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Nassau County FAQ, Answered Comments Off on Nassau County FAQ, Answered

Nassau County FAQ, Answered

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Do you find yourself feeling a little confused about all the rules and regulations that pertain to voting in the upcoming local elections? All Island Transportation makes a habit of trying to make your life a little easier, so we’ve put together a Nassau County Voting FAQ list to help answer some of the questions that might be plaguing you! First and foremost, though, we’d like everyone to be aware that if you’re a senior citizen or are physically challenged, All Island Transportation is offering FREE LOCAL RIDES in the areas we serve on Election Day! To make a reservation, please call your local All Island Transportation Office: Bellmore: 516-785-0412Bethpage: 516-931-2900East Meadow: 516-731-1111East Rockaway: 516-596-6767Freeport: 516-868-2222 Garden City: 516-742-2222 Hempstead: 516-481-1111 Island Park: 516-431-2222 Levittown: 516-735-1111 Lynbrook: 516-599-1600 Merrick: 516-379-9999Mineola: 516-742-2222Oceanside: 516-442-2222Rockville Centre: 516-536-3333Seaford: 516-221-1111 Uniondale: 516-489-3333 Wantagh: 516-221-1111 Taxi Latino (Hemp.): 516-489-2222 Taxi Latino (Freeport): 516-623-3333    Nassau County Voting FAQ When is Election Day? General Election Day is Monday, November 4, 2014. Who are the candidates? Visit the Nassau County website here for a full list of General Election candidates. Who can register to vote? US citizens who are at least 18 years old by December 31 of the year that the register are allowed to vote....

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Fun Ideas for Grandparents’ Day Comments Off on Fun Ideas for Grandparents’ Day

Fun Ideas for Grandparents’ Day

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Grandparents’ Day is an internationally celebrated holiday in honor of grandmothers and grandfathers around the world. In the US, we celebrate National Grandparents’ Day on the Sunday after Labor Day. Other countries celebrate at different times of the year—Australia celebrates on the last Sunday of October, Taiwan celebrates on the last Sunday in August, and France celebrates on the first Sunday in March, just to name a few—but the underlying message is still the same: honor your elders. Here are some fun ideas for Grandparents’ Day to celebrate with your loved ones! There’s a great organization called The Legacy Project, which is all about connecting with others across all generations and exploring how every individual can help to change the world for the better. The hold an annual contest called the Listen to a Life Contest, which gives participants an opportunity to interview a grandparent or grandfriend about their life and experiences, and to write a 300-word story about what they learned. The interview is mutually beneficial, as seniors will often delight in sharing their experiences with younger generations, and usually appreciate having someone to listen, and the interviewer will likely gain valuable insight to help in his or her own life. The Legacy Project believes that by recording...

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Great Mother’s Day Gift Certificates for Seniors Comments Off on Great Mother’s Day Gift Certificates for Seniors

Great Mother’s Day Gift Certificates for Seniors

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Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and as it gets nearer, we all find ourselves asking, “What do I get mom for mother’s day?!” While many people opt for a traditional gift, such as flowers or candy, plenty of us look to buy our moms practical gifts that will actually come in handy. When you think of gifts that serve a purpose, you might think of appliances or household items, but what about something that’ll help her get around in her day-to-day activities? If your mother is a senior citizen, it’s likely that she may have stopped driving. Many seniors who decide to give up driving wind up relying on friends and family to get around from point A to point B, but in doing so often feel like they’ve given up some of their independence. Transportation is crucial for everyone, no matter how old you are, because we all have things to do, places to go, and people to see. The idea of being completely dependent on someone else in order to accomplish your daily tasks is something that many people fear as they get older. At All Island Transportation, we have a number of regular senior customers who use our taxi services to get around. From...

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