Legal Counseling & Immigration Law Services /Representation

Catholic Charities of Long Island  Immigration & Refugee Services

The office of Immigration &amp; Refugee Services is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice to counsel, process, file, and represent clients before the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and EOIR Immigration Court. Our organization provides essential support to Ukrainian Humanitarian parolees through the Ukraine Supplemental Appropriation to Resettlement Agencies (USARA) Program. Through USARA, we help individuals and families achieve stability, economic independence, and successful integration into the community. We serve Ukrainian citizens paroled into the U.S., as well as non-Ukrainians who resided in Ukraine and were paroled into the U.S. between February 24, 2022 and September 30, 2024. Our staff offers a wide range of social and employment services, including: • Development of a personalized self-sufficiency plan • Case management and referrals • Employment services, job search skills, and work experience opportunities • Outreach and community support • Social and cultural adjustment assistance • English language support • Help with school, benefits, and local resource navigation • Transitional services and employment retention support We serve Ukrainian citizens paroled into the U.S., as well as non-Ukrainians who resided in Ukraine and were paroled into the U.S. between February 24, 2022 and September 30, 2024. Rooted in compassion and dignity, Catholic Charities of Long Island is committed to helping newcomers rebuild their lives and feel safe, supported, and empowered within their new community.

Nassau County

Melanie Gulbas

New York City Metropolitan Area

Bellmore

New York

Catholic Charities of Long Island  Immigration ...

The office of Immigration & Refugee Services is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice to counsel, process, file, and represent clients...

Bespoke hair color and design
Hair styling, Hair Coloring

Savoire Faire 

Experience a bespoke, tailored, and luxurious escape from the ordinary. We offer an unparalleled, refined beauty experience. Pricing determined at time of consultation.

East Meadow

Experience a bespoke, tailored, and luxurious escape from the ordinary. We offer an unparalleled, refined beauty experience. Pricing determined at...

Get Ready for Summer with Brands Cycle & Fitness

Brands Cycle & Fitness

For over seventy years, Brands Cycle &amp; Fitness has been proud to be your resource for all things cycling. Located on Long Island in Wantagh, NY, what started as a department store in 1954 evolved into the bicycle and fitness store we have today. Our staff of 60 to 110 employees (seasonally) wants to make your cycling and home fitness experiences as convenient and enjoyable as possible. Shop with us online, or come down and see us seven days a week. We hope to meet you or see you again soon!

Tom Gambardella

Wantagh-Seaford

For over seventy years, Brands Cycle & Fitness has been proud to be your resource for all things cycling. Located on Long Island in Wantagh, NY,...

Fast, Appointment-Free DMV Processing — Plates Issued On The

Carco DMV Services

Carco DMV Services provides expedited motor vehicle processing for individuals, dealerships, and commercial fleets across Long Island and all 50 states. Skip the long lines, dealing with DMV websites, and delays. Walk into our Huntington or Bellmore office and walk out with plates and registrations in hand — no appointment needed. Our Services Include: • Vehicle registrations &amp; renewals • Title transfers &amp; duplicate titles • Plate issuance &amp; surrenders • In-transit permits • Lien recordings &amp; releases • Out-of-state transactions (all 50 states) • Dealership processing (for new and used dealers) • Fleet &amp; commercial vehicle services We specialize in fast, accurate processing while ensuring full compliance with DMV regulations. Whether you're purchasing a vehicle, managing a dealership, or operating a commercial fleet, our experienced team makes the process simple and stress-free. Serving all Long Island communities and Spanish-speaking assistance available. For more information visit our website, email us, or call us.

Suffolk County

Kepherd Daniel

Huntington

Carco DMV Services provides expedited motor vehicle processing for individuals, dealerships, and commercial fleets across Long Island and all 50...

Learn the Skills, Love the Sport, Swim for Life!

