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Catholic Charities of Long Island  Immigration & Refugee Services

The office of Immigration &amp; Refugee Services is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice to counsel, process, file, and represent clients before the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and EOIR Immigration Court. Our organization provides essential support to Ukrainian Humanitarian parolees through the Ukraine Supplemental Appropriation to Resettlement Agencies (USARA) Program. Through USARA, we help individuals and families achieve stability, economic independence, and successful integration into the community. We serve Ukrainian citizens paroled into the U.S., as well as non-Ukrainians who resided in Ukraine and were paroled into the U.S. between February 24, 2022 and September 30, 2024. Our staff offers a wide range of social and employment services, including: • Development of a personalized self-sufficiency plan • Case management and referrals • Employment services, job search skills, and work experience opportunities • Outreach and community support • Social and cultural adjustment assistance • English language support • Help with school, benefits, and local resource navigation • Transitional services and employment retention support We serve Ukrainian citizens paroled into the U.S., as well as non-Ukrainians who resided in Ukraine and were paroled into the U.S. between February 24, 2022 and September 30, 2024. Rooted in compassion and dignity, Catholic Charities of Long Island is committed to helping newcomers rebuild their lives and feel safe, supported, and empowered within their new community.

Nassau County

Melanie Gulbas

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Bellmore

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Catholic Charities of Long Island  Immigration ...

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Grads aren’t getting hired — here’s what I’m doing about it

Hire Proximity

College students and recent grads are facing one of the toughest job markets in years, and many are coming home to Long Island unsure of what comes next. Parents tell me every week that their kids are bright, capable, and motivated, but they are struggling to get traction, land interviews, or stand out in a crowded hiring landscape. That is exactly why I launched Hire Proximity, a career development company built to give young people the individualized support and employer access they are missing. 1:1 Career Coaching for Students and Recent Graduates This is personalized, practical coaching designed to help early career talent articulate their strengths, refine their story, prepare for interviews, and build confidence. Most students never receive this level of individualized guidance, and it is already helping clients move from uncertainty to clarity. Inside Hiring: Real Conversations With Real Employers Our Inside Hiring series brings students directly into conversation with the people who sit closest to hiring decisions. They hear what strong applicants do differently and how to stand out in a competitive process. Our next session is Monday, March 16 with VaynerX. My goal is simple. I want to level the playing field by giving students real guidance and real proximity to employers, something that has been missing for far too long. If your student is struggling to get started or needs personalized support, I would love to help. Visit www.hireproximity.com or email us at edward@hireproximity.com to learn more or schedule a 1:1 coaching session today. Ready to support, Edward Frankel Founder, Hire Proximity Edward@hireproximity.com

Tom Gambardella

Wantagh-Seaford

College students and recent grads are facing one of the toughest job markets in years, and many are coming home to Long Island unsure of what comes...

Learn the Skills, Love the Sport, Swim for Life!

Long Island Swim School

Long Island Swim School is the teaching arm of the nationally ranked Long Island Aquatic Club. Our Learn to Swim programs create strong, safe, and confident swimmers for life. With locations in Garden City and Syosset we train over 2,000 children each week at every swim level from Beginner to Olympian. Long Island Swim School offers swim lessons for children ages 2 - 14years old. The main emphasis of our programs is to teach children to swim correctly and develop essential water skills in a relaxed environment. Our goal driven and technique oriented approach is the key to your child's success. Through skill based quality teaching our students develop a joy for learning and a passion for swimming. At Long Island Swim School, we teach children to swim the same way the best in the world do. By using age-appropriate, proven techniques children build real skills in kick, pull, body position, and breath control. Our logical, consistent progression turns every fundamental—whether blowing bubbles or learning butterfly timing—into a building block for efficient, confident swimming. Our professional staff are swimmers and coaches with the knowledge to give your child the skills to achieve more than just water safety. We provide the best foundation possible for success. Not every child will dream of Olympic glory, but every child should have the foundation to take them there. Whether the end goal is a competitive journey or a recreational one, whether your child competes in 2044 or they are happy playing in their home pool, the skills they learn at Long Island Swim School will take them as far as their dreams allow. Visit our 2 locations: Garden City: 750 F. Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 ​(516) 378-8467 GCSwimLessons@longislandswimming.com Syosset: 170 Michael Drive, Syosset, NY 11791 ​(516) 378-8467 SYSwimLessons@longislandswimming.com

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Long Island Swim School is the teaching arm of the nationally ranked Long Island Aquatic Club. Our Learn to Swim programs create strong, safe, and...

Vision at Cedar Creek is an optometrist owned and optician m

Vision at Cedar Creek

Vision at Cedar Creek is an optometrist owned and optician managed practice ensuring that you will only deal with qualified professionals in the field. We will treat you like family in the process of providing a superior eye care experience. Our staff members, with over 60 years of combined experience, are trained on the latest technological advances in eyewear. At Vision at Cedar Creek, Dr. Eric Tennenbaum provides you with quality eye care for your eyeglass and contact lens needs. Using only premium lenses and contacts to maximize your vision potential. Our Optician Jeff Roth will help you choose from frame brands you know as well as many limited edition styles that you’ll find only here for that unique look.

Vision at Cedar Creek is an optometrist owned and optician managed practice ensuring that you will only deal with qualified professionals in the...

