Pink Tie teams with Long Island Nets in donation drive
The initiative will donate to local nonprofits at each of the six remaining Long Island Nets home games at the Nassau Coliseum.
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Sports
Town scores NHL grant to boost youth hockey
The $3,500 NHL grant will cover most of the cost for acquiring ice-rink dividers that split the ice surface at the town’s Bethpage rink.
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Stop & Shop gives $31K towards hunger fight
The football-related funds will be divided among eight of Stop & Shop’s regional food bank partners, including Island Harvest and Long Island Cares.
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Charity basketball event aims for a net gain
The day-long Hoops for Harrison tournament, scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 19, aims to raise money and awareness of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s work.
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Nets and nonprofit win big on Star Wars Night
Nassau Coliseum went to a galaxy far, far away on Friday when the Long Island Nets hosted Star Wars Night and a jersey auction for charity.
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Long Island Sports Zone donates a ton of food
More than 200 people took part in the sports facility’s fifth annual Hitting For Hunger campaign, collecting food for Long Island families in need.
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Long Island Nets holding free basketball clinic, health seminar
The Dec. 15 event takes place from noon to 2 p.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center at 167 Broadway.
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Free skating at Winter Wonderland event
Winter Wonderland takes place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 and features will an ugly sweater contest, live entertainment, holiday crafts, free hot chocolate and photos with Santa, who will be giving away stuffed animals courtesy of PetSmart.
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Beers and cheers at football fundraiser
Six Harbors Brewing Company is hosting a day of beer, appetizers, a touch football game and a viewing of the annual Army vs. Navy football game on Saturday, Dec. 14 to benefit local veterans.
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Long Island Nets to honor vets and assist housing nonprofit
The Long Island Nets will honor local veterans at its second annual Military Appreciation Game on Sunday, Nov. 17, which will also raise money for a nonprofit that helps Long Island homeowners in need.
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