Suffolk Federal takes donations to heart
Suffolk Federal Credit Union is inviting its members to donate money to fight heart disease at its branch locations during February, recognized as American Heart Month.
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Sewanhaka students compete for a cure at gymnastics meet
Sixteen student athletes from the Sewanhaka High School varsity gymnastics team took to the mats last month to raise money for medical research.
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Northwell opens new center for mental health
Northwell Health announced on Monday the opening of a new Long Island facility to fill a gap in mental health care for children and adolescents.
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Massapequa Turkey Trot gobbles up donations for LLS
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Long Island received a donation of $35,000 last week thanks to donations made during the 2019 Massapequa Turkey Trot.
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United Way makes an impact with grant to FCA
Family & Children’s Association received a $43,000 grant from United Way of Long Island.
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Charity basketball event aims for a net gain
The day-long Hoops for Harrison tournament, scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 19, aims to raise money and awareness of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s work.
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Long Island business leader joining mission to Honduras
The mission is part of the Project Vision Trip organized by the Key Humanitarian Initiative for Southern Honduras, which provides cataract surgeries, eye care and other health services.
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Long Island Nets holding free basketball clinic, health seminar
The Dec. 15 event takes place from noon to 2 p.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center at 167 Broadway.
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Northwell rolls out new AI chat bot
Northwell Health is making it a little less of a pain in the butt for patients who have to schedule a colonoscopy.
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Southampton recognized for breastfeeding policy
The Town of Southampton was honored by Northwell Health for becoming the first municipality on Long Island to provide a private lactation room for nursing mothers when they return to work after maternity leave.
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National fitness program launches at Southold school
Students at Southold Elementary School can now participate in a new fitness education program, thanks to the Peconic Bay Medical Center and Project Fit America.
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Stony Brook cuts ribbon on new children’s hospital
The 71,500-square-foot facility has 114 beds and each room of the new hospital includes patient, family and healthcare provider areas.
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Cushy spot for Huntington cannabis dispensary
Long Island’s newest medical marijuana dispensary has set up shop in a former mattress store.
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Chili Cook-Off and festival brings the heat
The event raises money to help people impacted by mental illness and at-risk and homeless veterans, including those with PTSD and depression.
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Baldwin resident aims to cut down on food choking incidents
Joannie Hugues started JT’s Law Foundation in order to help prevent food choking incidents through education, training and workshops.
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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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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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Babylon Rotary Club donates new clothes to VIBS
The Babylon Rotary Club donated $2,000 worth of brand new clothes to Islandia-based Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk (VIBS).
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Hungry Girl founder coming to Long Island on Sunday
Bestselling author and Cedarhurst native Lisa Lillien is appearing on Long Island for a book signing this Sunday, Sept. 22.
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Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie and his nonprofit will be providing free eye exams to 50 children on Long Island this Saturday.
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East End couple donates record $10 million to hospital
Peconic Bay Medical Center received its largest individual donation ever during the hospital’s annual Benefit in Black & White at Westhampton Country Club.
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