Long Island Cares awarding $83K to local food pantries
The money will help continue the response to an increase in need for emergency food assistance brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and continued job losses in the region.
Good News
Trade Winds
Long Island Restaurant Week is all about takeout
Since restaurants still can’t fully reopen, this winter’s eight-day event, which runs from Sunday, Jan. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 31, focuses on takeout dining.
Island Hopping
Long Island Nets to hold virtual basketball clinic
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.
Spotlight
Compassionate cops answer the call
Police from the 2nd Precinct joined the Compassion Express Foundation and the Salvation Army to distribute food, toiletries and winter accessories to people in the community.
