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Long Island Black churches changed by pandemic
Like so many others who lived through the past three years, many leaders of Black churches in Nassau and Suffolk said they have emerged from the pandemic stronger, but to a changed world — overseeing houses of worship now seen also as hubs for change.
3m readMORE ON THIS TOPICBlack History Month events on Long Island
'Maybe the church didn't need to be in the four walls'
William Vanderbilt II photos being digitized at LIU Post's Palmer School2m read
Wreckage found off Fire Island thought to be former SS Savannah3m read
'It's just a cool find. It really is.'
Nassau street to be renamed Thursday, replacing sign named after KKK leader2m read
Lost and found: Historian tracks down one of Islip's 'wandering' structures2m read
New 363 area code launches tomorrow in Nassau, joining 5161m read
For civil rights icon, the struggle continues3m read
Hearing history in Hempstead
Islip shop's closing will end building's streak2m read
Civil rights leader Hazel Dukes on MLK Day says she has more to do2m read
Attorney General Letitia James, invited to commemorate 56 years since Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech at Temple Beth-El
Students' art, essays carry King's legacy forward4m read
Mastic Beach village hall is now home of the hamlet's first library1m read
Martin Luther King's 'fill up the jails' speech is alive in virtual reality2m read
Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy reflected in students' art
'These things are good to keep these memories alive'
In Roslyn, a new mill foundation will shore up piece of history1m read
They hosted a King: Event at Great Neck temple to mark MLK's 1967 speech1m read
North Bellmore's Rose Girone set to mark 111 years2m read
'My mother had a lot of courage' says daughter of woman who turns 111 this week
In Huntington, a salute to women who made history matter2m read
Memorial Mass in Rockville Centre honors Pope Benedict XVI3m read
Memorial Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at St. Agnes Cathedral
Former Suffolk police chief of patrol dies at 872m read
Jim Tsunis Sr., 94, powerhouse in LI real estate, business circles4m read
Alan DeRovira of Rockville Centre, family physician, dies at 672m read
NYC formed 125 years ago — and paved the way for Nassau County4m read
MacArthur airport departures down 17% since 20195m read
Pelé planted roots on LI, metropolitan area2m read
'Great Air Race' of 1919 started on Long Island9m read
This LI teen was born a 'savior sibling' for his sister. Now he's getting ready for college.4m read
70-year-old scrapbooks from closed Temple Beth-El to be preserved, digitized2m read
Drinks could be back on tap after relocation of historic Roe Tavern1m read
Effort to preserve historically Black beach communities gets a boost1m read
Uniondale library programs explore, celebrate Haitian culture2m read
Justice for sister's killer brings joy at Rockville Centre bridge where victim was found 2m read
Memorial created for victims of 'Torso Killer'
App to bring to life lesser-known Teddy Roosevelt sites2m read
Marker at Amityville pond honors former Jewish resident and businessman1m read
Pride, family history and emotion: Amityville pond named after Jacob Hartmann
Long Beach's 113-year-old museum in need of urgent repair, historical society says1m read
LI's WWII vets commemorate 81st anniversary of Pearl Harbor bombing2m read
Remembering Pearl Harbor with 'The Dropping of the Roses'
Rockville Centre Historical Society digitizing archives1m read
Historic E. Setauket church to spruce up aging grave markers2m read
Headstones in historic cemetery at East Setauket church getting a refresh
Volunteers step up to help at aviation museum5m read
LI volunteer on helping to restore planes: 'It's in my blood'