LI 3rd graders’ ornaments picked for tree in President’s Park
The ornaments by the students at Maplewood Intermediate School in Huntington were selected as part of the America Celebrates program.
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Habitat gives family keys to new Shirley home
The house on Arrowhead Drive will be owned by Jessica, Zach and their two-year-old twin daughters.
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Two PSEG Long Island employees honored for mentoring
The Employ America Inclusively Award was given by Hauppauge-based Career and Employment Options.
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Adopt a Child Holiday Program seeks donations
The nonprofit is asking for people to donate toys, clothes, gift cards, and other items, which it will be accepting at its drop-off locations through Sunday, Dec. 11.
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Deck the Poles holiday event returns to Farmingville
Last year, the effort decorated more than half of Farmingville’s lamp posts and the chamber is aiming to get them all decked out this year.
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Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame opens in Stony Brook
The Hall of Fame features one-of-a-kind exhibits that pay homage to Long Island’s rich music and entertainment history.
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Whaling Museum hosts Bedlam Street Bash fundraiser
The event, slated for 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, features tastings from local restaurants and rum cocktails.
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Child Care Council of Nassau celebrates 50 years
The event at Oheka Castle honored partners and champions of child care.
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“A Christmas Carol” is holiday tradition at Theatre Three
“A Christmas Carol” runs through Friday, Dec. 30 at the Port Jefferson venue.
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Fundraising drive to grow community garden in Hempstead
The 2,400-square-foot garden provides fresh produce for 200 food insecure families each year and is also a place for hands-on instruction during the growing season.
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NICE Bus donates $11K for annual turkey drive
The donation was raised in a three-week campaign supported by riders and employees who dropped off goods at NICE transit centers in Garden City and Hempstead.
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Westbury offers incentive to shop local
The Westbury BID is giving shoppers BID dollars and BID dining dollars that can be used at about 50 participating shops, restaurants and other local businesses from Friday, Nov. 25 through Saturday, Dec. 31.
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Tulum Tacos & Tequila opening in Mineola
The new eatery, located at 230 Jericho Turnpike, is slated to open on Thursday, Dec. 1.
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NICE Bus manager wins transit leadership award
Manpreet Bajwa earned the recognition for her initiatives to improve service on the system that serves an average of 80,000 riders daily.
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$1.5M Shinnecock fishing dock project completed
The Shinnecock Commercial Fishing Dock is home to the second largest commercial fishing fleet in New York State.
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“Beauty and the Beast” at the Argyle Theatre
Performances run from Thursday, Nov. 10, through Sunday Jan. 1.
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Nicholas Center launches Port Provides lifeline
Called Port Provides, Powered by The Nicholas Center, the program is aimed as an emergency supply chain for more than 1,400 adults, children and seniors.
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Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society hosting boat parade
The event aims to raise public awareness about ongoing preservation efforts at the Huntington Lighthouse.
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Veterans Homes gets $250K grant for virtual reality gear
The money will be used for the immediate deployment of MyndVR into 50 state veteran homes across the United States.
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Habitat raises walls of new home for East End veteran
The new home is being built for single dad Matt and his son Jackson, who currently live in a small basement apartment.
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Adventure Park kicks off annual holiday sale
In the weeks leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Adventure Park will release packages with savings up to 40% off regular prices.
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