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Educators, Officials Prod Hochul on Free School Meals for All Students

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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 …

Nassau Legislator Proposes Harry Chapin Day

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A Nassau County legislator is proposing to designate July 16 Harry Chapin Day in Nassau County. The Huntington singer-songwriter, who died in 1981, was a philanthropist and activist on hunger issues.  Legislator Arnold W. Drucker, D-Plainview, joined Harry Chapin’s son, Josh, and leaders of Long Read More …