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October 13, 2019 The Long Island Times

Can-do volunteers stack up in fight against hunger

Teams of volunteers are gearing up to participate in the annual Canstruction Long Island event later this month to benefit community food banks in their continuing battle against hunger.

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October 3, 2019 The Long Island Times

Barkin’ Brunches benefit area animal shelters

The Refuge in Melville is holding its fifth annual ‘Howl-o-ween’ themed Barkin’ Brunch next weekend to benefit several Long Island dog rescue groups.

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October 3, 2019 The Long Island Times

Haunted hangar hosting Halloween party

The event features a scavenger hunt for kids with treats, a tour of a haunted bomber, crafts, games with prizes, face painting and more.

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October 3, 2019 The Long Island Times

Grants sprout for urban forestry projects

Grants are available for tree planting, maintenance, tree inventory, community forest management plans and for educating those who care for public trees.

Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway Rendering

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October 1, 2019 The Long Island Times

Construction begins on last phase of Coastal Greenway

The Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway is undergoing its final phase of construction, extending the shared-use path by 10 miles.

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September 30, 2019 The Long Island Times

Main Street goes pink for breast cancer awareness

Northwell Health’s first Pink by the Bay will see Main Street storefronts go pink for the month of October to support breast cancer survivors and raise awareness.

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September 27, 2019 The Long Island Times

Golf-a-thon to aid FREE

The 24 hours of simulated golf will raise donations to benefit Family Residence and Essential Enterprises.

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September 26, 2019 The Long Island Times

Jets and Corvettes returning for Farmingdale fundraiser

An assortment of classic Corvettes will be exhibited alongside jet fighters at the American Airpower Museum’s annual Vettes & Jets Car Show next month.

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September 18, 2019 The Long Island Times

LIHP seeking volunteers to beautify Bay Shore homes

Hauppauge-based Long Island Housing Partnership and the State of New York Mortgage Agency are holding an event to help beautify Bay Shore on Friday, Oct. 11.

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September 14, 2019 The Long Island Times

More green for friends of parks

The total grant amount has doubled to $1 million for groups that enhance preserve, maintain and promote state parks and public lands.

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September 12, 2019 The Long Island Times

The Halal Guys opening in East Meadow

The Halal Guys will open its second Long Island location in East Meadow later this month.

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September 9, 2019 The Long Island Times

Going for the googly

Nassau County unveiled two new cricket pitches in Eisenhower Park.

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September 7, 2019 The Long Island Times

Winning license plate features iconic Long Island landmark

After a statewide vote, New York’s new license plate design will include the iconic Montauk Lighthouse for the upcoming decade.

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September 6, 2019 The Long Island Times

Street fair to showcase Westbury merchants

The event features vendors, local merchants, live music and entertainment.

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September 4, 2019 The Long Island Times

North Fork farm to host hop festival

The Long Island Hop Fest offers samplings of specialty brews made with locally grown hops.

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August 29, 2019 The Long Island Times

Belmont Park to host wine festival

The event, called Belmont Uncorked, celebrates wines from Long Island and around the world.

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August 19, 2019 The Long Island Times

New Yorkers can vote on new state license plate

The public can vote for their favorite of five different plate designs, with the winning selection becoming the state’s official license plate for the next 10 years.