Ceremony held at Long Island Children's Museum to commemorate National Adoption Day.
East Meadow nursery school joins students, staff and parents to celebrate the occasion.
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Andrew Alderman's volunteer efforts date back to elementary school when he began raising money for his mom's friend who had lupus.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Autumn snowfall inspires on social media.
Warren and Lori Hoffman volunteer their time, airplane and car to transport medical patients from their homes or medical facility to local airports.
Monies raised help support East Meadow gas station owner still recovering from massive heart attack.
America Red Cross is helping to find information on missing loved ones.
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Michael was the top boys’ name in the Empire State in 2012.
Tim O'Mara will hold a book reading and signing at the East Meadow Public Library Friday.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
The Rose Brucia Educational Foundation offers a free program designed to keep elementary-aged children safe.
Cary Welt worked for more than 36 years in the Nassau County Fire Marshal's office.
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Jim Mancuso recognized for his work as lieutenant governor for New York’s South Central Division.
The community sang "God Bless America" together, and then a candle lighting followed.
The Sept. 21 event is part of the Long Island Transplant Recipients International Organization’s annual ceremony.
The county executive hosts a special breakfast in honor of local veterans.
"Honor Flight, One Last Mission" will be shown Sept. 17 at 3 p.m.
Funds raised will go towards the construction of a rain garden at Parkway Elementary School.
News from the surrounding communities.
Christopher Sommella helps combat the mosquito population at Veterans Memorial Park.
East Meadow resident one of 10 women honored during Assemblyman Tom McKevitt's "Women of Distinction" awards ceremony.
Assemblyman McKevitt's annual ceremony will be held at the Farmingdale Public Library beginning at 10 a.m.
East Meadow resident will receive the award during ceremonies Aug. 10.
Alix Pierre will display his artwork at the Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition in August.