Long Island Swim School

Long Island Swim School is the teaching arm of the nationally ranked Long Island Aquatic Club. Our Learn to Swim programs create strong, safe, and confident swimmers for life. With locations in Garden City and Syosset we train over 2,000 children each week at every swim level from Beginner to Olympian. Long Island Swim School offers swim lessons for children ages 2 - 14years old. The main emphasis of our programs is to teach children to swim correctly and develop essential water skills in a relaxed environment. Our goal driven and technique oriented approach is the key to your child's success. Through skill based quality teaching our students develop a joy for learning and a passion for swimming. At Long Island Swim School, we teach children to swim the same way the best in the world do. By using age-appropriate, proven techniques children build real skills in kick, pull, body position, and breath control. Our logical, consistent progression turns every fundamental—whether blowing bubbles or learning butterfly timing—into a building block for efficient, confident swimming. Our professional staff are swimmers and coaches with the knowledge to give your child the skills to achieve more than just water safety. We provide the best foundation possible for success. Not every child will dream of Olympic glory, but every child should have the foundation to take them there. Whether the end goal is a competitive journey or a recreational one, whether your child competes in 2044 or they are happy playing in their home pool, the skills they learn at Long Island Swim School will take them as far as their dreams allow. Visit our 2 locations: Garden City: 750 F. Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 ​(516) 378-8467 GCSwimLessons@longislandswimming.com Syosset: 170 Michael Drive, Syosset, NY 11791 ​(516) 378-8467 SYSwimLessons@longislandswimming.com

Garden City

Long Island Swim School is the teaching arm of the nationally ranked Long Island Aquatic Club. Our Learn to Swim programs create strong, safe, and...

Join us in-person on November 30 at 7:00 pm as we discuss The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale. Fourteen years ago, Delphine abandoned her prestigious soloist spot at the Paris Opera Ballet for a new life in St. Petersburg–taking with her a secret that could upend the lives of her best friends, fellow dancers Lindsay and Margaux. Now 36 years old, Delphine has returned to her former home and to the legendary Palais Garnier Opera House, to choreograph the ballet that will kickstart the next phase of her career–and, she hopes, finally make things right with her former friends. But Delphine quickly discovers that things have changed while she's been away…and some secrets can't stay buried forever.<a rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=EM&amp;curID=610598&amp;CFID=63239252&amp;CFTOKEN=1fd0af05710b729d-CE503C55-D4AE-528A-53506BC4E4596899" target="_blank">Register online by clicking on this link,</a> or call us at 516-794-2570 ext. 3 and ask for Programming.The eBook version of The Ballerinas can be accessed through the <a href="https://nassau.overdrive.com/nassau-eastmeadow/content/media/5982173" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Nassau Digital Doorway.</a><a rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://readinggroupchoices.com/books/ballerinas/" target="_blank">Discussion guide for The Ballerinas.</a>

Join us in-person on November 30 at 7:00 pm as we discuss The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale. Fourteen years ago, Delphine abandoned her prestigious soloist spot at the Paris Opera Ballet for a new life in St. Petersburg–taking with her a secret that could upend the lives of her best friends, fellow dancers Lindsay and Margaux. Now 36 years old, Delphine has returned to her former home and to the legendary Palais Garnier Opera House, to choreograph the ballet that will kickstart the next phase of her career–and, she hopes, finally make things right with her former friends. But Delphine quickly discovers that things have changed while she’s been away…and some secrets can’t stay buried forever.

<a rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=EM&amp;curID=610598&amp;CFID=63239252&amp;CFTOKEN=1fd0af05710b729d-CE503C55-D4AE-528A-53506BC4E4596899" target="_blank">Register online by clicking on this link,</a> or call us at 516-794-2570 ext. 3 and ask for Programming.The eBook version of The Ballerinas can be accessed through the <a href="https://nassau.overdrive.com/nassau-eastmeadow/content/media/5982173" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Nassau Digital Doorway.</a>

<a rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://readinggroupchoices.com/books/ballerinas/" target="_blank">Discussion guide for The Ballerinas.</a>

Evening Discussion - The Ballerinas by Rachel...

