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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IKEA toy drive supports the John Theissen Children’s Foundation
This year the IKEA drive has collected over 400 toys and stuffed animals.
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Long Islanders with Alzheimer’s and dementia perform holiday concert in Bethpage
The holiday concert was at the Bethpage Senior Center in Bethpage.
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CN Guidance & Counseling Services opens new Community Crisis Center
The crisis stabilization center provides round-the-clock mental health and substance-use crisis care to children, adults and families across Long Island.
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TNC Chocolate Lab celebrates first year of sweet success
A Port Washington chocolate shop that doubles as a job-training hub for adults with autism spectrum disorder is celebrating a milestone.
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Macy’s team members deck the halls for Ronald McDonald House in New Hyde Park
The Macy’s team members aimed to turn it into a festive holiday retreat for families staying close to their hospitalized children.
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‘Walk in the Park’ raises $115K for individuals with developmental disabilities
Hundreds of families, staff, clients and supporters came together to raise vital funds for the institute.
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Veterans to be honored at American Airpower Museum reunion event in Farmingdale
Long Island heroes will be recognized at the event on Saturday, Dec. 6 at American Airpower Museum’s Hangar 3 in Farmingdale.
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Long Island Museum’s new exhibit features work by local veterans
The exhibit features artwork from 10 local artists who are part of the Long Island State Veterans Home Adult Day Health Care Program at Stony Brook University.
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People’s Arc of Suffolk honors Mell Goldman of All Boro Construction at fundraiser
More than 400 guests attended the nonprofit’s annual Candlelight Ball.
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