Good News

The Spring Candlelight Remembrance Vigil on Saturday, April 13 will include animals trained by the professionals of Paws of War and certified by Therapy Dog International.

More than 100 bowlers played a few frames for furry friends at Maple Lanes RVC in Rockville Centre.

Over 80 kid-centered exhibitors will be featured at this year’s event.

The multi-year, five-phase project includes several new rides and attractions.

The playgrounds in each park will be replaced with new, state-of-the-art playgrounds that include swings.

The fundraising event is scheduled for Monday, July 29 at the North Hills Country Club.

The exhibit, “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,” opens on Friday, March 22.

The free training, supported by Bank of America, is focused on creating a foundation and pathways to secure careers in the renewable energy industry for Long Islanders. 

Briggs & Riley is currently holding its annual “A Case for Giving” suitcase charity drive.

Project Warmth provides a one-time grant for oil, gas, and fuel-related electric service to help eligible residents who are struggling financially.

The program has expanded to include any of Stop & Shop’s 49 stores in Nassau or Suffolk counties.

The grants are for Long Island nonprofits to improve physical spaces that provide programs and services for local youth.

Rendering of the upcoming Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook (Photo: Ronald McDonald House Charities)

Besides volunteering at build sites, State Farm has been supporting Habitat for Humanity Long Island since 2020, providing a total $73,000 in grant funding for their affordable housing efforts.

The money comes from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Small Business Recovery Grant Program.

The donation from local philanthropists Robert and Patricia Friemann to help support the hospital establish the region’s first Center for Women and Infants.

The temporary spot at 807 Raynor Ave. will be open through March 30.

The money will support capital improvements for building façade restoration and design and construction of a recording studio, exhibit space, multifunction space, Love Supreme Room, and Meditation Room at the Coltranes’ former home in Dix Hills.

The event recognized the local leaders, organizations and business owners who continue to shape and further Long Island’s $6.6 billion tourism industry.

The foundation presented The Morgan Center with a $50,000 donation.