LI mom-and-pop hardware stores closing as kids shy away from running family businesses

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Upcoming Events

Veterans of Foreign War Post 9263 Meeting

Jan22

Post 9263, new members welcome, meets every month, dates change in Nov. and Dec. due to holidays

Where

VFW Post 9263, Elwood

319 Cuba Hill Rd.

Elwood, NY

11731

Phone

631-368-9463

Price

free

Website
vfw.org

Medicare and Medicaid Insurance Assistance

Jan27

A facilitator from the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island will help with application processes and questions about health plans

Where

Elwood Public Library

1929 Jericho Tpke.

Elwood, NY

Phone

516-505-4426

Price

free

Foreclosure Prevention Counseling

Jan29

Housing Help, Inc. will discuss how to avoid foreclosure on your home and answer questions, register starting Dec. 22

Where

Elwood Public Library

1929 Jericho Tpke.

Elwood, NY

Phone

631-499-3722

Price

free

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