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NYS Issues Guidance To Schools, Citing 'Threats Of Increased Federal Immigration Actions'
Newsday A feelings chart in a classroom at Our Lady of Guadalupe bilingual school in Central Islip. The state has issued guidance to...
Darwin Yanes
Jan 183 min read
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Latino Young Professionals of East End Aims To Build Community, Provide Guidance
LatinoĀ Young Professionals of the East End co-founders Nicole Velez, left, JonathanĀ Lopez and Daniela Chavez. Credit: Morgan Campbell As...
Sheryl Nance-Nash
Sep 20, 20246 min read
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East End Group Answers 'Desperate Need' For Helping Youth With Mental Health Challenges
Luna Paucar was in her freshman year at Boston College last fall when her social anxiety became too hard to ignore.Ā āEntering college...
Olivia Winslow
Jul 24, 20244 min read
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OLA of Eastern Long Island listed in state budget for first time
Teens can call or text the Youth Connect helpline at (631) 810-9010 to anonymously speak to a trained crisis counselor in either English...
Ana Borruto
Jun 24, 20243 min read
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In State Budget, a Win for OLA
The organization announced Friday that it has now "secured a place in the New York State budget," with the State Legislature allocating a to
Christine Sampson
Jun 13, 20243 min read
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OLA Secures Place in NYS Budget for $50,000,
For the first time in its 22-year history, OLA of Eastern Long Island has secured a place in the New York State budget, ensuring the...
27East
Jun 10, 20243 min read
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OLA and Whitmores Partner To Offer Free Financial Literacy Pilot Program for Workforce
When Mariah Whitmore reads the marketing materials from her 401K provider, her eyes glaze over. And so, when the partner at Whitmores ā...
Michelle Trauring
Apr 3, 20243 min read
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Financial Literacy Series Continues for East End Workforce
The two remaining financial literacy workshops organized through a partnership between OLA (OrganizaciĆ³n Latino Americana) of Eastern...
27East
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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OLA To Hold Youth Summit On Emotional & Mental Health
OLA of Eastern Long Island will hold its first-ever Youth Summit for young people ages 14 to 22 on Monday, Aug. 15 at the Bridgehampton...
Beth Young
Aug 9, 20222 min read
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OLA Celebrates 20 Years of Advocacy on the East End
OLA staff members are celebrating 20 years of working for a more equitable East End for Latino immigrants. Here they are pictured at the...
OLA of Eastern Long Island
Jul 29, 20228 min read
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OLA invites adolescents to participate in a workshop on sexual education
TU PRENSA LOCAL One of the most important issues in raising children is that of sexuality and education around this fundamental factor in...
OLA of Eastern Long Island
May 11, 20221 min read
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More Computers, Wi-Fi Access Help East End Students Get Up To Speed
Nayeli Ramon, 17, from Riverhead, center, is excited to receive a Chromebook from computer lab officials Maria Garcia, left, and Angie...
Vera Chinese
Nov 2, 20203 min read
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Teaching Kids About āTough Topicsā in Turbulent Times
By Christine Sampson Within the last three weeks, the Holocaust Center of Long Island in Glen Cove was vandalized twice, including one...
OLA of Eastern Long Island
Dec 11, 20195 min read
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Forum Held on Changes to Driverās Licenses and the Impact on Immigrants
By Hannah Selinger Changes to New York Stateās licensing for drivers ā and the impact on immigrants ā was the impetus for āRestoring...
OLA of Eastern Long Island
Apr 30, 20194 min read
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Thiele: Include Immigrants In New Licensing
BY T. E. MCMORROW New York State driverās licenses are in the process of undergoing major changes. Advocacy groups, along with State...
OLA of Eastern Long Island
Apr 29, 20193 min read
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A Conversation With Andrew Strong
By Christine Sampson OrganizaciĆ³n Latino Americana of Eastern Long Island (OLA) this week announced it has received a three-year...
OLA of Eastern Long Island
Jun 12, 20183 min read
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Immigration Anxiety the Focus at Packed OLA Forum
By Judy DāMello The crammed pews of Christ Episcopal Church in Sag Harbor one evening last week served as a reminder of the community's...
OLA of Eastern Long Island
May 1, 20185 min read
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Una ConversaciĆ³n con Minerva PĆ©rez
By Christine Sampson y Gaby Cabrera Funcionarios electos y organizaciones de abogacĆa en comĆŗn han identificado la falta de transporte...
OLA of Eastern Long Island
Jan 14, 20183 min read
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Point of View: Two Ears, One Mouth
By Minerva Perez Four hours a night, once a week for 12 weeks. No, I was not binge watching bad TV. I was taking part in a reinstated...
OLA of Eastern Long Island
Sep 19, 20173 min read
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Groups Celebrate Empowerment at Two Forums
By Christine Sampson A pair of upcoming events aimed at empowering young women to achieve their fullest potential will bring quite a few...
OLA of Eastern Long Island
Jul 1, 20173 min read
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