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If you're actively involved in the community, or you care about local Long Island charities and causes, make sure to keep in the know with Long Island's Community articles. Focusing on issues that matter most to the local community at large, these articles provide you with information about the good works of local charities, as well as the issues that matter to Long Islanders most.
By Lyndsay McCabe August 09, 2013
Roxanne, a 9 foot long, 600 pound Risso's dolphin, was rescued in June and the Riverhead Foundation is fundraising in order to afford her release.
By Sharon Lindell August 07, 2013
On August 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, LongIsland.com had the privilege of being part of Sayville’s 33rd Annual Summerfest orchestrated by the Sayville Chamber of Commerce in Gillette Park and by Main Street.
By Wendy L August 06, 2013
The 40-acre lake has been invaded by an aquatic plant putting its long-term health at risk. Find out what is being done about it and how you can help.
By Debbi Spiegel August 02, 2013
August is a great time to get your neighbors together for a block party!
By Christian Abbatecola July 31, 2013
An exhibit on how to get ready for the next massive storm to hit Long Island is presently on display at the Harborfields Public Library.
By Vickie Moller July 23, 2013
Long Island Rail Road President Helena Williams was joined by Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and dozens of other officials earlier this month at a groundbreaking ceremony for Wyandanch Rising, a ...
By Joe Randazzo July 21, 2013
These protests, organized by Al Sharpton's National Action Network, come a week after George Zimmerman was acquitted in the murder of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
By Eric Anderson July 21, 2013
In an attempt to highlight poor living conditions in NYC, five mayoral candidates spent the night in Harlem.
By Joe Randazzo July 20, 2013
The meeting held by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services’ Alcohol and Substance Abuse Subcommittee of the Community Mental Hygiene Advisory Board takes place on August 1 in Hauppauge
By Sandra Stelmach July 19, 2013
Fairs, Festivals, Music, Movies, Family Fun, Outdoor Adventures& More!
By Wendy L July 18, 2013
Those on Long Island can expect loads of music entertainment this Friday and the weekend with performances from stars like Lil' Wayne, Blake Shelton, The Monkees and others! Check out the hot spots!
By Joe Randazzo July 17, 2013
The fundraiser on the eastern end of Long Island which supports the Clinton Foundation is going for $5,000 a seat.
By Christian Abbatecola July 17, 2013
A Dix Hills resident and father of 2 has been missing since the middle of June. The search and investigation for Robert Mayer is ongoing.
By Vickie Moller July 16, 2013
Thanks to a Charitable grant from Bethpage Federal Credit Union, for the third year in a row, five top Long Island Music Students will have the opportunity to study and perform this summer at Usdan ...
By Lyndsay McCabe July 12, 2013
A Kickstarter project for "I Am Santa Claus," a behind-the-scenes look at how Santas live their lives year-round, has reached its funding goal, thanks in part to its big-name actor and producer, Mick Foley.
By Vickie Moller July 12, 2013
After losing the use of his legs 20 years ago in a car accident and following a six-year battle with alcohol and drug addiction, Gabriel Cordell kept a long-held promise to himself that he would ...
By Debbi Spiegel July 02, 2013
Here are some ways you can help the victims of the tragic Arizona wildfires.
By Lyndsay McCabe June 23, 2013
A group of students from Roosevelt designed posters to educate beachgoers about protecting the habitat of two native endangered bird species.
By Eric Anderson June 22, 2013
Crystal’s gift will be used to help the town recover from Hurricane Sandy.
By Debbi Spiegel June 22, 2013
Take a blast into the past at a classic car show!
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