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Supervisor Clavin Announces $2 Million Donation to Local Food Banks

Editor May 5, 2020

Today, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald X. Clavin, Jr. and the Town Board have announced that $2 million will be directly routed to fourteen local food banks within the Town of Hempstead. The announcement, in partnership with Long Island Cares, comes as the first official action of the newly

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Babylon Rotary Club Food Buy

Editor April 29, 2019

The Babylon Rotary Club invited 5 local soup kitchens to Restaurant Depot in Farmingdale and asked them to purchase anything they needed because they had been receiving phone calls that their pantries were empty.   The five soup kitchens are listed below:   The Mercy Inn In Wyandanch United Methodist Church of Babylon Christ Episcopal […]

Seasonal Spring

Serve Up Homemade Salsa This Cinco de Mayo

Editor April 22, 2019

Much like St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by people with no trace of Irish heritage, Cinco de Mayo has become a day of celebration for people who do not trace their ancestry to Mexico. In fact, History.com notes that Cinco de Mayo is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, where the day commemorates a symbolic […]

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Host a Turkey-Free Thanksgiving (And Other Meal Ideas Inspired By The First Thanksgiving)

Editor November 2, 2018

Low in fat, high in protein and an inexpensive source of iron, zinc, potassium and B vitamins, turkey makes a healthy addition to a person’s diet. Turkey also tends to be the star of the show on Thanksgiving and other holidays. Even though turkey can be a delicious addition to any holiday table, some people […]