Good News

A Freeport-based nonprofit that promotes reading and literacy marked a major milestone last weekend.

The money raised at the annual event will go towards professional development for the institute’s workforce.

While the renewal fee has been scrapped, plans to issue new license plates featuring the iconic Montauk Lighthouse are still moving forward as planned.

Peconic Bay Medical Center received its largest individual donation ever during the hospital’s annual Benefit in Black & White at Westhampton Country Club.

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.

Island Harvest Food Bank set the Guinness World Record for the longest line of hunger-relief packages, the Hauppauge-based organization announced Friday.

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.

The nonprofit, which also has an operation in Miami, has been flying dogs back to America after Hurricane Dorian.

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.

Long Island’s first responders will be getting some help from the state to improve emergency dispatch services.

Cindysnacks offers packaged foods and plant-based snacks, including candy, cookies, cereal, chips, condiments and more.

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.

The Jets donation comes on the heels of $150,000 donated to the school’s sports teams by the Suffolk County Police Department.

The Chefs Against Hunger dinner series stars local chefs from the area’s top restaurants to benefit Long Island Cares.

The company has donated more than 2.2 million coats through its annual Warm Coats & Warm Hearts Coat Drive.

NYU Winthrop Hospital’s new program connects certified therapy dogs with patients and visitors. Studies have shown that pet visits can benefit patients’ health.

Several Long Island nonprofits and environmental groups are scheduled to attend a fall harbor cleanup in Oyster Bay on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Student volunteers put roughly 1,200 prevention message stickers on carry-out containers at five local restaurants.

More than 1,000 residents attended the second annual National Night Out at Fireman’s Park in Ridge.

Electric vehicle owners can recharge on the East End thanks to two new EV charging stations at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays.

This is the third straight year that the Nets are participating in the United Way’s annual Stuff-A-Bus campaign.