Nonprofit takes over former Southold Opera House
The CAST nonprofit, which serves seniors and families in Southold, aims to revive the property into a community resource center.
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East Meadow street renamed for Vietnam War veteran
Hempstead Town officials joined members of East Meadow American Legion Post #1082, friends and neighbors at the ceremony that renamed Lancaster Street as Army Spec 4 John G. Glassey Street.
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More than 350 compete in TOBAY Triathlon and Tri-Relay
The event, presented by Engel Burman and managed by the Greater Long Island Road Running Club, included a half-mile swim in Oyster Bay Harbor, a 12.3K hilly bike ride through Oyster Bay and Oyster Bay Cove, and a 5K run past Mill Neck and Brookville.
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PSEG Long Island adds $50K to aid small business
So far, more than $2 million in grants and discounts have been provided by PSEG Long Island to help thousands of local businesses and organizations continue to thrive and meet the ever-evolving challenges of COVID-19.
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Habitat for Humanity hosting community cleanup in Bellport
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, those looking to lend a hand are invited to join in this beautification effort in the Bellport area.
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LIADV’s Paws for a Cause going virtual again
Originally scheduled to take place at the Country Fair Entertainment Park in Medford next weekend, Paws for a Cause will be held online at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4.
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Smokey Joe’s Cafe opens its run at Northport’s Engeman Theater
The popular show pays tribute to the songwriting team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and features 40 songs that were top hits for artists like Elvis Presley, The Coasters, The Drifters and Ben E. King.
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Kettlebell Swing Challenge to benefit Project MOST
The outdoor fundraising event will be held from 4 p.m.to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25 at Project MOST’s Community Learning Center at the Neighborhood House at 92 Three Mile Harbor Road in East Hampton.
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Job fair coming to Freeport
The job fair will be held on Tuesday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Freeport Recreation Center at 130 E. Merrick Road.
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Country Fair to host Paws for a Cause
Paws for a Cause, which raises money for the Long Island Against Domestic Violence nonprofit, invites families to bring their costumed pets and compete for awards.
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Farmingdale to host ½ Way to St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Though it is still six months until the official holiday in March, Farmingdale will hold a ½ Way to St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, Sept. 12 starting at 3 p.m.
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Bay Shore mall to host Operation Medicine Cabinet
The initiative is aimed at promoting the safe disposal of expired or excess prescription drugs to protect seniors, children, pets and the environment.
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New nursery and seed facility opens in Brentwood
The Long Island Native Plant Initiative celebrated the completion of a new nursery and seed production facility at the Sisters of St. Joseph campus in Brentwood this week.
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Merrick photographer wins top award for children’s portrait
Jennifer Beitchman, the owner/photographer of Peanut and Pip Photography, has won first place in the children’s category of The Portrait Masters competition.
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Pickle Festival returns to Greenlawn next month
The Pickle Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the John Gardiner Farm. Admission/donation is $5 and children under 12 are free.
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New spray park opens in Brentwood
The new amenities are part of ongoing renovations to Roberto Clemente Park.
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Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze returning to Long Island
The Blaze, which runs from Sept. 22 through Nov. 7, features more than 7,000 hand-carved jack o’lanterns and elaborate pumpkin sculptures at the walk-through experience.
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Lifeguards honored for rescue of drowning child
The lifeguards were honored for their rescue of a 4-year-old boy at the Syosset-Woodbury Park pool earlier this month.
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Jumper Maybach to be featured at Hamptons art fair
The in-person art fair will be held Sept. 2 through Sept. 5 at the Southampton Arts Center, however, the fair’s online viewing room is now open.
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Palm Tree Music Festival to benefit charities
The tropical-inspired Palm Tree Music Festival will be held on Sunday, August 29 at Gabreski Airport.
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Solar energy field coming to Brookhaven landfill
The solar field, along with fuel cells and harvested methane gas, will be part of an energy park at the landfill, which stops accepting waste in 2024 when it will be capped and closed.
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