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$50G for a quinceañera: Why some LIers want to give the next generation what they missed out on
"I was always thinking why I didn't have it," one mother said of her quinceañera. For her daughters, she said, "I want them thinking everything is possible in life."
7m readMORE ON THIS TOPICHere's what goes into quinceañera parties on LI
'Keeping the tradition alive': LI man's Navaratri display celebrates Hindu religion, customs4m read
Artist, chemist, craftsman: LI man brings old paintings to life5m read
LI woman on a mission to celebrate Hispanic culture through food7m read
Making the Grade: 2 Long Island student podcasts win NPR contest3m read
Travel & Experiences
Bucket List: Learn to skateboard, at any age1m read
5 tea rooms to try on Long Island1m read
Bucket List: Become a DJ1m read
Bucket List: Visit the Taj Mahal in India1m read
4 literary sites to visit on LI this fall2m read
Bucket List: Learn to meditate with these LI classes1m read
Love
I Do!: It was love at first bite (of pizza)1m read
I Do!: After a bout of nerves, they found their Disney romance1m read
I Do!: Despite the 'twists and turns' of life, their commitment was unwavering 1m read
I Do!: Growing their love amid the flowers1m read
I Do!: Their love took flight during the pandemic1m read
I Do!: From swiping right to meeting the parents, all in a week1m read
Money & Retirement
Seniors Calendar: LI event listings1m read
Asking the Clergy: What is Dussehra?2m read
Class reunions in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens3m read
Asking the Clergy: What is a modern miracle?2m read
Ask the Expert: Leaving an IRA to a minor1m read
Ask the Expert: Do I have to pay state tax on 401(k) and 457 plan distributions?1m read
Hometown Heroes
Hometown Hero: Firefighter mentor wants to help teens go in 'the right direction'1m read
Hometown Hero: Teen honored for helping deliver his baby cousin1m read
Hometown Heroes: After the death of their premature baby, LI couple founded nonprofit to help other parents2m read
Hometown Hero: Teens teach kids to make gifts for older LIers1m read
Hometown Hero: LIer helps equip foster kids as they age out of the system2m read
Hometown Hero: LI teen's 'giving box' provides free food to those in need1m read
Stress Less
50,000 extra calories needed during pregnancy1m read
Jersey Shore rental market plummets. What's going on?1m read
'Adult-onset acne' more common than you think1m read
House-rich, but cash-poor? Options for homeowners5m read
What's the best mosquito repellent? 1m read
Could a 'body double' help you with money tasks?1m read