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EAC Network Receives State Funding to Transform EAC Network's Child Advocacy Center
$4.35 Million in State Funding to Transform EAC Network’s Child Advocacy Center in Suffolk, Bolstering Services for Local Children and Families

A major overhaul is coming to EAC Network’s Wheeler Road Campus in Central Islip. State officials have secured $4.35 million to modernize the campus, home to EAC Network’s Child Advocacy Center and other programs serving some of Long Island’s most vulnerable residents. The funding will renovate two key buildings, 80…

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Op-Ed: The most dangerous season for New York drivers is here: three steps that could save a life

Every summer, as school lets out and Long Island families load up the car for road trips, day camps, and weekend getaways, we enter what traffic safety researchers call the “100 Deadliest Days” — the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal crashes involving teen drivers spike dramatically….

On surviving the end-of-year overwhelm as a Long Island parent
It’s Not the Heat—It’s the Schedule

Sometime around May, something shifts for Long Island parents. One morning you glance at your phone and realize that between now and the last day of school, you are expected to attend a spring fling, coordinate field day gear, buy a prom corsage, RSVP to three birthday parties, survive finals…

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Addressing NYC’s Opioid Epidemic Together: Community Solutions

The opioid crisis has touched the lives of countless individuals and families. The opioid crisis is killing one New Yorker every three hours. However, New York communities refuse to sit idly by and watch as friends, neighbors, and loved ones fall victim to this epidemic. Instead, NYC focuses on prevention,…

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Resilient Neighborhoods: Stronger and Safer Together

A community’s “bend, don’t break” mentality is the foundation for resilient neighborhoods. The world around us will always be in a state of flux, but we must remember that when we band together, we can overcome any public safety issue. While law enforcement plays a crucial role in maintaining order…

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Planned Giving: Leave a Legacy of Assistance Behind

In a world where we strive to make a difference, planned giving stands as a testament to the enduring impact one can have on future generations. This unique form of philanthropy allows individuals to leave a legacy that will continue to make an impact far beyond their lifetime. Whether supporting…

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