Long Island broker pilots new jet for charity flight
Don Catalano is a veteran charity flyer, having piloted more than two dozen charity flights in the last few years.
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Long Island kids learn life skills from Elmo
The PSEG Foundation and Sesame Workshop developed a fun and interactive curriculum to help children build confidence and cope with emergencies and natural disasters.
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Southampton lifeguards to clash in lifesaving competitions
Lifeguards from the Town of Southampton’s beaches will compete this Thursday in the town’s annual lifeguard competition at Scott Cameron Beach in Bridgehampton.
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Suffolk County and Bethpage Federal announce bike share program
Long Island’s first bike share program is coming to the villages of Patchogue and Babylon next month as part of a Suffolk County-wide initiative, officials announced Wednesday.
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Golf tournament celebrating Gene Sarazen coming to Smithtown
Registration is now open for the inaugural Sarazen Par Three Match Play Championship at Smithtown Landing Country Club.
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New LIRR station revealed for Belmont Park
The Island’s first new full-time LIRR train station in nearly 50 years will provide direct service to Belmont Park from the east and west in anticipation of the new $1.3 billion arena and entertainment development.
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Zorn’s of Bethpage celebrates expansion to larger space
Zorn’s of Bethpage recently celebrated the grand opening of its larger location.
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Smithtown adds two electric vehicle charging stations
The two Level 2 charging stations behind town hall will be available to the public to use for free for the next two years.
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Thousands show up for Great Brookhaven Cleanup
More than 3,800 volunteers joined Curby, Brookhaven’s recycling mascot, for the town’s 12th annual Great Brookhaven Clean Up.
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Long Island Nets head coach, GM receive awards ahead of playoffs
Will Weaver, head coach of the Long Island Nets, and Trajan Langdon, general manager, were named G League Coach of the Year and Basketball Executive of the Year ahead of the team’s first-ever playoff game Friday.
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Huntington 5K run highlights importance of organ donors
The Town of Huntington is hosting its second annual 5K Run to Save Lives at Oldfield Middle School in Greenlawn to highlight the importance of organ and tissue donation.
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Melville overpass getting $28M makeover
The overpass where Walt Whitman Road crosses over the Long Island Expressway in Melville will be replaced with a wider bridge to help ease Long Island’s growing traffic issues.
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NYS to accept applications for new farm meaderies
Mead, an alcoholic beverage made with fermented honey, has become one of the fastest-growing segments in the craft beverage industry.
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I Heart Mac & Cheese to expand on Long Island
I Heart Mac & Cheese, a fast-casual restaurant that specializes in fresh, fancy macaroni and cheese bowls, is planning to expand on Long Island.
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United Way scores $3,300 at Long Island Nets game
Each three-pointer made by the Long Island Nets during last Friday’s game against the Red Claws netted $300 for United Way.
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Smithtown’s Sully receives Paw of Courage award
Sully, a graduate of Smithtown-based America’s VetDogs, was given the AKC Paws of Courage award.
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Whole Foods to open in Commack this spring
Whole Foods Market will celebrate the grand opening of its fourth Long Island location by donating a percentage of sales to local nonprofits.
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ShopRite celebrates Port Jefferson grand opening with donations
ShopRite celebrated the grand opening of its newest Long Island location Friday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and donations to Long Island Cares and local veterans.
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Farmingdale State College receives $300K for minority scholarships
Farmingdale State College was awarded a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to bring minority PhD students in STEM fields to the university.
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Long Island airports receive $2.3 million for improvements from NYS
Two Long Island airports have been awarded combined $2.3 million in grants from the state for modernization and safety improvements.
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NYU announces new Long Island School of Medicine
New York University’s new medical school will be located on the campus of NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola.
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