Good News

The first 6.5-foot “Mobi-Mats” were unveiled by town officials at Crab Meadow Beach last week.

The money will be used to survey, identify, catalog and digitize an extensive trove of historic material that tells the story of the Long Island Rail Road and related history.

A team of lifeguards who work at the Syosset-Woodbury Pool were honored this week for their efforts in saving a swimmer who suffered a heart attack.

Part of Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in Uniondale is now named after William M. Wheeler, a long-time Hempstead resident and former Tuskegee airman.

The Home Run to End Hunger program was launched to help meet the increased need for food across Long Island during the pandemic.

The Long Island Nets have received the NBA G League Social Responsibility/Youth Basketball Program Award for achieving excellence in community outreach and youth basketball initiatives for the 2019-20 season.

The scholarships are part of a partnership between Suffolk Federal and Suffolk County Community College, where all six students will be enrolled this fall.

The grants from The Grey Muzzle Organization are aimed at saving or improving the lives of at-risk dogs.

“The Nonprofit Voice” airs from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday mornings on 103.9 FM LI News Radio.

The #BEachSAFEly campaign is aimed at reminding people headed to the beaches to stay safe and have fun. Sea Grant programs will post a new social media graphic each week with specific safety messages for beachgoers.

Safe at Home will allow seniors to remain in the comfort and safety of home, where they are best protected while maintaining social relationships.

The grant will provide support for Brookhaven Town’s lower-income households facing homelessness because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

John Fernandez, a U.S. Army veteran wounded in combat, received a new Toyota Highlander donated by the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association and the Wounded Warrior Project.

Businesses that can now reopen include colleges and universities, media production companies and certain indoor and outdoor arts and entertainment venues.

A convoy of vintage military hardware provided by the Museum of American Armor wowed the crowd at Nassau County’s July 4th parade at Old Bethpage Village Restoration on Saturday.

The money will allow Island Harvest to expand its Harvest to Home delivery program, which delivers meals to senior citizens, veterans and low-income families.

Developed by The Bristal Assisted Living communities and the Long Island Alzheimer’s & Dementia Center, the two-part class in planting will be held via Zoom and guide participants through the project.

The PinkTie Delivers program encourages people to leave grocery donations on their doorstep, which are then picked up and dropped off at partnering food pantries.

America’s VetDogs will use the funding towards the future renovation of its on-campus service dog training center.

The Academy Charter School celebrated its first ever high school graduating class this week with a 200-car police-escorted caravan parade through the streets of Hempstead.