New website offers employment support for SNAP-eligible Long Islanders
The platform was created in direct response to new federal SNAP work requirements.
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Good News
Stamp Out Hunger to help feed Long Islanders in need
On Saturday, May 9, Long Islanders are urged to leave non-perishable food items and hygiene products by their mailboxes.
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‘Walk of Love’ fun run for children’s charity returns this month
More than 60 teams have signed on to participate in 2026 so far.
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LI teen and Stop & Shop support Holocaust survivors for Passover
Griffin Tenenbaum, 16, a junior at Merrick’s Calhoun High School, organized a meaningful fundraiser for The Blue Card.
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Long Island Children’s Museum expands activities, events during April break
The museum will have special guests, interactive workshops and cultural experiences during the week off from school.
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National Grid Ventures raises $11K to benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation
Hair from long-haired volunteers was donated to Wigs for Kids.
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Breezy Point teen, born premature, donates $13K to LI’s Ronald McDonald House
The funds will go towards the operation of the New Hyde Park house.
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Island Harvest receives $250K grant from National Grid
The two-year grant from National Grid is in support of the food bank’s Nutrition Pathways program.
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Embassy Diner owner honored for donation to hospital employees during historic blizzard
Embassy Diner owner Gus Tsiorvas generously donated breakfast for 80 frontline workers.
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LI town joins local teen for shoe drive in honor of ‘Shoe the World’ Day
Danica Colapinto organized the initiative as a way to give back and inspire others to do the same.
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DEC’s I Bird NY Challenge takes wing on March 1
Finishers are awarded a commemorative I BIRD NY Challenge patch and certificate.
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Children’s nonprofit holds Winter Wonderland Festival and Scholastic Book Fair
Event was aimed at celebrating and supporting children with differing abilities while encouraging school pride and involvement.
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Museum of American Armor observes Black History Month with special program
About 125 people learned about how the birth of the modern American civil rights movement was sparked by the nation’s entry into World War II.
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National Grid cuts ribbon on BioBus at LI Children’s Museum
The BioBus will serve as a traveling STEM learning center.
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Regional bowling chain raises $1 million for veterans
The milestone was marked by a celebration hosted by the LaSpina family, owners of Maple Family Centers.
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Long Island senior living complex getting $50M makeover
The Sinclair is a rental independent living community offering maintenance-free living with no entrance fees or long-term contracts.
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Long Island nonprofit completes community mission, serving hundreds in Central America
They organized educational activities and sports for children and delivered care packages to more than 400 children and families.
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Dunkin’ foundation awarded over $1.6M to kids battling illness and hunger
The grants went to to 68 nonprofit organizations across the New York metro region, including here on Long Island.
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CIBS coat drive supports United Veterans Beacon House
The coat drive was organized by members of the society’s Charitable Initiatives Committee.
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Dan’s Pet Care launches giveaway for rescue adoptions
The program is designed to support dogs and new pet parents during the first 30 days after adoption.
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Long Island Ducks hit a holiday home run for hospital-bound children
The Ducks made stops at three Long Island hospitals to drop off donated toys.
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