Island Hopping

New pairs of sneakers, packs of new socks and military branch-branded caps were given to local veterans in need.

The volunteers worked with over 100 students involved in various activities.

Optimum and Nickelodeon are teaming up to bring “The Great Dora Fiesta” to Uniondale on Saturday, August 9, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Dora the Explorer.

The Town of Babylon has honored the late Barbara Mangano with a ceremonial street renaming.

The event is taking place on Friday, Sept. 26 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Bayview House at Captain Bill’s in Bay Shore.

The Summer Fest community celebration will take place on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Field 4 at Jones Beach.

The event is free and open to the public and will feature interactive activities for all ages.

The property adds to the existing 27 acres of the Henry Ingraham Nature Preserve.

The free, family-friendly outdoor movie series takes place in Local Church parking lot at 1070 Portion Road.

Recognizing June as National Safety Month, PSEG Long Island is unveiling its first-ever online gallery of safety-focused poster art created by local second through fifth graders.

Caithness Long Island, owner and operator of Long Island’s most energy-efficient power-generating plant, recently awarded $25,300 in scholarships to 26 graduating high school students.

There are 20 apartments being offered at reduced rents.

The event was made possible by the Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation.

The special performance takes place at The Suffolk on Monday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m.

The event takes place Thursday, June 19 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Joseph Lloyd Manor in Lloyd Harbor.

The performance was presented before a crowd of more than 100 supportive family and friends.

The dogs know over 40 advanced commands, such as opening and closing doors, turning lights on and off, and picking up dropped items.