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The funding is part of the state’s expanded $379.5 million, three-year initiative to assist victims of crime and their families.

The donations were facilitated through Sysco in partnership with the Patina Restaurant Group.

The event to benefited United Way of Long Island, Pop.Earth, Little Saint Nick Foundation, the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying, and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Greater New York Chapter.

The Vivian and Tony Gentile Scholarship Fund awarded 13 scholarships of $5,000 each.

The vital funding will provide general operating support for Options’ programs.

The award was earned for her act of bravery that saved her mother’s life.

United Way’s Stuff-A-Bus initiative provides backpacks and essential school supplies to elementary students across Long Island.

Two therapy rooms in the Madonna Heights Family Service Clinic were named in honor of the foundation.

Optimum also presented a $10,000 donation each to the Freeport Union Free, Uniondale Union Free, and Hempstead Union Free School Districts through DonorsChoose.

Three kayakers, two swimmers and a jet skier were rescued.

Family & Children’s Association is bringing the community together on Aug. 21 for a fun night of games at its “Bingo for Bright Futures” fundraiser.

Over 250 swimmers joined Swim Across America in Glen Cove, raising $950K for cancer research and care benefiting local and national institutions.

The event saw more than 2,500 registrants for the marathon, half marathon, 10k, and 5k races.

The nonprofit’s event will take place on Wednesday, July 30, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

PSEG Long Island employees recently donated more than $7,000 in essential items to Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro, helping restock the nonprofit’s pantry and kitchen.

The conference was created to provide family and professional care partners with insight into how the arts can enrich the lives of those with memory loss.

Evans is the owner, program director, chief meteorologist, and morning show co-host for WLNG 92.1 FM in Sag Harbor and WFRM 94.5 FM in Sagaponack.

Participants will engage in programs focused on gardening, wildlife exploration, conservation, art, and outdoor play.