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The program, administered by the Long Island Housing Partnership, can provide eligible first time homebuyers with up to $39,000.

The new affordable home being constructed at 30 Jackson St. will be the new home of Glenda and her family.

The walkway, funded by National Grid, has multiple life-size elements designed for visitor engagement, featuring a series of stations that highlight CCE Suffolk’s wide range of program areas.

Hosted by the Town of Oyster Bay and Canine Companions, DogFest will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Marjorie Post Park.

Sophia Augier, who just graduated from Smithtown High School East, and Vivian Guo, a Dunkin’ crew member who graduated from Mepham High School, each received a $5,000 academic scholarship.

The expo will provide hands-on instruction and experiential learning in a fun and supportive environment.

The sponsorships will support Suffolk County’s efforts to raise awareness about school bus safety through physical banners and social media activity.

The center, the first and only dedicated tick clinic in the Northeast, opens Monday, August 14.

The event honored Daniel Ryan and Unsung Siblings Foundation and celebrated the past year of vocational training, community partnerships and employment for autistic adults.

Kenneth and Elaine Langone have given $200 million to the NYU Long Island School of Medicine to ensure that its students will continue to receive a tuition-free education.

Scott and Debby Rechler are donating $10 million to Northwell Health towards a new AI healthcare research center.

Long Island’s largest charitable bike ride to benefit cancer research is scheduled for Saturday, July 22.

The Montauk project brings State Parks one step closer to its goal of being powered by clean renewable energy by 2030.

The free series, which kicks off Friday, July 21, will host family-friendly movies that will premiere at various county parks on Friday and Saturday nights.

New bicycles at the center affords patients to enjoy bike rides around the sprawling 96-acre Wellbridge campus.

The newly protected land in Manorville will be used for recreation including hiking and birdwatching.

The 11 video winners were selected out of 273 videos that were submitted by students and teachers.

The All Kids Bike Kindergarten Learn-to-Ride Program is a fleet of 24 bikes, helmets, teacher instruction bike, and certified curriculum teacher training.

The unique 45-minute classes for children ages 2 through 5 are aimed at introducing kids to the art of theater.

The annual Neighborhood Partners Program will award grants ranging from $500 to $15,000.