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Leaders of hunger-relief efforts, medical experts, educators and elected officials Friday called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to fund free meals for all students in her next state budget. Gathered at Jefferson Primary School in Huntington, the assemblage of leaders said that $280 million should be Read More …
After 14 months, the Northport Historical Society museum will reopen June 2 to the public, followed June 6 by a gala and opening reception for its exhibit that celebrates immigrants and their impact on the community. The exhibit is entitled Immigrants of Northport and East Read More …
The Walt Whitman Birthplace is inviting residents to contribute videos and artwork to celebrate the 202nd birthday of the famed American poet. Selected videos from people showing themselves reading from Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass” and artwork inspired by the poet will be shown during a Read More …
As we approach the New Year many of us are ready to say good riddance to 2020, a year unlike any other. In spite of the bleakness of the situation, we have seen the best in our human spirit in unprecedented numbers. We recognize our Read More …
Medicare has issued an alert warning against several scams involving the Covid-19 vaccine. The federal agency covers the cost of the vaccine, warning recipients to never provide their Medicare card number. And never pay to join a list to get the vaccine, get early access Read More …
Now is your chance to support the organizations that have been helping Huntington residents all year long. It’s #GivingTuesday, a global campaign to raise money for nonprofits that assist people with food, housing, health, education and much more. You can find local organizations to support Read More …
After beating a mild case of COVID-19, Paul Castain knew he wanted to help other people who have been affected by recent the global pandemic. Partnering with the American Lung Association, the 26-year-old Huntington resident decided to re-create the Tour de France from his home Read More …
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer virtually joined the Health & Welfare Council of Long Island to break down the CARES Act, how it impacts the region and the hundreds of nonprofits affected by the global pandemic. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Read More …
Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk has been working towards helping the local medical community by donating fabric to help create masks. Suffolk ReStore, Habitat’s sales center which carries a selection of gently used building supplies and home furnishings, donated approximately 40 yards of fabric to Read More …
Drawing from her own experience as a woman with Down syndrome, Brittany Schiavone of Huntington has been officially honored as the 2019 L’Oreal Paris Women of Worth National Honoree. As previously reported, the 30-year-old founded her own nonprofit in 2016 and has been making a Read More …