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Tricia Reehil had already carved a career on Wall Street when she realized her aspiration, and turned to teaching.
Nurse Michele Latona is is warm toward all (but cool in a crisis).
Healthcare providers offered free blood pressure checks and spoke to visitors about diet, exercise and the need for cancer screenings.
In honor of former FDNY member Martin "Woody" McHale, Tunnel to Towers paid off his family's mortgage and committed to taking care of college tuition for his twin sons.
"I lived under Hitler and I ran. And Mussolini put me in a pen as a prisoner. And then I ran again from [communism] and Stalin," he said about his life.
There's Tyler Burbatsky and Andrew Riggs from Commack, Aiden Barnes and Malachi Collins from Elmont and Nick Serrano and Anthony Borawski from West Babylon.
The underpass would often accumulate puddles and mud due to ongoing drainage issues.
She takes her students into the district's schools, where they get to work directly with classroom teachers and students.
Diwali was celebrated at Oak Beach Saturday.
They played for Long Island Lutheran and impressed the Fordham coaching staff so much that they were offered scholarships right on the spot.
"Young people are starting to embrace this because they want socialization and this is a great place for that," one fan said.
The nonprofit HANK pairs teens with seniors in Garden City, Floral Park and Stewart Manor to help with household chores, such as vacuuming, gardening, snow removal and more.
She developed and led six free robotics workshops for elementary and middle school students at the Bethpage Public Library.
No cost estimates are available yet as to how much the county may commit to creating a new museum.
It replaces the sole surviving outpost of Spycoast Kitchen & Cocktails.
Protections lapsed decades ago, leaving the building vulnerable to development.
The Piano Man is selling most off his storied collection through Gooding Christie's, the automotive division of Christie's Auction House in Manhattan, in November.
The kid who scored the winning goal in the 2013 state final now has his sights set on ultimate goal: MLS Cup.
Dolphins were abundant in the Sound before the 1940s, but in the following decades, they seemed to disappear.
Long Islanders can enjoy sparkling light displays at new and relocated holiday venues this year.
He was selected out of 700 submissions for the gig.
Carrie Aronson has raised more than $380,000 in her daughter's memory for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
"It is very rare when you see one guy knitting, let alone nine guys sitting around a table knitting in public," the group's founder said.
"We kind of wanted to create a place on Long Island that we wish we had growing up," Coffee Barn's chief marketing officer said.
The dumplings are staples of Tibetan, Nepali and Indian cultures.
Halloween has "become bigger than New Year's Eve."
"She is so open to listening, open to new things, open to making sure that all her students relate to her," one student said.
The annual tournament honors Michelle O'Neill, who died of cancer at age 24.
As the number of seniors pursuing an active lifestyles into their 70s and 80s grows, so does the number seeking joint replacement surgery.
The Wantagh teen has delivered a dozen presentations to hundreds of local seniors on the benefits of working and therapy dogs.
Village Vintage combines secondhand fashion with theatrical design for a shopping adventure.
Coverage gaps mean parents already grappling with medical bills struggle to save for specialty bikes, strollers and other items.
The students were named winners of PSEG Long Island's seventh annual "I Am EM-Powered" contest.
The odds of winning the grand prize in the $3 Million Bonus Stars game are 1 in 5,878,683.33.
The short one-take film clips Baldinger posts from his phone and dubs "Baldy's Breakdowns" are some of the most highly regarded football dissections around.
The in-store Stitch Bar for custom chain-stitch embroidery is a star attraction of the business.
Tom Lyon has spent decades trying to incorporate more compassion into community service.
Tribute bands are attracting dedicated fans, offering affordable alternatives to seeing original artists live.
"I think Women on the Water gives them that opportunity to participate in a very supportive atmosphere," said Kathy Gallo, co-chair of the program at the Port Washington Yacht Club.
James Doyle, a 22-year-old from Elmont, will attend the game in which the jersey makes its on-ice debut.
It's hard work to run a successful restaurant, and these enduring spots have stood the test of time.
The Häagen-Dazs will host a grand opening and free ice cream giveaway on Saturday.
The vibe is casual but the burgers are carefully crafted.
The audio engineer from Queens received a kidney and pancreas three months ago at North Shore University Hospital.
"He's big, he's a duck. What's not to like?" said one participant and winner of the coveted last-place prize.
The 22nd annual event aims to help families ahead of the start of the school year and empower kids to start classes with pride.
Kiko Mauigoa is a second-year inside linebacker for the Jets. Sisi Mauigoa is a rookie starting guard for the Giants.
They were in a co-ed service fraternity at SUNY Geneseo and were friends for years before reconnecting when they both moved back to Long Island in 2019.
Bridget Rogers overcame a brain tumor and is a third-year medical student working at Stony Brook Hospital Southampton.
'Women Like Us,' starring Whoopi Goldberg, is planning to shoot scenes this fall at Crescent Beach and The Pridwin Hotel and Cottages.
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