Baldwin resident aims to cut down on food choking incidents
Joannie Hugues started JT’s Law Foundation in order to help prevent food choking incidents through education, training and workshops.
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Blue Point hops in to save Oyster Festival
Organizers of the annual celebration were scrambling to find a new title sponsor when Blue Point stepped in.
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Yellow lab joins staff at Henry Viscardi School
Sunny, a yellow labrador, joined the Viscardi School’s staff back in June thanks to the Guide Dog Foundation and its Smithtown-based sister organization America’s VetDogs.
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Long Island nonprofit books novel milestone
A Freeport-based nonprofit that promotes reading and literacy marked a major milestone last weekend.
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Walk in the Park raises spirits (and $132K) for DDI
The money raised at the annual event will go towards professional development for the institute’s workforce.
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State waives mandatory fee for new license plates
While the renewal fee has been scrapped, plans to issue new license plates featuring the iconic Montauk Lighthouse are still moving forward as planned.
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East End couple donates record $10 million to hospital
Peconic Bay Medical Center received its largest individual donation ever during the hospital’s annual Benefit in Black & White at Westhampton Country Club.
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Panera Bread to aid Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Forty Panera Bread restaurants owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises, including 31 in Nassau and Suffolk, will donate 20 percent of qualifying delivery and pick-up orders to benefit the nonprofit.
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Island Harvest sets world record
Island Harvest Food Bank set the Guinness World Record for the longest line of hunger-relief packages, the Hauppauge-based organization announced Friday.
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Brett’s Bicycle Recycle to give away 40 kids bikes Saturday
Brett’s Bicycle Recycle plans to give away 40 free kids bicycles and helmets during the town’s Unity in the Community Fair and Parade on Saturday, Sept. 14.
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Smithtown nonprofit rescuing dogs from Bahamas
The nonprofit, which also has an operation in Miami, has been flying dogs back to America after Hurricane Dorian.
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Alzheimer’s Foundation funds NYU Winthrop research for new treatment
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America gave a $100,000 grant to NYU Winthrop Hospital to research the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease and develop new treatments.
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Long Island gets grants to upgrade emergency services
Long Island’s first responders will be getting some help from the state to improve emergency dispatch services.
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New vegan market opens in Huntington
Cindysnacks offers packaged foods and plant-based snacks, including candy, cookies, cereal, chips, condiments and more.
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Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea to open in Smithtown
In addition to its signature brews, frozen drinks and desserts, the dog-friendly café also offers Pup Cups for guests who bring their furry friends.
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Jets donating $25K towards Wyandanch High football
The Jets donation comes on the heels of $150,000 donated to the school’s sports teams by the Suffolk County Police Department.
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Tellers to host top chefs for charity dinners
The Chefs Against Hunger dinner series stars local chefs from the area’s top restaurants to benefit Long Island Cares.
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Burlington coming to Commack
The company has donated more than 2.2 million coats through its annual Warm Coats & Warm Hearts Coat Drive.
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Pups for patients at NYU Winthrop
NYU Winthrop Hospital’s new program connects certified therapy dogs with patients and visitors. Studies have shown that pet visits can benefit patients’ health.
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Fall cleanup set for Oyster Bay beaches
Several Long Island nonprofits and environmental groups are scheduled to attend a fall harbor cleanup in Oyster Bay on Saturday, Sept. 14.
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Smithtown students work with restaurants for annual box top campaign
Student volunteers put roughly 1,200 prevention message stickers on carry-out containers at five local restaurants.
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