Urban Air founders pledge $100K to cancer center
Dave Wolmetz and Keith Handler, who opened the indoor adventure park in Nov. 2019, will be giving the donation through their newly formed Why Not Us Foundation.
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Stony Brook launches podcast series
Stony Brook University is entering the world of podcasting. The university this week announced the launch of its new podcast
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Say yes to the dress at prom boutique collection
Organizers of the 26th annual Prom Boutique are seeking new and gently-used prom dresses, shoes and accessories, which will be distributed at no cost to assist thousands of young women in need to attend proms, graduations and awards ceremonies.
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Stop & Shop donates five tons to Long Beach seniors
Stop & Shop’s donation included apples, bananas, oranges, melons, potatoes and various greens and veggies.
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Building bargains with benefits at Suffolk ReStore
ReStore combines the fun of thrift store bargain-hunting with the utility of Home Depot and IKEA, all for a good cause.
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Polar bear plunge to benefit Cerebral Palsy Association
This year’s 16th annual Polar Bear Plunge is slated to take place Sunday, March 8 at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park waterfront, with festivities starting at noon and the plunge at 1 p.m.
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DQ fundraiser helps damaged fire station
The Dairy Queen Chill & Grill in Massapequa donated 25 percent of a recent day’s proceeds to assist the rebuilding of the fire-damaged North Massapequa Fire Department headquarters.
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Harlem Wizards visit Long Island to assist a good cause
A team of Long Island teachers, coaches and education professionals took on the Harlem Wizards in a charity basketball game.
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Mount Sinai students make waves in ocean science contest
A team of students from Mount Sinai High School are advancing to compete in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl after winning the regional contest last week.
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Suffolk Federal takes donations to heart
Suffolk Federal Credit Union is inviting its members to donate money to fight heart disease at its branch locations during February, recognized as American Heart Month.
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LIREG inks $25K grant for Low Vision Center
Helen Keller Services for the Blind received a grant of $25,220 from the Long Island Real Estate Group (LIREG).
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Sewanhaka students compete for a cure at gymnastics meet
Sixteen student athletes from the Sewanhaka High School varsity gymnastics team took to the mats last month to raise money for medical research.
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Habitat of Suffolk gets grant for supplies
Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk received a $6,000 Community Partner Grant from United Way of Long Island.
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Northwell opens new center for mental health
Northwell Health announced on Monday the opening of a new Long Island facility to fill a gap in mental health care for children and adolescents.
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Students compete to raise money for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The nonprofit’s annual Student of the Year campaign will feature 16 teams from 14 different school districts on Long Island competing over the next seven weeks.
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Town accepting applications for affordable senior rentals
The North Hempstead Housing Authority is now accepting applications for new apartments for seniors with monthly rents starting as low as $696.
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Snowball Gala to raise funds for Huntington nonprofits
Organized by the Townwide Fund of Huntington, the annual Snowball Gala will honor local residents and raise money for nonprofits in the Town of Huntington.
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Brookhaven waives pet adoption fees for February
The Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is waiving adoption fees next month for some of its adoptable pets as part of a month-long campaign.
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Massapequa Turkey Trot gobbles up donations for LLS
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Long Island received a donation of $35,000 last week thanks to donations made during the 2019 Massapequa Turkey Trot.
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United Way makes an impact with grant to FCA
Family & Children’s Association received a $43,000 grant from United Way of Long Island.
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Nassau launches anniversary tribute to honor end of WWII
The year-long observance includes interactive events, retrospectives, tributes and educational programs related to World War II, the Holocaust, veterans affairs and Long Island’s role during that era.
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