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Overnight reservations at state campgrounds climbed to record highs this year, boosted by visitors seeking safe, healthy and affordable recreation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The students from Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School won the recognition for their simulated business called A Cookie in Between, a company they operate from their classroom.

Guided by two sommeliers with experience in the East End winemaking industry, participants get two bottles of wine to go along with an hour-long Zoom session scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16.

Long Island Nets player Justin Jackson and Brooklyn Nets two-way player David Duke Jr., along with Long Island Nets staff, shopped for and donated $1,000 worth of Thanksgiving meals to families at the MLK Center of Long Beach.

To address food insecurity during the upcoming holiday season, NICE Bus has donated more than $14,000 in food and cash to Island Harvest.

The Bay Shore club is Suffolk County’s first Lions Club and its charter was originally created on Oct. 8, 1931.

The annual event, which helps raise funds for FCA’s mission, recognized Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling for his philanthropy and championing spirit as an inspiring healthcare leader during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Farmingville residents are invited to decorate lamp posts for the holidays during the hamlet’s Deck the Poles event.

“So You Think You’re Funny,” a clash of amateur comedians takes place Tuesday, Nov. 16 at the American Legion hall at 66 Veterans Blvd. in Massapequa.

The even features a panel discussion with Long Island-based female business leaders, as well as a craft fair and takes place Friday, Nov. 19 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the LGBT Network at 125 Kennedy Drive in Hauppauge.