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Protesters Rally Against Nassau Transgender Athlete Ban
Demonstrators rallied outside of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola Saturday to protest legislation passed June 24 banning transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports at county-owned facilities. More than 75 people gathered to protest the legislation that would require whoever is in...
Councilmember Dalimonte Graduates Nassau County Civilian Police Academy
North Hempstead Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte recently graduated from the Nassau County Police Department’s Civilian Police Academy. The Nassau County Police Department’s Civilian Police Academy is a fourteen-week specialized training course intended to open lines of communication and build trust between the NCPD and residents throughout Nassau County. “During...
Certified Auto New York: Celebrating Customer Success Stories and Exceptional Service
Certified Auto NY: Celebrating customer experiences and unbeatable car leasing deals in Rockville Centre, Long Island, the Hamptons, and Nassau County. ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY, USA, July 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Certified Auto is excited to share the remarkable experiences of its valued customers, showcasing the company's dedication to providing outstanding car leasing services in Rockville Centre, Long Island, the Hamptons, and Nassau County.
Drucker Hosts Blood Drive In Syosset
The office of Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) hosted a blood drive at the Syosset Fire Department on Friday, June 28. Over 30 donors participated in the event. The contributions from the blood drive will help save almost 100 lives. Platelet donors...
Kiwanis bike Challenge aids children’s charities
Larry Amoroso, of Huntington, was among the 70-plus riders to take part in the Nassau County Bicycle Challenge, a children’s charity event hosted by the North Shore Kiwanis Club on Sunday. // Photo by Scott Brinton/Long Island Advocate.
Sad Story Of A Dog Left Tied To A Light Post On A New York Highway
Dogs are considered man's best friend. Big guys, little pups and every wet slobbering size in-between loves us unconditionally. They are there to greet us with excitement every time we return home and, better yet, the feeling we have taking them with us on our next adventure. If you have...
Rockland's feud with Hochul leaves seat on MTA board vacant for more than a year
Rockland County’s feud with Gov. Kathy Hochul over mass transit policy has left county taxpayers without a representative on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board for more than a year. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and his preferred candidate for the seat, Neil Cosgrove, say the governor has shown disrespect...
Man Stuck in New York Cave for Hours Rescued
A 20-year-old man had to be rescued from a cave in upstate New York. If you spend time hiking on any of the numerous trails across New York it's probably a good idea to avoid going into any caves you might come across because it could end up being a situation you aren't able to get yourself out of.
$40 Million Boost Announced for New York’s Veterans – Find Out Who’s Benefiting
In a significant move to bolster New York State's nonprofit sector, more than $40 million in capital grants has been announced for 136 nonprofit organizations. The funding, allocated through the Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program (NICIP) and the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP), aims to address critical infrastructure needs and enhance services for veterans and families across the state.
Bob's Stores is closing all New England locations. What it means in New Hampshire
Bob's Stores is closing all of its store locations, including one in Hampshire. The discount retailer announced it's closing all of its locations throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. The only New Hampshire location is located at 1400 Oaklawn Ave. in Cranston. Bob's Stores President Dave Barton said the company's financial struggles led...
New Civic Engagement Opportunities for SUNY Students
SUNY Students Encouraged To Apply Here for 500 Paid Civic and Service Internships. In a move to foster civic responsibility and community service among its student body, SUNY is launching the Empire State Service Corps Program. This initiative, led by Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, expands paid civic and service opportunities for SUNY students.
New York: Don’t Leave These Items Unattended in Your Backyard
A deer in New York was saved just minutes from death in a New York neighborhood this week. Rescue workers said the tragedy could have been avoided all together if more attention was paid to items left unattended in the homeowner's backyard. From upstate New York to Long Island, many...
Popular Pharmacy Closing Under Performing Stores in New York?
A big-name pharmacy chain has announced they are planning to close a "significant portion" of its 8,000 stores in the U.S. Back in June 2023, we told you that Walgreens was planning to close 150 locations in the United States by the end of the following summer (2024) after the company missed profit expectations again.
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