Rising inflation driving more people to food banks like Long Island Cares
Long Island Cares/The Harry Chapin Food Bank serves those in need in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
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Long Island Cares food bank seeing more people in need of help as inflation rates rise
Rising inflation rates are driving up prices for everything, including food. Local food banks, like Long Island Cares, are doing what they can to help struggling families put food on their tables. The food bank's CEO, Paule Pachter, joined CBS2's Dana Tyler to talk about the need for help.
After Long Island Woman Followed Home And Robbed, Police, Security Expert Offer Tips To Keep Safe When Making High-End Purchases
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A rescue mission on Long Island that helps feed neighbors in need is in need of a rescue, itself.
Hands-On Cultural Center For Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Opens On Long Island
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Perfume Bandits Strike Again At Ulta In Huntington Station, This Time Taking $5,000 Worth
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Perfume Stolen From Long Island Beauty Store For Third Time This Month, Police Say
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Police: Perfume Shop Robbed Again, This Time More Than $1,400 Worth Stolen
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Suffolk Police: Man Stole LEGOs From Target In Huntington Station
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Long Island School Bus Driver Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child, Possessing Child Pornography
Suffolk County police say 46-year-old Charles Titone III was arrested Tuesday morning at his Huntington Station home.
Long Island Man, 56, Charged With Stalking 14-Year-Old Girl
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Police: Homeless Man Tried To Lure 4-Year-Old At Huntington Public Library
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Photo Released, Reward Offered In Huntington Station Sex Assault Case
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Police: Woman Bites Macy's Employee After Stealing Clothes
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Puppy Returned After Being Stolen From Long Island Pet Store
Cloud was back safely in the arms of the Petite Pets store manager Friday afternoon, after CBS2 did a story about his abduction.
Puppy Stolen From Long Island Pet Store
Suffolk County Police want your help identifying a dognapper.
Police: Father Allowed Underage Daughter To Drive Car With Toddler In Backseat
A Suffolk police officer pulled over a Toyota Camry driving erratically, only to find a 13-year-old girl behind the wheel.
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