Police rescue two people from overturned sailboat in Great South Bay
The officers rescued a 48-year-old who was hanging onto the mast in the water and a 58-year-old who was sitting on the side of the boat.
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Long Island’s Promise Walk for Preeclampsia to kick off in Rockville Centre
The Promise Walk will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 at South Side Middle School in Rockville Centre.
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$71K raised for homeless veterans at Great Neck gala
The funds will help provide veterans with clothing, shoes and personal care items.
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North Fork Environmental Council hosts Beyond Bees
The free presentation takes place at 3 p.m. on Friday, August 22 at Peconic Landing Community Center Auditorium.
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FCA to host “Bingo for Bright Futures” at Long Island Ducks Stadium
Family & Children’s Association is bringing the community together on Aug. 21 for a fun night of games at its “Bingo for Bright Futures” fundraiser.
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Glen Cove swim raises $950K for cancer research
Over 250 swimmers joined Swim Across America in Glen Cove, raising $950K for cancer research and care benefiting local and national institutions.
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Dora the Explorer to headline family fiesta in Uniondale
Optimum and Nickelodeon are teaming up to bring “The Great Dora Fiesta” to Uniondale on Saturday, August 9, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Dora the Explorer.
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AARP celebrates Social Security’s 90th anniversary with pizza pop-ups
AARP New York marks Social Security’s 90th anniversary with pizza pop-up events where local residents and Congress members discuss the program’s future and impact.
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LI veterans groups get $129K from Suffolk County Marathon
The event saw more than 2,500 registrants for the marathon, half marathon, 10k, and 5k races.
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Music documentary film festival kicks off at LIMEHOF next week
The event takes place from Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August 10 at LIMEHOF’s museum.
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Paddle for the Sound fundraiser returns to benefit the Long Island Sound
The event runs from Friday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 10.
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Stony Brook University announces $1 million grant for scholarships
Stony Brook University this month received a $1 million grant from the Gray Foundation to provide full scholarships for ten undergraduate students.
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World Jump Day takes flight at Urban Air Lake Grove
Hundreds of kids celebrated World Jump Day at Urban Air Lake Grove to have fun while raising awareness for global warming.
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PSEG LI helps restock Ronald McDonald House pantry
PSEG Long Island employees recently donated more than $7,000 in essential items to Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro, helping restock the nonprofit’s pantry and kitchen.
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Huntington expands Northport nature preserve
The property adds to the existing 27 acres of the Henry Ingraham Nature Preserve.
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LI media favorite Bill Evans to enter Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Evans is the owner, program director, chief meteorologist, and morning show co-host for WLNG 92.1 FM in Sag Harbor and WFRM 94.5 FM in Sagaponack.
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Westbury hosts free Summer Concert Series
The free concerts are held at the Piazza Ernesto Strada on the corner of Post Avenue and Maple Avenue every Thursday at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. from July 17 through August 21.
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Syosset teen earns Eagle Scout award with project for children with autism
Abigail Luk of Scouting America Girl Troop 205 recently earned the Eagle Scout badge after creating sensory boards for the children at Variety Child Learning Center.
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Applications for Lynbrook affordable apartments lottery still open
There are 20 apartments being offered at reduced rents.
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Northwell hosts annual Don Monti Cancer Survivor’s Day
The event was made possible by the Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation.
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Armor Museum program supplies plenty of blasts from the past
The two-day event takes place on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 at Old Bethpage Village Restoration.
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