Island Hopping

Three Long Island organizations were awarded state grants for projects that protect water quality and farmland, boost public access for outdoor recreation and conserve open space.

Presented by Feinstein’s/54 Below, the holiday show starring Norm Lewis has become an annual tradition over the last five years, though this year it has gone virtual.

Payloaders will continue to rebuild the beach through the end of the year to complete the $340,000 project that will place up to 15,000 cubic yards of sand in front of waterfront properties.

For more than 20 years, Islip Food for Hope has devoted its energy to advocating for the hungry, needy and under-represented populations.

Since its inception, Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises have raised $4.9 million through its Toys for Tots fundraising campaign to benefit local communities.

The grant will pay for operational costs related to the restoration and construction of a new visitor’s center at the property.

The $354,492 grant will pay for more than 550 portable medical-grade HEPA air filtration units to be installed in at-risk seniors’ homes as well as some doctor offices.

From Saturday, Nov. 28 to Sunday, Jan. 3, guests can visit Wall Street all day long to view a Winter Wonderland featuring “The Tree of Hope” with lights and music daily and more surprises nightly.

Banners featuring the names and photos of military service men and women from the Town of Babylon will adorn local streets next year.

The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center will reopen for in-person movie screenings as of Friday, Nov. 6 with a full slate of weekend movies.