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Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated third-floor lounge.

More than 300 people attended the Inaugural LIM Book Fair last month.

The Melville-based breast health education charity was chosen as the grand prize winner of a drawing for $10,000.

The money supported Mental Health Support for Veterans and Women’s Postpartum Depression program.

The event, slated for 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, will feature entertainment, music, food and games.

The remodeling was awarded through the national Creative Teachers Sweepstakes, sponsored by Walmart and Crayola.

The event featured works ranging from Lego sculptures and hand-built clay pieces to sand art, 3-D paper designs, and detailed freehand character drawings.

Every facet of the production, including choreography, costumes, set design and stage management will be led by a neurodiverse cast and crew.

The program awards one small business each from Nassau and Suffolk counties a $25,000 grant and a $5,000 television advertising campaign from Optimum Media.

The event takes place on Saturday, September 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville.

The event will be held at Tanner Park in Copiague on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The first-ever ‘Veteran Warm Up’ event will be held on Friday, Sep 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event provides support, education, and healing resources.

Visitors at the free event enjoyed a display of artistry across multiple mediums.

Each winning design will be transformed into a light display to be featured in the “Girl Scout Way” section of this year’s Holiday Light Show at Camp Edey in Bayport this December.

Culper Spy Day 2025 is presented by Three Village Historical Society and Tri-Spy Tours on Saturday, Sept. 6.

The officers rescued a 48-year-old who was hanging onto the mast in the water and a 58-year-old who was sitting on the side of the boat. 

The funds will help provide veterans with clothing, shoes and personal care items.

PCALI sponsored a pizza lunch for the campers and staff at Sunrise Day Camp.

Proceeds from the sales directly support Habitat for Humanity’s mission to build and renovate safe, affordable homes for Long Island families.

AARP New York marks Social Security’s 90th anniversary with pizza pop-up events where local residents and Congress members discuss the program’s future and impact.