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

Nassau County

Tom Gambardella

New York City Metropolitan Area

Wantagh-Seaford

New York

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...

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)

New York City

Queens County

Bayside-Douglaston

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

Melanie Gulbas

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...

Please take a few minutes to watch my first campaign video: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ePP9aKRHTU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ePP9aKRHTU</a>. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/GillenForNassauhttp://" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Laura Gillen for Nassau County Clerk"</a> for more!

Rockville Centre

VIDEO: Laura Gillen for County Clerk

Health & Fitness

Malverne-Lynbrook

Freeport

Merrick

Long Beach

Five Towns

East Meadow

Bellmore

Mineola

New Hyde Park

Sip, Paint & Prince

Hi Purple Family,
Something special is coming to Nassau County.
PRINCE Fans of Long Island (Musicology Long Island) our upcoming experience:
Sip, Paint &amp; Prince Saturday, May 2, 2026 3 PM – 6 PM Nassau County, Long Island, NY
This is not your typical paint and sip.
Think curated Prince vibes. Guided art. Wine and small bites. Creative energy in a room full of music lovers.

Local Event: Sip, Paint & Prince

Hi Purple Family,
Something special is coming to Nassau County.
PRINCE Fans of Long Island (Musicology Long Island) our...

Rockville Centre Man Arrested, Accused Of Trio...

The man is charged in connection with two robberies and one attempted robbery that took place last week, police say. 

Rockville Centre Man Arrested, Accused Of Trio Of Thefts, Police Say

Crime & Safety

Long Island

Nassau County Team Of The Week: New York Relays...

As another action-packed week in Nassau County sports comes to a close, see which athletes are making a difference in the Team of the Week.

Nassau County Team Of The Week: New York Relays, Career-Capping Goals, Memorial Softball Tournament

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Across America

Rescue Horse That Beat Death Returns The Favor:...

Artist peddles T-shirts to buy bookstore that isn’t for sale; kits do the darnedest things; cops look for volunteers to get good and drunk.

Rescue Horse That Beat Death Returns The Favor: Weird News & Oddities

Community Corner

Hempstead Woman Faces Attempted Murder Charge...

A Hempstead woman faces an attempted murder charge after she caused a fracture to her 21-month-old daughter’s skull, prosecutors say. 

Hempstead Woman Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Swinging 21-Month-Old Daughter Into Wall, DA Says

65 Percent Of New Yorkers Over 50 Concerned...

65 percent of New Yorkers over 50 are at least somewhat concerned about dementia or memory loss, a new survey says. 

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