East End couple donates record $10 million to hospital
Peconic Bay Medical Center received its largest individual donation ever during the hospital’s annual Benefit in Black & White at Westhampton Country Club.
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Panera Bread to aid Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Forty Panera Bread restaurants owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises, including 31 in Nassau and Suffolk, will donate 20 percent of qualifying delivery and pick-up orders to benefit the nonprofit.
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Island Harvest sets world record
Island Harvest Food Bank set the Guinness World Record for the longest line of hunger-relief packages, the Hauppauge-based organization announced Friday.
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Brett’s Bicycle Recycle to give away 40 kids bikes Saturday
Brett’s Bicycle Recycle plans to give away 40 free kids bicycles and helmets during the town’s Unity in the Community Fair and Parade on Saturday, Sept. 14.
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Smithtown nonprofit rescuing dogs from Bahamas
The nonprofit, which also has an operation in Miami, has been flying dogs back to America after Hurricane Dorian.
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Alzheimer’s Foundation funds NYU Winthrop research for new treatment
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America gave a $100,000 grant to NYU Winthrop Hospital to research the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease and develop new treatments.
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Long Island gets grants to upgrade emergency services
Long Island’s first responders will be getting some help from the state to improve emergency dispatch services.
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New vegan market opens in Huntington
Cindysnacks offers packaged foods and plant-based snacks, including candy, cookies, cereal, chips, condiments and more.
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Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea to open in Smithtown
In addition to its signature brews, frozen drinks and desserts, the dog-friendly café also offers Pup Cups for guests who bring their furry friends.
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Jets donating $25K towards Wyandanch High football
The Jets donation comes on the heels of $150,000 donated to the school’s sports teams by the Suffolk County Police Department.
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Tellers to host top chefs for charity dinners
The Chefs Against Hunger dinner series stars local chefs from the area’s top restaurants to benefit Long Island Cares.
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Burlington coming to Commack
The company has donated more than 2.2 million coats through its annual Warm Coats & Warm Hearts Coat Drive.
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Pups for patients at NYU Winthrop
NYU Winthrop Hospital’s new program connects certified therapy dogs with patients and visitors. Studies have shown that pet visits can benefit patients’ health.
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Fall cleanup set for Oyster Bay beaches
Several Long Island nonprofits and environmental groups are scheduled to attend a fall harbor cleanup in Oyster Bay on Saturday, Sept. 14.
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Smithtown students work with restaurants for annual box top campaign
Student volunteers put roughly 1,200 prevention message stickers on carry-out containers at five local restaurants.
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Suffolk sheriff’s office celebrates successful night out
More than 1,000 residents attended the second annual National Night Out at Fireman’s Park in Ridge.
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Town adds EV charging to Ponquogue Beach
Electric vehicle owners can recharge on the East End thanks to two new EV charging stations at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays.
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Nets assist in scoring school supplies
This is the third straight year that the Nets are participating in the United Way’s annual Stuff-A-Bus campaign.
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Oyster Bay aims for more oysters in bay
The Town of Oyster Bay announced a new community shellfish gardening initiative to help improve water quality in the harbor.
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New safety improvements for Saint James
New safety measures include solar-powered LED pedestrian signs and a cobblestone-style crosswalk for Moriches Road.
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New York leads nation in nonprofit employment
Combined, nonprofit jobs comprise almost 14 percent of the private sector on Long Island.
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