Dredging completed at North Sea beach project
Payloaders will continue to rebuild the beach through the end of the year to complete the $340,000 project that will place up to 15,000 cubic yards of sand in front of waterfront properties.
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Westhampton Beach PAC gets $50K gift
The money will help sustain the live entertainment venue as it struggles through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Plenty of sole in state’s seized sneaker sale
The New York State Office of General Services surplus team is offering 188 pairs of Nike Air Jordan and LeBron James shoes, as well as other unique and colorful models, that were seized in a drug distribution investigation on Long Island.
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Islip Food for Hope provides Thanksgiving meals to 800 families
For more than 20 years, Islip Food for Hope has devoted its energy to advocating for the hungry, needy and under-represented populations.
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Nassau Coliseum to host Toys for Tots collection
Founded by Joe LaPadula and Jon Holzer of Glen Cove-based Martino Auto Concepts 10 years ago, the annual massive toy collection will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6 in the Coliseum’s parking lot.
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Kings Park merchants are seeing spots
The new municipal lot, located on Pulaski Road just south of the stores on Main Street, contains 23 spaces, an electric vehicle charging station with two spaces for EV vehicles, and cost-efficient LED lighting.
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Long Island Applebee’s fuel Toys for Tots drive
Since its inception, Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises have raised $4.9 million through its Toys for Tots fundraising campaign to benefit local communities.
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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation to hold virtual house party
Hosted by YouTube star Rebecca Zamolo, participants in the Dec. 5 event can choose from two 25-minute workouts: Indoor cycling led by Jordan Wilson or cardio dance led by Lovelyn Redfearn.
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Tesla Science Center lands $6K grant
The grant will pay for operational costs related to the restoration and construction of a new visitor’s center at the property.
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United Way of Long Island gets grant to protect seniors
The $354,492 grant will pay for more than 550 portable medical-grade HEPA air filtration units to be installed in at-risk seniors’ homes as well as some doctor offices.
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Diwali celebrations go virtual
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville provided live, interactive programs throughout the holiday season to bring the community together.
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Gold Coast Arts receives $25K for education programs
The money will go towards supporting and expanding in-person and virtual classes and workshops, teacher training programs, and performances.
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Discover Long Island campaign wins tourism award
The BeLONG on Long Island campaign received a 2020 eTSY award for Best Content Marketing Program in the small budget category from the eTourism Summit Excellence Awards.
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Huntington to host Holiday Spectacular
From Saturday, Nov. 28 to Sunday, Jan. 3, guests can visit Wall Street all day long to view a Winter Wonderland featuring “The Tree of Hope” with lights and music daily and more surprises nightly.
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ShopRite offers healthy Thanksgiving tips
Try some healthy twists on your favorite classics to make your meal a little bit lighter.
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Little Shelter revives Pets for Vets program
The free adoption package includes a free pet spay or neuter, micro-chipping, a free two-week veterinarian visit and free obedience training/counseling if needed.
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Babylon launches banner program to honor veterans
Banners featuring the names and photos of military service men and women from the Town of Babylon will adorn local streets next year.
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Comedy show to benefit breast cancer hotline
The live Zoom comedy show at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4 will benefit the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program.
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Cupola installed atop historic Bridgehampton home
The home, once owned by famed miniature portraitist Nathaniel Rogers, dates back to 1840, and serves as one of the last remaining examples of Greek Revival architecture on Long Island.
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Presidential service dog Sully honored with statue
America’s VetDogs commissioned sculptor Susan Bahary to create the monument on the VetDogs Smithtown campus in recognition of Veterans Day.
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Curtain rises again at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center will reopen for in-person movie screenings as of Friday, Nov. 6 with a full slate of weekend movies.
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