Hannon Joins Hearts For Hunger
February 21, 2012
Legislative food challenge
(Long Island, NY) “Every day, thousands of people on Long Island go hungry,” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau). “Residents can help me help Long Islanders who are in need of food by stopping by my Community Office to donate any non-perishable food item, which will be collected by Long Island Cares.”
Senator Hannon is […]
Murray Joins Hearts To Fight Hunger
February 16, 2012
Office serves as location for Long Island Cares-Harry Chapin Food Bank drive
(Long Island, NY) Assemblyman Dean Murray (R, C – East Patchogue) is taking part in the Hearts to Fight Hunger Legislative Food Drive Challenge sponsored by Long Island Cares and the Harry Chapin Food Bank. From now through March 9, residents can bring food […]
Coram Blood And Bone Marrow Drive A Huge Success
February 15, 2012
Over 40 blood donors participated
(Long Island, NY) Assemblyman Dan Losquadro (R,C – Shoreham) and Assemblyman Dean Murray (R,C – East Patchogue) would like to thank everyone who participated in last week’s blood and bone-marrow drive at the Coram Fire Department. Over 40 blood donors participated in the February 11 event, with numerous participants taking part […]
Excess Valentines Day Candy Wanted
February 14, 2012
Donate it to your local emergency food pantry
(Long Island, NY) Did you receive more candy for Valentine’s Day than you can or should eat? If so, why not donate it to your local emergency food pantry? Food pantries often have bare shelves in winter, and this winter even more of our neighbors than usual are […]
King Kullen Helps Raise Money For LI Cares
February 13, 2012
Through “Check Out Hunger” campaign
(Bethpage, NY) King Kullen, America’s First Supermarket, recently came
to the aid of Long Islanders in need by hosting a “Check Out Hunger” campaign in its stores, raising $38,012. The money was donated to the Long Island Cares/Harry Chapin Food Bank, which has been serving the hungry on Long Island since 1980.
King […]
A Giant Donation To Veterans
February 6, 2012
Donation to the food pantry at The Vets Place
(Long Island, NY) With the New York Giants triumphing over the New England Patriots in a thrilling Super Bowl XVLI, Assemblyman Dean Murray (R, C – East Patchogue) is changing the terms of his friendly wager with Massachusetts Representative Steven S. Howitt (R – Fourth District). Rather […]
Fund To Benefit Childrens Brain Tumor Foundation
February 6, 2012
Portion of Agency Commissions & Annual Profits to Benefit Not-For-Profit Organization
(Syosset, NY) Though the holiday season of giving is now behind of us, Homes By Mara Realty President and Owner Mara Navaretta is keeping the spirit of giving alive year round throughout 2012, setting up a reserve fund within her agency in which a portion […]
The Arbors Expands Heroes Welcome Program
January 31, 2012
Program now available at all communities
(Islandia, NY) After receiving an overwhelming response to last year’s piloted Heroes Welcome Program for First Responders, The Arbors Assisted Living Communities, which has locations in Westbury, Bohemia, Islandia and Hauppauge, is ringing in the New Year by rolling out its signature program beyond its Islandia location to make it […]
Fruitcake Wanted
January 4, 2012
Really!
(Long Island, NY) There are probably as many jokes about fruitcake as there fruitcakes. Unless, of course, there is really only one tin that is re-gifted year after year.
Some of us actually like fruitcake and look forward to receiving it in December, but others, perhaps the vast majority of Americans, would rather use these gifts […]
HS Students Reveive Assist In Drug Abuse Prevention
January 3, 2012
Firsthand lesson on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse from professional basketball player Chris Herren
(Smithtown, NY) More than 500 students at Smithtown High School West received a firsthand lesson on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction from former NBA professional/European professional basketball player Chris Herren. The former high school basketball All-American […]
