Giant fish at Jamesport beach is fed with recyclables
Since it was installed last fall, people have been disposing of their bottles and cans in the fish, helping to keep the beach clean.
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Realtors assist Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together Long Island
The effort coincided with National Homeownership Month and Realtors Are Good Neighbors Volunteer Days.
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United Way of Long Island launches Young Professionals Network
The new initiative is aimed at engaging the next generation of leaders in community service and philanthropy.
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King Kullen helps fund summer camp programs
The $10,000 donation benefits summer camp programs for disadvantaged children in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
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Chocogelateria opens in Roosevelt Field
A luxury chocolate and gelato maker opened its first Long Island location in the Roosevelt Field Mall.
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Stamp Out Hunger raises 382K pounds of food on Long Island
Long Islanders generously donated more than 382,000 pounds of food to Island Harvest Food Bank this month as part of the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive.
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Charitable bike ride event returning to Oyster Bay
Money raised will go to Catholic Health Cancer Institutes and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Real estate firm holds camp supplies drive for Holiday House
North Shore Holiday House is a tuition-free summer sleep-away camp that enriches the lives of girls from low-income households.
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Reach for the stars at planetarium’s Astronomy Day
The event is part of an international celebration of educational programs designed to engage audiences in the awe-inspiring fields of Earth and space science.
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Stamp Out Hunger food drive to help struggling Long Islanders
The nation’s largest single-day food collection campaign will take place on Saturday. May 11.
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Groundbreaking for new Ronald McDonald House in Stony Brook
This will be the first Ronald McDonald House located in Suffolk County and only the second on Long Island.
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Smithtown marks successful Earth Day recycling event
The Town of Smithtown collected more than 20 tons of waste at its Hazardous Household Waste event on April 20.
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Winters Center marks World Autism Awareness Day
Since opening, Winters Center for Autism has facilitated the training and employment of 63 young adults in various community businesses.
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Foundation donates $10K to Children’s Center at Nassau Family Court
The Children’s Center is a program of North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center that offers a place of respite for children whose families have business in court.
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John’s Crazy Socks unveils 2024 World Down Syndrome Day socks
Ten percent of all proceeds from sale of the socks will go toward Down Syndrome International and the National Down Syndrome Society.
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Adventureland plans $10M redevelopment and partners with Catholic Health
The multi-year, five-phase project includes several new rides and attractions.
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Purple Tie Gala to benefit L.I. Against Domestic Violence
The annual fundraising gala will be held on Thursday May 9.
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Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics New York
Hundreds are expected to brave the chilling surf at the annual Polar Plunge at TOBAY Beach on Saturday, March 23.
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Islandia Walgreens project reduces greenhouse gas
The DEC says the project is a model for future commercial sustainable refrigeration transitions in supermarkets and drugstores in disadvantaged communities.
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Riverhead seeks volunteers for annual Earth Day cleanup
This year’s cleanup is scheduled for Sunday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Roller derby is back for a wheely good time
Strong Island Derby Revolution, all-female flat track roller derby squad, returns to the rink on Saturday, April 6.
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