Island Hopping

Bishop Barrington Goldson of Calvary Tabernacle of Hempstead led prayers for the gathering that included veterans, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, former Congressman Peter King and Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, among others.

The pajama drive was organized by the Long Island chapter of the Pajama Program.

The projects, supported by a partnership of the Sea Grant programs of Connecticut and New York and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Long Island Sound Study, will attempt to answer questions critical to advancing restoration of the estuary and its watershed and potentially yield more effective management decisions.

More than 100 “Balloon Buddies” were given to the residents as part of an international Adopt a Grandparent campaign.

The Hempstead Town Board on Wednesday approved more than $340,000 in federal CARES Act funds for public libraries throughout the town.

The town says it has been heavily focused on parks and recreation projects in an effort to improve residents’ quality of life amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Zoom clinic takes place on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., when young athletes can learn and practice basketball fundamentals from their homes.

Because of the pandemic, the Long Beach Polar Bears are asking people to splash at home and share those videos on social media, using the #SplashFromHome hashtag.

The exhibit combines historical pieces with contemporary artwork to explore Shinnecock perspectives on whales, as well as the history of Native involvement in the commercial whaling industry.

A new dog park in Baldwin was unveiled this week.

This year’s virtual event, which marks the 11th season of the Joseph Vecsey and All Star Stand-up Comedy show, is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28.

The new sandwiches and dessert are available for dine-in or take-out at all three Long Island Dickey’s, located in Centereach, Freeport and Lawrence, through April 30.

The $1.6 billion project transformed the more than 100-year-old James A. Farley Building on Eighth Avenue in Manhattan into the Moynihan Train Hall.

Colonial Youth & Family Services received free tickets to the Smith Point Light Show last week.

The urban forestry grants are given to address invasive species, climate change, environmental degradation, environmental justice, and urban sprawl.

The organizations that received a plaque and/or certificate of appreciation included Connoisseur Radio, the Paramount Theater, Five Towns College, and the Cinema Arts Center.

Three Long Island organizations were awarded state grants for projects that protect water quality and farmland, boost public access for outdoor recreation and conserve open space.

Presented by Feinstein’s/54 Below, the holiday show starring Norm Lewis has become an annual tradition over the last five years, though this year it has gone virtual.

Payloaders will continue to rebuild the beach through the end of the year to complete the $340,000 project that will place up to 15,000 cubic yards of sand in front of waterfront properties.

For more than 20 years, Islip Food for Hope has devoted its energy to advocating for the hungry, needy and under-represented populations.

Since its inception, Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises have raised $4.9 million through its Toys for Tots fundraising campaign to benefit local communities.