Volunteers spruce up homes in Bay Shore
Volunteers were out in force to paint, make repairs and fix up 14 residential properties that needed a little TLC.
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Author: The Long Island Times
Hundreds celebrate Halloween at Good Ground Park
Several hundred Long Island residents spent their Saturday in Hampton Bays for the annual Halloween celebration at Good Ground Park.
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Paws for celebration
Islander fans were thrilled to meet Tori, a 3-month-old Labrador Retriever puppy who will be trained to become a service dog to assist a military veteran or first responder with disabilities.
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Giant puppets return for Stony Brook holiday festival
Organized by the Ward Melville Heritage Organization, the festival, which runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 8, is in its 40th year.
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National fitness program launches at Southold school
Students at Southold Elementary School can now participate in a new fitness education program, thanks to the Peconic Bay Medical Center and Project Fit America.
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New animal shelter for Town of Islip
The new 17,000-square-foot facility on Carleton Avenue in Central Islip will have more kennels and more viewing rooms.
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New trails open at Hempstead Harbor Woods
A series of mountain biking and hiking trails has been forged in Port Washington by volunteers from the nonprofit Concerned Long Island Mountain Bicyclists (C.L.I.M.B.).
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Stony Brook cuts ribbon on new children’s hospital
The 71,500-square-foot facility has 114 beds and each room of the new hospital includes patient, family and healthcare provider areas.
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Diwali celebrations in Melville and Stony Brook
Long Island’s Hindu community will be celebrating Diwali, the annual festival of lights, beginning next week.
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Long Island developer recognized by Theodore Roosevelt Council
Anthony Bartone was recognized for real estate and community leadership by the Theodore Roosevelt Council during the group’s 10th annual Design, Construction and Real Estate Dinner at The Carltun at Eisenhower Park.
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Spooktacular fundraiser for Westbury Arts
The event features entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, music, dancing, signature cocktails and a costume contest with a $500 prize.
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Raising money and spirits for pet charities
Long Island animal rescues and shelters let the dogs out last weekend at The Refuge in Melville for the restaurant’s
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Riptide to host free practice
Lacrosse fans are invited to attend an open practice with the New York Riptide, Long Island’s newest professional sports team. Following the practice, Riptide coaching staff will participate in a Q&A panel discussion with fans.
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New dog park in Bayville is just beachy
A new dog park in Bayville was unveiled Wednesday as part of Oyster Bay’s dog-friendly parks program.
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High schoolers heading for hackathon
Students with all levels of coding experience can attend and beginners can get guidance from skilled mentors at the event.
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DEC patch sales help support state trails
Trail Supporter Patches were first introduced in 2007 as a way to raise money to maintain state trails.
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Chili Cook-Off and festival brings the heat
The event raises money to help people impacted by mental illness and at-risk and homeless veterans, including those with PTSD and depression.
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Kings Park gets grant to help downtown revitalization
The Town of Smithtown received a $500,000 grant to help advance downtown revitalization efforts in Kings Park.
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Boos it up with Blue Point on Halloweekend
The Boo Point Creepy Carnival will be held at the Blue Point Brewpub at 225 West Main St. in Patchogue.
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Can-do volunteers stack up in fight against hunger
Teams of volunteers are gearing up to participate in the annual Canstruction Long Island event later this month to benefit community food banks in their continuing battle against hunger.
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Costume retailer offers unique Halloween experience
Rubie’s Costume Company’s annual Halloween display is back at the family-owned company’s Westbury store.
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