A Long Island Food Not Bombs “Food Share.” Photo courtesy of Long Island Food Not Bombs. Imagine a place on Long Island where people exchange vegetarian food, clothing, toys, and household essentials. Local residents take what they need and give what they can. This is the philosophy of Long Island Food Not Bombs, an organization […]
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Helping 20-Year-Old Quadriplegic Return Home: Huntington Station Community Effort
Photo courtesy of Marti Lukralle Friends of Huntington Station Latin Quarter, or HSLQ, has raised over $10,000 for Carolyn Lukralle, a survivor of a major auto accident in October. Lukralle, a 20-year-old athlete, has been living at Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation since January 14. Even after several spinal surgeries and intensive […]
NSASA’s Social and Recreational Activities Enrich Lives of Children and Adults with Autism
April is Autism Awareness Month. Suzanne Reek, President of the Nassau Suffolk Chapter of Autism Society of America, explained the importance of the organization’s social events for people with autism. In addition, a new documentary, The United States of Autism, will be coming to Long Island and features a Long Island family. Nassau Suffolk Autism […]
Update: Photos from March 19 St. Baldrick’s Day Event, Calhoun High School
On March 19 at Calhoun High School in Merrick, teachers and students shaved or donated their hair in honor of those with cancer, as part of the St. Baldrick’s Day events being held across the nation. Pictured here are students Sofia Tibaldi, Ethan and Ashley Arriaga, and Aidan and Conor Darcy. Sofia is a Leukemia […]
VetsBuild: Career Opportunities in Green Construction for All Long Island Veterans
My Commentary As a job seeker myself, I enjoy reading and writing about worthwhile Long Island employment opportunities. VetsBuild offers Long Island veterans a clear path to employment in green construction. VetsBuild Offers Free Job Training to Veterans Since 2012, VetsBuild has been training veterans to work in home construction, with the support of a […]
Happy St. Baldrick’s Day: Inspirational Long Island Cancer News
Why are people shaving their heads bald? What does pizza have to do with cancer? Find out in today’s Long Island good news commentary. St. Baldrick’s Day Comes to Long Island In this world where beauty means everything to so many, St. Baldrick’s Day events are an inspiring show of solidarity with cancer patients everywhere. […]
SILO Assistive Technology Fair in Ronkonkoma: Learn How Technology Transforms the Lives of People with Disabilities
When: Wednesday, March 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Where: Suffolk Independent Living Organization (SILO) 2111 Lakeland Ave. Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 (631) 880-7929 Did you know that people who cannot use pedals in their car can use hand controls instead? Have you heard of adaptive software that magnifies a computer screen or reads it […]
Project Hope and YES Community Counseling Center: Resources and Emotional Support for Those Hit Hardest by Sandy
YES Community Counseling Center is starting new support groups for children and adults, in addition to its existing programs for Hurricane Sandy survivors. The Center works with Project Hope, a program created by the New York State Office of Mental Health, with support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Center for Mental […]