Long Island Cares to host third annual Paws Walk
Animal lovers and their four-legged companions will gather for a Paws Walk and 5K on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Belmont Lake State Park in West Babylon, hosted by Long Island Cares.
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Free For All
‘Woof Wednesday’ to benefit autism employment and homelessness on Long Island
Every Wednesday the marketplace will be stocked with hand-crafted dog biscuits made at the ELIJA Farm.
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Local food bank receives over $200K from supermarket chain to fight hunger
The donation supports the Island Harvest’s Youth Produce Project.
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Panera Bread, Chipotle coming to Islandia
Panera Bread and Chipotle drive-thrus are coming to Islandia.
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United Way of Long Island launches Young Professionals Network
The new initiative is aimed at engaging the next generation of leaders in community service and philanthropy.
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Long Island Ducks ‘Heroes of the Game’ to honor local veterans
More than 100 local veterans and active military personnel will be honored during the season.
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Former West Point leader joins Museum of American Armor board
Jason Halloren, a Commack resident, oversaw the character and leadership development training of over 4,400 cadets at West Point.
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Volunteer first responders can now get up to $50K in housing grants
The Employer Assisted Housing Program grant, which can provide a maximum of up to $26,000 in down payment assistance for the purchase of a home plus $24,000 to improve the property.
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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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Top 10 car-free trips from Discover Long Island
The region’s tourism promoter unveiled its top 10 car-free trips, including beaches, parks, historic Gold Coast mansions, walkable villages and more. Many of Long Island’s hidden gems, open space oases and iconic landmarks, are located right off an LIRR stop.
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State’s $539M program assists distressed homeowners
The Homeowner Assistance Fund can help low- to moderate-income homeowners who are behind on mortgage payments, property taxes, water or sewer bills.
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New COVID testing sites opening on Long Island
The new sites are located in Roslyn, Riverhead, Hampton Bays, Hempstead, Hauppauge, East Islip and Middle Island.
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Students spearhead toy drive for Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center
Baldwin High School Students from SuppLI and OneWorld partnered with Northwell Health to collect over 150 new and unwrapped toys.
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New state program to help restaurants and fight hunger
The Restaurant Resiliency Program, it provides $1.6 million for two Long Island nonprofits to buy meals from restaurants, in an effort to help their businesses through the pandemic.
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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.
Read MoreSmall business grants of up to $50K now available
Expenses covered by the grants can include payroll costs; commercial rent or mortgage payments; payment of local property or school taxes; insurance costs; utility costs; costs of personal protection equipment necessary to protect worker and consumer health and safety; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning costs; and machinery or equipment costs.
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Four ways businesses can give back without spending big bucks
Despite shrinking revenues and other challenges, there are many ways businesses can still give back to their communities, without breaking the bank.
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Small businesses move toward recovery with help from Flushing Bank
More than a year into the COVID-19 crisis and small businesses are slowly rebounding from its devastating effects.
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Down payment help available to first-time homebuyers
First-time homebuyers looking to purchase a home here can get up to $35,000 in down payment assistance.
Read MoreMore financial help for small business and nonprofits
A new incarnation of the Paycheck Protection Program is available to small businesses and nonprofits.
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Nassau to provide relief for struggling renters
The Rental Relief Program, to be administered by the Community Development Corporation of Long Island, will give up to three months of unpaid rent for the period beginning in April 2020.
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