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Donations difficult to come by

The altruistic spirit that is alive in most of us during the holidays makes it a perfect time for charitable organizations to ask for donations. But this year charitable events like the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life are re-evaluating … Continue reading

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Burgers, booze and Barack Obama

       The beer taps were flowing at The Irish Rogue, a Hell’s Kitchen pub, on election night. Act Now volunteers and avid Barack Obama supporters crammed into the upstairs lounge of the pub and tuned into CNN to watch the … Continue reading

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Astoria teen breaks gender barriers on football field

From the backyard of my two-family Astoria home I can hear the roars of fans at the Long Island City H.S. football field, situated a convenient block away. Most weeks the games are sparsely attended but recently there has been … Continue reading

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