Grads aren’t getting hired — here’s what I’m doing about it

Hire Proximity

College students and recent grads are facing one of the toughest job markets in years, and many are coming home to Long Island unsure of what comes next. Parents tell me every week that their kids are bright, capable, and motivated, but they are struggling to get traction, land interviews, or stand out in a crowded hiring landscape. That is exactly why I launched Hire Proximity, a career development company built to give young people the individualized support and employer access they are missing. 1:1 Career Coaching for Students and Recent Graduates This is personalized, practical coaching designed to help early career talent articulate their strengths, refine their story, prepare for interviews, and build confidence. Most students never receive this level of individualized guidance, and it is already helping clients move from uncertainty to clarity. Inside Hiring: Real Conversations With Real Employers Our Inside Hiring series brings students directly into conversation with the people who sit closest to hiring decisions. They hear what strong applicants do differently and how to stand out in a competitive process. Our next session is Monday, March 16 with VaynerX. My goal is simple. I want to level the playing field by giving students real guidance and real proximity to employers, something that has been missing for far too long. If your student is struggling to get started or needs personalized support, I would love to help. Visit www.hireproximity.com or email us at edward@hireproximity.com to learn more or schedule a 1:1 coaching session today. Ready to support, Edward Frankel Founder, Hire Proximity Edward@hireproximity.com

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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!

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,...

NYCCE: New York City Cannabis Exchange

As a state licensed dispensary, our mission is to provide safe and certified adult-use products to adults who are looking for ways to relax, reduce or minimize pain, or to keep calm throughout our daily activities. We have a wide selection of CBD and THC products including flowers, tinctures, concentrates, vapes, chews, pain creams, and salves for all your needs. You can place your orders online on our site and we have delivery and pick available. (Please note we are not doctors and products are for recreational use only)

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As a state licensed dispensary, our mission is to provide safe and certified adult-use products to adults who are looking for ways to relax, reduce...

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

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ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY — With the Veterans Day holiday, residents should expect most villages offices will be closed on Thursday and reopened on Friday at 8 a.m., the village of Rockville Centre said on its website. Additionally, there is no garbage pickup scheduled for Thursday. Veterans Day is a federal holiday and there will no mail delivery. Schools are also closed.

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY — With the Veterans Day holiday, residents should expect most villages offices will be closed on Thursday and reopened on Friday at 8 a.m., the village of Rockville Centre said on its website.

Additionally, there is no garbage pickup scheduled for Thursday. Veterans Day is a federal holiday and there will no mail delivery. Schools are also closed.

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No Garbage Pickup, Village Offices Closed On...

Schools are closed and there is no mail delivery on Thursday in commemoration of the holiday.

No Garbage Pickup, Village Offices Closed On Veterans Day

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A house fire in Bay Park drew the presence of about 70 firefighters Monday afternoon including a hazardous materials team, officials say. 

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Chances Of Seeing 30 Meteors An Hour As Eta...

The Eta Aquariids meteor shower peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Here's how likely it is that Long Islanders will see fireballs.

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MS-13 Gang Members Get 12 Years In Prison After...

Two members of an MS-13-affiliated gang in Hempstead were sentenced to 12 years in prison Thursday, the DA says. 

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