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Over 250 health, educational and anti-hunger organizations including the NYS American Academy of Pediatrics support healthy meals in school for all New York’s children. We must urge legislators and the Governor to include this initiative in the budget, Dr. Eve Krief writes. Read More …
Just Salad has opened in Commack, one of four new restaurants brought to Long Island by the chain founded in New York City. The restaurant, at 6040 Jericho Turnpike, is marking the grand opening with special promotional offerings: $5 Meal Days: Every customer who orders Read More …
Andre Sorrentino and friends will be both collecting and giving away turkeys Monday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Sorrentino Family Foundation is expecting to feed an estimated 3,000 people, continuing a tradition begun a few years ago. But they could use more donations Read More …
Island Harvest Food Bank kicked off its annual Turkey and Trimmings collection campaign on Tuesday. The annual food collection helps Long Islanders in need enjoy a holiday-style meal. Randi Shubin Dresner, president and CEO of Island Harvest,said that the food bank forecasts a demand for Read More …
Huntington employers are looking to fill numerous positions. Here are just a few openings in the food industry. Read More …
Project HOPE always was and always will be a movement guided by the Holy Spirit. It began some 18 years ago because a group of teenaged volunteers heard a presentation about the hungry in our Huntington Station community and decided to do something about it. Read More …
The last time that a president of the United States convened a Commission on Hunger was in September of 1978, when the late singer, Grammy Award winning songwriter, and Long Island hunger activist Harry Chapin successfully lobbied former President Jimmy Carter to convene such a Read More …
Employers in and around Huntington are filling jobs. Here are a few of the recent openings. Read More …
Wok and Roll restaurant is opening Friday, offering an updated and clever take on Asian dishes with a musical flair. Owner Chris Quirke is working with head chef Chris “Geo” Huang on the menu, which the restaurant describes as “signature stir fry and more” offerings. Read More …
Restaurants outside New York City will be able to open at 75 percent capacity starting March 19, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Sunday. Restaurants had previously been at 50 percent. Those in the city will remain at 35 percent. “Our fight in the war against Read More …