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State Approves Fishing Industry Grant

A new program approved by New York State could help coastal fishing businesses hit hard by Hurricane Sandy back on their feet with grants of up to $50,000 to cover losses. The newly minted Coastal Fishing Industry Grant Program could help businesses recover from any losses that occurred as a result of the October superstorm, whether they were fishing for fluke or digging for clams.

Lakeview Resident to Return Nassau Award

Lakeview native Cay Fatima has announced she will be returning the “Trailblazer Award” given to her by the Nassau County Legislature on March 18 after learning that the county allegedly planned to rename her Environmental Bond Act Program project. Fatima’s project called for a garden to be named Roderick Cockerham Botanical Peace Garden. Cockerham was a Lakeview teenager who was shot and killed by his neighbor in 1989. However, Fatima claims that the county executive’s office has hijacked her Environmental Bond Act Project by orchestrating a ribbon cutting ceremony for a “Lakeview Peace Garden” scheduled for May 28.

Bangladesh Medical Association to Aid Schools

Touched by the plight of Long Beach Public Schools in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, the New York Chapter of the Bangladesh Medical Association made a $15,000 contribution to the school district. The money will be used to replace lost books.

Flowers, Celebs and History, Entwined

A garden show featuring  the music of "Funny Girl" Fanny Brice, her former home and even an antique fire truck that helped rescue the house decades ago got underway Wednesday in Huntington.

Kosher Shop Under Synagogue Supervision

Shock Ice Cream, which has always served kosher goods, is now under the supervision of the Hamptons Synagogue.  Elyse Richman, owner of Shock, and the synagogue recently came to an agreement in which the synagogue will be inspecting all of the goods at Shock, including bakery items, like cupcakes that can be purchased as a single snack or ordered for parties. The agreement was reached eight months after the synagogue and  Beach Bakery severed ties after a dispute.

Volunteer in Moore, Okla.: '6 Months Ago, This Was Us'

It is a familiar feeling that many of us get when we see hurt and destruction happening to those around us, the need to help, to do something. When disaster struck in Oklahoma, one Smithtown resident was on the ground just a short time later, with outstretched hand to those in need.  Craig Cooper, a freelance video and event producer from Smithtown, is also a volunteer with the American Red Cross. For Cooper, Hurricane Katrina was his call to action.


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