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November 1, 2019 The Long Island Times

Islanders legend to host youth sports fundraiser

NHL Hall of Famer and founder of the Companions in Courage Foundation Pat LaFontaine will help honor some of the leaders in youth sports on Long Island at the event on Thursday, Nov. 21.

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October 31, 2019 The Long Island Times

Solar canopy to top amphitheater parking lot

The canopy will have more than 6,100 solar panels with a generation capacity of 2.38 megawatts of clean, renewable solar energy.

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October 31, 2019 The Long Island Times

Barking around the Christmas tree

Visitors to Roosevelt Field in Garden City will be able to bring their pets to take a picture with Santa on six consecutive Sundays in November and December.

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October 31, 2019 The Long Island Times

Volunteers spruce up homes in Bay Shore

Volunteers were out in force to paint, make repairs and fix up 14 residential properties that needed a little TLC.

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October 28, 2019 The Long Island Times

Hundreds celebrate Halloween at Good Ground Park

Several hundred Long Island residents spent their Saturday in Hampton Bays for the annual Halloween celebration at Good Ground Park.

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October 27, 2019 The Long Island Times

Paws for celebration

Islander fans were thrilled to meet Tori, a 3-month-old Labrador Retriever puppy who will be trained to become a service dog to assist a military veteran or first responder with disabilities.

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October 26, 2019 The Long Island Times

Giant puppets return for Stony Brook holiday festival

Organized by the Ward Melville Heritage Organization, the festival, which runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 8, is in its 40th year.

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October 26, 2019 The Long Island Times

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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October 26, 2019 The Long Island Times

New animal shelter for Town of Islip

The new 17,000-square-foot facility on Carleton Avenue in Central Islip will have more kennels and more viewing rooms.

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October 23, 2019 The Long Island Times

New trails open at Hempstead Harbor Woods

A series of mountain biking and hiking trails has been forged in Port Washington by volunteers from the nonprofit Concerned Long Island Mountain Bicyclists (C.L.I.M.B.).

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October 23, 2019 The Long Island Times

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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October 22, 2019 The Long Island Times

Diwali celebrations in Melville and Stony Brook

Long Island’s Hindu community will be celebrating Diwali, the annual festival of lights, beginning next week.

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October 22, 2019 The Long Island Times

Long Island developer recognized by Theodore Roosevelt Council

Anthony Bartone was recognized for real estate and community leadership by the Theodore Roosevelt Council during the group’s 10th annual Design, Construction and Real Estate Dinner at The Carltun at Eisenhower Park.

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October 22, 2019 The Long Island Times

Spooktacular fundraiser for Westbury Arts

The event features entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, music, dancing, signature cocktails and a costume contest with a $500 prize.

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October 20, 2019 The Long Island Times

Raising money and spirits for pet charities

Long Island animal rescues and shelters let the dogs out last weekend at The Refuge in Melville for the restaurant’s

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October 19, 2019 The Long Island Times

Riptide to host free practice

Lacrosse fans are invited to attend an open practice with the New York Riptide, Long Island’s newest professional sports team. Following the practice, Riptide coaching staff will participate in a Q&A panel discussion with fans.