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Catholics gathered at St. Agnes Cathedral to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis
Earth Day in Franklin Square: Families get their hands dirty as they dig into sustainable native plant project
Island Park clam bar helps shellfish restoration
A presentation on Long Island, and its abandoned places, at the Merrick Library
Anti-bullying conference at Town of Hempstead golf course celebrates proactive parents
Pottery night fundraiser by Rescuing Families helps renovate home for disabled Valley Stream family
League of Women Voters meeting at Oceanside Library focuses on Equal Rights Amendment
East Meadow fire department recognizes chiefs for their heroic actions
Oceanside Memorial scholarship celebrates Bill Murphy
Students shine in South Side High’s inclusive basketball league
Oceanside School District addresses phone ban concerns amidst Gov. Hochul’s proposed law
Howie’s Heart celebrates their one-year anniversary with kindness
‘Standing Where They Stood’ details Northern slavery
Chloe Veg helps young artists thrive in Rockville Centre
Open mic night at the Merrick Library showcased published, unpublished poets
Competing in a districtwide spelling bee
LICM celebrates Lunar New Year with culturally informed shows and activities
LICM celebrates MLK day with a Louis Armstrong tribute from Jazz at Lincoln Center
99-year old veteran Jack Banham displays his art at Oceanside Library
LA Blacksmith and his band share MLK’s story
Poetry and performance: An open mic night at the library
Spell for Resistance 2025
Symposium raises awareness on human trafficking prevention in Nassau County
Oceanside teens ‘Cards for Mental Health’ doubles its impact
Rockville Centre artists featured work at Wonder Wall
Rhythm of the Knight Show Choir dazzles audience at holiday spectacular
This year, Elmont Family Night will be bigger and better
Wonder Wall art show returns to Rockville Centre
Oceanside Firefighters are honored as heroes for routinely risking their lives
Turtle Hook comes together with a message of perseverance
Turtle Hook students celebrate global cultures
Franklin Square locals spread kindness
How did Frankin Square’s Eddie Sessa’s singing career take off?
Oceanside employees honored by McDonald’s family
Howie’s Heart, Franklin Square Library partner for Great Give Back Day
A tradition of College-level school spirit at Oceanside games
Community leaders fight youth violence with annual march
Franklin Square Historical Society Fall Festival boasts unique vendors
Jamaica Square Improvement League kicks off back to school with giveaway in Elmont
Oceanside’s Barrier Brewery open mic is open to all
Meera Empowerment fashion show highlights girls’ heritage
Hometown Heroes are honored in Franklin Square
Elmont nonprofits gave away prom attire for those in need
Rescuing Families remodels house for disabled woman
Sewanhaka cosmetology students find deeper meaning in their work
Ceremony celebrates distinguished women in the community
Community discusses issues close to home
Elmont activists protest NICE bus system deficiencies
WeAreLongIsland wants to alleviate oppression
The Park at UBS Arena hosts grand opening
Valley Stream Fire Department’s new 1M dollar training facility, explained
Pajama party palooza in Elmont
Spooky Fest 2023 (Audio)
Spooky Fest 2023 on Long Island, New York offered a chance for children and adults to face their fears. Fear researcher Mathias Clasen discusses the benefits of recreational fear and how it has impacted a post-pandemic world.
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James Joseph tells his story of being a Leukemia survivor and founding the Turkey Trot. Watch kids enjoy the Fun Run and adults taking dogs on the 5K. The Massapequa Turkey Trot on Nov. 23, 2023 raised money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the John Theissen Foundation.
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