longtime Merrick resident and community volunteer, has once again spread holiday cheer, collecting more than 11,200 toys this year through his nonprofit, Desirae’s Darlings, in honor of his late daughter.
Joe Gallart collects over 11,200 Toys in annual drive
Joseph Gallart, a longtime Merrick resident and community volunteer, has once again spread holiday cheer, collecting more than 11,200 toys this year through his nonprofit, Desirae’s Darlings, in … more
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Nassau County police officers visited Seaford Harbor Elementary School on Dec. 16 and were meeting with an excited crowd of students from second grade to fifth grade.
Seaford Harbor Elementary School students thank local police with heartfelt cards
Seaford Harbor Elementary packed the school’s gymnasium to present cards and participate in an assembly, featuring officers from the 7th precinct of the Nassau County Police Department. … more
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Wantagh Middle School’s inaugural Elective Showcase on Dec. 22 and 23 for seventh graders featured an overview of elective courses they can take in eighth grade.
Electives take center stage at Wantagh Middle School
Seventh graders at Wantagh Middle School got a hands-on look at what their final year of middle school could offer — and it goes far beyond the basics. The school hosted its first-ever … more
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Mandalay Elementary School kindergartners welcomed special guests to decorate gingerbread houses on Dec. 22.
Mandalay school kindergartners craft gingerbread joy
Kindergartners at Mandalay Elementary School in Wantagh kicked off winter break on a sweet note, wrapping up December with the school’s annual gingerbread house celebration. The long-standing … more
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Margaret Silberger, right, has been involved with the Wantagh chapter of Kiwanis for the past nine years.
Wantagh Person of the Year: Margaret Silberger
For Margaret Silberger, a lifetime of service has never been about recognition, but about the people she helps and works with. The 74-year-old retired nurse and current president of the Wantagh … more
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman now appears to be the Republican candidate for governor of New York.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman becomes the GOP gubernatorial front-runner
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman become the Republican Party's standard-bearer for governor after Rep. Elise Stefanik drops out. more
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Hundreds of Town of Hempstead residents attended a meeting of the town’s Board of Appeals on Dec. 3 regarding a proposal by the Islamic Center of Nassau in Wantagh to move a fence and store equipment on the mosque’s property.
Town of Hempstead Board of Appeals delays decision on Wantagh mosque application
The Town of Hempstead Board of Appeals has reserved its decision on an application by the Islamic Center of Nassau in Wantagh after a tense public hearing that lasted more than six hours and drew … more
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Justin Rodriguez, far left, store manager at the Staten Island Bob's Discount Furniture, presented a check to John Theissen, found of the John Theissen Children's Foundation, alongside store managers Rebecca Helfenbein and Lawerence Skea.
John Theissen Children's Foundation receives $2,500 before New York Islanders game
The holiday spirit was in full swing outside UBS Arena as fans, nonprofits, and Islanders legends came together to collect toys for children in local hospitals — and to celebrate a charitable gift … more
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The Seaford Fire Department kicked off the holiday season with it’s 52nd annual holiday tree lighting.
Seaford lights Christmas Tree during 52nd annual ceremony
Hundreds of residents kicked off the holiday season at the Seaford Fire Department for its 52nd annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The festivities began at 6:30 p.m. at 2170 Southard Ave. in … more
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