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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Suffolk sheriff’s office celebrates successful night out
More than 1,000 residents attended the second annual National Night Out at Fireman’s Park in Ridge.
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Town adds EV charging to Ponquogue Beach
Electric vehicle owners can recharge on the East End thanks to two new EV charging stations at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays.
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Nets assist in scoring school supplies
This is the third straight year that the Nets are participating in the United Way’s annual Stuff-A-Bus campaign.
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Oyster Bay aims for more oysters in bay
The Town of Oyster Bay announced a new community shellfish gardening initiative to help improve water quality in the harbor.
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New safety improvements for Saint James
New safety measures include solar-powered LED pedestrian signs and a cobblestone-style crosswalk for Moriches Road.
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New York leads nation in nonprofit employment
Combined, nonprofit jobs comprise almost 14 percent of the private sector on Long Island.
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Long Island broker pilots new jet for charity flight
Don Catalano is a veteran charity flyer, having piloted more than two dozen charity flights in the last few years.
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Long Island kids learn life skills from Elmo
The PSEG Foundation and Sesame Workshop developed a fun and interactive curriculum to help children build confidence and cope with emergencies and natural disasters.
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Southampton lifeguards to clash in lifesaving competitions
Lifeguards from the Town of Southampton’s beaches will compete this Thursday in the town’s annual lifeguard competition at Scott Cameron Beach in Bridgehampton.
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Suffolk County and Bethpage Federal announce bike share program
Long Island’s first bike share program is coming to the villages of Patchogue and Babylon next month as part of a Suffolk County-wide initiative, officials announced Wednesday.
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Golf tournament celebrating Gene Sarazen coming to Smithtown
Registration is now open for the inaugural Sarazen Par Three Match Play Championship at Smithtown Landing Country Club.
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New LIRR station revealed for Belmont Park
The Island’s first new full-time LIRR train station in nearly 50 years will provide direct service to Belmont Park from the east and west in anticipation of the new $1.3 billion arena and entertainment development.
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Zorn’s of Bethpage celebrates expansion to larger space
Zorn’s of Bethpage recently celebrated the grand opening of its larger location.
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Smithtown adds two electric vehicle charging stations
The two Level 2 charging stations behind town hall will be available to the public to use for free for the next two years.
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Thousands show up for Great Brookhaven Cleanup
More than 3,800 volunteers joined Curby, Brookhaven’s recycling mascot, for the town’s 12th annual Great Brookhaven Clean Up.
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Long Island Nets head coach, GM receive awards ahead of playoffs
Will Weaver, head coach of the Long Island Nets, and Trajan Langdon, general manager, were named G League Coach of the Year and Basketball Executive of the Year ahead of the team’s first-ever playoff game Friday.
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