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Thousands of families will now be eligible for childcare subsidies as part of a $7 billion expansion of childcare funding in the state.

More than 100 veterans will be guests on more than 30 volunteer sailboats during the event on Sunday, July 31.

Hauppauge High School senior Jake Nielsen and Riverhead High School senior Ava Lily Sumwalt were recently honored with the Butch Dellecave Award.

The award is presented each year to one recipient who has made exceptional contributions over many years to enhance the growth, welfare and image of the sport of bowling.

The bike ride features three different course lengths for riders of all ages and ability.

This year’s Shootout for Soldiers is scheduled for Thursday, July 21 through Friday, July 22 at Burns Park in Massapequa.

A baby goose, who had a fishing lure stuck in its neck, was rescued by a state Department of Environmental Conservation officer in Babylon last week.

Hosted by the Winters Family Foundation, the event was attended by more than 200 people to celebrate the official opening of the 14,000-square-foot facility.

The event honored Angela Jaggar, Erin King Sweeney and the Junior League of Long Island for their charitable efforts on behalf of the BCCA, which supports the many Belmont Park backstretch workers and their families.

The competition encourages students to design and develop projects to reduce rain runoff and nitrogen pollution on school grounds.