November 30, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. - East Meadow Public Library

Evening Discussion - The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale

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Malverne-Lynbrook

Hard Rock Cafe

Fall in Love with Rock All Over Again
Inside the legendary Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, discover an experience where music isn’t just heard… but felt.
Rock Never Dies is a one-of-a-kind immersive theatrical event from American Immersion Theater that is part concert, part love story, and fully a magical journey. This groundbreaking production invites you to dine, drink, and fall headfirst into the soul of rock and roll.
Enjoy a full three-course meal inside the Magical Mystery Museum of Hard Rock, a place where music has power, memories come alive, and one life is changed forever every night. It’s an experience that inspires you to keep dreaming and march to the beat of your own drum.
At the heart of the story is Caroline, a young artist who’s lost hope and heart. As legendary music icons come to life around her, she’s forced to confront love, loss, and the courage to take the stage again. Along the way, you won’t just watch the story, but be part of it.
Created by award-winning, immersive visionary Scott Cramton, often called the Willy Wonka of Immersive Theater, this joyful, high-energy spectacle blends iconic rock anthems with romance, comedy, and electrifying audience interaction.
Whether you're on a date, celebrating something special, or just chasing that feeling music used to give you, this is your night.
All it takes&nbsp;
is one song, one moment, and a second chance
to change everything.

Show Schedule
Fridays 7:30 PM
Saturdays 7:30 PM

Local Event: Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe

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Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical...

Fall in Love with Rock All Over Again
Inside the legendary Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, discover an experience where music...

Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe

The Space At Westbury

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Local Event: Under The Lights

Under The Lights


 
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As a mother, I have always taught my children that home should be our safest place. But for my family, that sanctuary became the source of an invisible, life-threatening crisis.
My family was recently forced to flee our home due to severe mold and mycotoxin toxicity. The very air we were breathing was poisoning us. What started as subtle health changes quickly spiraled into a devastating ordeal that left us sick, displaced, and faced with the heartbreaking loss of almost all of our belongings.
Navigating this has been the hardest journey of our lives. When you lose everything to environmental toxicity, you don't just lose furniture or clothes; you lose your sense of security. Unfortunately, we have found that in these situations, accountability is hard to come by, and the financial burden of protecting your family&rsquo;s health falls entirely on the victims.
We have now secured a new, safe home, but the road to recovery is long. Our savings were exhausted in the process of ensuring my children could breathe clean air again. We are currently working to bridge the gap and rebuild what was lost.
I am sharing our story here not only because we need the community&rsquo;s help, but because I want to ensure no other family in our area has to endure this. Mycotoxin poisoning is real, it is often invisible, and it is frequently misunderstood. My goal is to use our experience to advocate for better awareness and safer living standards for all renters in Long Island.
I&rsquo;ve documented our journey and the realities of this crisis on my social media pages @jessicarudin on instagram and Facebook.&nbsp;
If you are in a position to help, any support&mdash;whether it&rsquo;s a donation or simply sharing our story to raise awareness&mdash;would mean the world to my family.
You can find our fundraiser and read more about our journey here:&nbsp;<a href="https://gofund.me/bc7c16bd6" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">gofund.me/bc7c16bd6</a>
Thank you to my neighbors for your kindness, your grace, and your support as we work to create a healthy future for my children.

A Hidden Danger in Our Homes: One Garden City...

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🌱 Patch AM: Islanders speedster with East...

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Farmingdale

Farmingdale Noise Complaints Spark Crackdown On...

"Residents and business owners should not have to endure excessive noise from these illegal sound systems..."

Farmingdale Noise Complaints Spark Crackdown On Modified Mobile Sound Systems

Crime & Safety

Around The World At George McVey: Students...

Students proudly celebrated their backgrounds by sharing stories, presentations, and traditional clothing.

Around The World At George McVey: Students Celebrate Culture Day In East Meadow

Schools

Bellmore Memorial Day Propane Leak Incident...

"The joint efforts today genuinely did prevent a disaster," NCFM says.

Bellmore Memorial Day Propane Leak Incident Brought To 'Safe Conclusion,' Fire Marshals Say

50 Firefighters Called To Scene Of Early...

The Nassau County Fire Marshal says there were about 50 firefighters on-scene to extinguish a Uniondale house fire early Tuesday morning. 

50 Firefighters Called To Scene Of Early Morning House Fire In Uniondale, NCFM Says

Meet The Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness...

The charity aims to raise awareness of the dangers and causes of skin cancer/melanoma through early education and funding research.

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