WANTAGH, NY. — A 28-year-old man was hospitalized Friday night after crashing his E-Scooter into a Jeep Grand Cherokee in Wantagh, police said. Nassau County police said the unidentified 28-year-old was riding his e-scooter on Briard Street when he collided with the passenger side door of a 2019 Grand Cherokee that was turning left onto Homestead Avenue. The scooter rider, police said, suffered an arm injury and multiple lacerations to his face. He was hospitalized and listed in stable condition, police said. According to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1352826896872745&amp;set=a.231036585718454&amp;id=100064363436767" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nassau County police</a>, e-scooters are banned from bike lanes, vehicle lanes, park paths and sidewalks across the county. Police did not report any arrests, charges or fines being handed out as a result of the crash Friday.

WANTAGH, NY. — A 28-year-old man was hospitalized Friday night after crashing his E-Scooter into a Jeep Grand Cherokee in Wantagh, police said.

Nassau County police said the unidentified 28-year-old was riding his e-scooter on Briard Street when he collided with the passenger side door of a 2019 Grand Cherokee that was turning left onto Homestead Avenue. The scooter rider, police said, suffered an arm injury and multiple lacerations to his face. He was hospitalized and listed in stable condition, police said. According to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1352826896872745&amp;set=a.231036585718454&amp;id=100064363436767" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nassau County police</a>, e-scooters are banned from bike lanes, vehicle lanes, park paths and sidewalks across the county. Police did not report any arrests, charges or fines being handed out as a result of the crash Friday.

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Jay Estate

<table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/d87faf2e311c45619e094211c4f4ae45?field:event=I%20Love%20My%20Park%20Day&amp;field:event_globalid=6fb209d3-c1cb-4d68-8fb7-e57dc12650da&amp;field:event_name=Jay%20Heritage%20Center" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
We couldn't be more grateful to all the volunteers over the years who have helped beautify the 23-acre Jay Estate (wearing every color T-shirt from yellow to purple)!! From uncovering hidden flagstone paths, to raking leaves and planting annuals. We've participated in every I Love My Parks Day with Parks &amp; Trails NY and NY State Parks since 2012! Partner groups have included the Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Mount Vernon Youth Bureau, Yale Alumni, Con Edison, Rye Neck School, Mamaroneck School, Stanford Alumni, the Rye Garden Club, Rye Sustainability Committee and many more.&nbsp;
Sign up yourself, your family or your group today! Click on the link below and select the Jay Estate. Ideal for students seeking community service hours or adult groups who just want to give back! Event starts at 9am and finishes at 12pm but you can help out for just an hour or two - whatever works for your schedule.
And join us for FREE ice cream from Jimmy's Soft Serve afterwards as our small way of saying thank you.
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Our non-profit, the Jay Heritage Center (JHC)
is dedicated to transforming the 23-acre Jay Estate into a vibrant educational campus, hosting innovative and inclusive programs about American History, Historic Preservation, Social Justice, and Environmental Stewardship.
We hope to encourage people of all ages to understand, preserve and protect our shared heritage and to inspire future historians, civic advocates and stewards to safeguard our fragile cultural resources. Learn more at www.jayheritagecenter.org

Local Event: I Love My Park Day at the Jay Estate

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I Love My Park Day at the Jay Estate

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
We couldn't be more grateful to all the volunteers over the years who have helped beautify the 23-acre...

Join Indigo Goodson-Fields on a bird outing through the Jay Estate's newly designated New York State Birding Trail! Binoculars are not needed but if you have a pair, bring them (there will be a limited amount of shared binoculars available). All ages and experience levels are welcome. 
Indigo Goodson-Fields is a writer, poet, and birder based in Brooklyn. Her forthcoming book, entitled Essential Birding is an anthology about the importance of birding in the lives of Black birders across the U.S. and will be published by OR Books in fall 2026.
Limited to 40 participants - ALMOST FULL <a href="https://jayheritagecenter@gmail.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a>
to reserve your spot!
Log your own bird sightings on Ebird anytime! Check "The Jay Estate" for your bird checklist. <a href="https://ebird.org/hotspot/L15229069" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ebird.org/hotspot/L15229069</a>
Our non-profit, the Jay Heritage Center (JHC)
is dedicated to transforming the 23-acre Jay Estate into a vibrant educational campus, hosting innovative and inclusive programs about American History, Historic Preservation, Social Justice, and Environmental Stewardship.
We hope to encourage people of all ages to understand, preserve and protect our shared heritage and to inspire future historians, civic advocates and stewards to safeguard our fragile cultural resources. Learn more at www.jayheritagecenter.org

Local Event: ﻿FREE Family Birdwatching Workshop with Indigo Goodson-Fields

﻿FREE Family Birdwatching Workshop with Indigo...

Join Indigo Goodson-Fields on a bird outing through the Jay Estate's newly designated New York State Birding Trail! Binoculars...

﻿FREE Family Birdwatching Workshop with Indigo Goodson-Fields

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Long Beach Man Arrested After Burglary, Assault...

Officers used an electronic control device to place the man into custody, police said.

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'Severe Damage' To Elmont CVS After Woman...

Police say a woman crashed into a CVS in Elmont Saturday afternoon after she meant to hit the brake pedal but hit the gas instead. 

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Rockville Centre Man Arrested, Accused Of Trio...

The man is charged in connection with two robberies and one attempted robbery that took place last week, police say. 

Rockville Centre Man Arrested, Accused Of Trio Of Thefts, Police Say

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Nassau County Team Of The Week: New York Relays...

As another action-packed week in Nassau County sports comes to a close, see which athletes are making a difference in the Team of the Week.

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