Northwell hospitals receive Most Wired recognition
The hospitals, eight of which are on Long Island, received HealthCare’s 20th annual Most Wired awards, issued by The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives.
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Author: The Long Island Times
Riptide’s fall lacrosse clinic starts next month
The Riptide Training Academy’s six-session program at Sportime Bethpage will feature current Riptide players and staff giving instruction tailored to youngsters’ ages and skill levels.
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Northwell Health kicks off Pink by the Bay event
The second annual “Pink by the Bay” encourages community-based organizations and businesses on Main Street from East Islip to Babylon to light and decorate their storefronts pink, as well as offer customers educational information about breast cancer prevention, detection and resources.
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New 3D imaging to screen bags at MacArthur Airport
The system at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint utilizes advanced technology algorithms and creates a 3D image that rotates for complete visual analysis and inspection by TSA officers.
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Westbury unveils renovations at its Community Center
The renovations were funded as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant the village was awarded by the state in 2016.
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LICF gives $20,000 to assist older veterans
The grant to the Association for Mental Health and Wellness is aimed to help address physical and mental health issues of older veterans.
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Jurassic Quest bringing dinosaurs to Lido Beach
The interactive, drive-thru experience, which features more than 70 animated life-like prehistoric creatures, will be presented from Oct. 2 to Oct. 11 in the parking lot at Point Lookout Beach.
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TeenHacks LI to hold virtual coding triathlon
Budding computer programmers and software designers will be able to participate in three separate events: a Learn-a-thon, Hackathon, and Share-a-thon.
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Teen to ride in Bike to the Beach autism fundraiser
Luca Iallonardi, a 16-year-old senior at Hauppauge High School, will be making a 100-mile bicycle journey this weekend, joining the annual Bike to the Beach fundraiser to benefit those with autism.
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Live music with tours at the Jazz Loft
While ticketed live music venues have been shut down since March 19 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jazz Loft also functions as a museum, which is permitted to open with socially-distancing protocols.
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Discount suds for hospitality workers
Hospitality workers can get a pint of beer for just $1 for the next 12 months, thanks to a Northport brewery’s special offer.
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Where to vote early on Long Island
There are 15 polling locations in Nassau County and 12 polling places in Suffolk County where you can cast your ballot beginning Saturday, Oct.24 through Sunday, Nov. 1.
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Canoe/kayak tour to launch in Cold Spring Harbor
Brought to you by the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, the canoe/kayak tour will be led by Chenae Bullock, a member of the Shinnecock Nation.
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Ribbon cutting for new Recovery Center for Women
The center on Crooked Hill Road is a 25-bed community residence for women that combines a safe and supportive living environment with unique services for women affected by addiction.
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HELP supervisor is a real lifesaver
Anthony Beato, who has worked for the state DOT for nearly 25 years, stopped to assist a man who was pinned under a car.
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$300 in extra unemployment payments start next week
Up to 2.4 million New Yorkers are eligible for the program, including 435,000 who must submit an additional certification to qualify.
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Interfaith Nutrition Network reaps $1M grant
The INN, which operates the Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen in Hempstead among others, estimates it will have served more than 200,000 balanced meals and more than 5,500 pantry bags by the end of this year as a result of the pandemic.
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New York Riptide unveil “Healthcare Heroes Jersey”
A limited quantity of the $50 jerseys will be available for sale at NewYorkRiptide.com. All proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Outreach to hold virtual Long Island luncheon
The luncheon is part of the nonprofit’s first-ever virtual fundraising campaign called “Rebuilding Healthy Long Island Lives – Hope and Courage.”
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Suffolk Federal supports Ecological Culture Initiative
The Hampton Bays-based nonprofit Ecological Culture Initiative develops environmental programming and field projects in collaboration with community groups, culture institutions and government.
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Canine cooler: Nassau splash parks go to the dogs
The event is being held in collaboration with North Shore Animal League America, which will have its Mobile Adoption Unit onsite during the Water Bark event, so attendees can meet adoptable local dogs.
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