They’re good people. They’re strong. And they’re heroes.
That’s how people in New York describe volunteer firefighters, according to a survey conducted by the …
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3/29/24
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Hofstra’s softball team is seeking an encore from the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2018 last season with many new faces.
Led largely by five veteran fifth-year …
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By Andrew Coen
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4/5/24
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The Astoria Federal Bank in West Hempstead recently selected student Antigha Ekpe Jr. as a winner in its fourth annual essay contest. The students were asked to complete the …
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9/16/09
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Karenlynn Stracher first helped an injured gull when she was 17. Now, nearly 40 years later, her home doubles as an animal rehabilitation center.
Stracher, 56, of Merrick, rehabilitates sick and …
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By Ben Fiebert
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1/5/24
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Austin Chen made the New York State Elks Lodge No. 1 proud with his performance at the state level of the Elks’ annual Hoop Shoot. Chen, in the 8-9 year old division, came in second place …
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By Nicole Formisano
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3/29/24
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October marks the return of the “spooky season.” But before you get all dressed up and head out to celebrate Halloween, it’s important to remember that safety must come first.
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10/26/23
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Another dose of Disney wonder awaits us as we usher in the holiday season. The latest Disney ice spectacle — aptly titled “Magic in the Stars” — arrives at UBS Arena on Nov. 15, to the delight of families who eagerly embrace every Disney moment.
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By Karen Bloom
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11/8/23
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Veterans spend years of their lives serving their communities and the country — how can we follow their example? More than 100 people who gathered in the auditorium of Malverne High School on …
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By Nicole Formisano
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11/17/23
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Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation aligning many odd-year local elections with statewide and legislative elections that are held in even-numbered years.
Hochul said she believed the …
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By Jordan Vallone
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1/5/24
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Rabbi Emeritus Barry Dov Schwartz, of Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David, recently spent a week in Israel, near the Gaza border, as part of a goodwill mission sponsored by the Israel Law …
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By Daniel Offner
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3/29/24
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