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Published September 30Leadership Lessons with Michael Dowling: Navigating Change, Innovation and the Future of Healthcare
Schneps Media will host its next Schneps Connects networking breakfast on October 15, featuring an intimate conversation with Michael Dowling, CEO Emeritus of Northwell Health, as he shares insights from his decades of leadership at one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems.…
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Published September 29Great Neck restaurant co-owner Adam Almaghribi sells stake after 23 years
“It is time to say goodbye.” That was how Adam Almaghribi began his farewell to Great Neck, announcing he was leaving Mangia Bene, the restaurant on Middle Neck Road he helped build over 23 years. In a Facebook post, he recalled birthdays, milestones and generations of children…
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Published September 29Westbury Ave. revitalization efforts begin for 2027 finish
Revitalization efforts on Westbury Avenue started on Tuesday, Sept. 29, as construction workers broke ground to fix the road and sidewalk, add light fixtures and plant dozens of new trees. Elected officials, members of the Carle Place Civic Association and heads of Stasi General…
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Published September 29Sen. Rhoads honor Nassau women of distinction
Fourteen accomplished women across Nassau County were honored for strengthening their communities and serving as dedicated leaders. The women were honored by Sen. Steven Rhoads during his fourth annual Women of Distinction ceremony held at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public…
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Published September 29For dogs, stopping to smell the flowers is essential
Humans are always in a hurry. When we walk our dogs, we tend to want to keep moving. When a dog stops to sniff for what seems like an eternity, the instinct may be to tug the leash and go, but what if the stop-and-sniff is actually the most important part of the walk?…
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Published September 29Weather washes out Pride in Port, but Vikings rally for Homecoming win
The nor’easter may have washed out most of Port Washington Union Free School District’s annual Pride in Port homecoming parade and celebration, but the district found a way to keep the spirit of homecoming alive. With rainy weather expected throughout the weekend, the district…
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Published September 29A Day of Courage will turn the Village of Roslyn pink and white
Roslyn Village will once again turn pink and white this October as A Day of Courage returns with a communitywide effort to raise money for cancer research. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 14, when businesses throughout the village are expected to participate in the…
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Published September 29Conference discusses aging with HIV at Farmingdale State College
People with diagnosed HIV are living longer, but are experiencing symptoms of aging earlier than other populations. People 60 and older make up the largest population living with HIV across Long Island, at 36.6%, according to health experts from VNS Health. Jennifer McCaffrey, an…
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Published September 29Hochul announces grants to fire department, Pascucci soccer field
Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Long Island on Friday, Sept. 18, and announced that her office will provide nearly $1 million in funding to turf Glen Cove’s Ernest J. Pascucci Soccer Field. During her visit, Hochul also announced the Glen Cove Fire Department has received a $287,324…
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Published September 29Going Places: Halloween Expands to a Full Month of Festivities
By Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com New York may have its pumpkins and Headless Horseman but Salem has its witches and witchcraft, and not just at Halloween. But Salem, celebrating its 400th anniversary this year, has become hallowed ground for…
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Published September 28Barbara Curtis celebrates 100th birthday with family, village proclamation
Barbara Curtis has a simple recipe for a happy, long life: stay calm, keep busy and treasure every moment with family. As she celebrated her 100th birthday, those words reflected a century filled with love, hard work and generations of relatives. Curtis, a resident of Atria…
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Published September 28Mineola Fall Festival to return for two days of autumn fun
The Mineola Fall Festival will return to Memorial Park for its third annual celebration Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18, bringing two days of food, music, family activities, vendors and seasonal entertainment to the village. The festival, held from noon to 6 p.m. each day…