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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 Sandra Stelmach June 20, 2013
Long Islanders gather together for some of the largest celebrations in the country. With fast-approaching festivities and fireworks, don’t miss out on the fun - check out what’s happening near you and across Long Island!
By Debbi Spiegel June 14, 2013
Get the family outside for a night of stargazing, marshmallow roasting and all around fun.
By Chris Casey June 08, 2013
Local filmmaker Chris Casey is looking to create a documentary about Long Island's pollution problem with the support of the local community.
By Alex Volpicello June 06, 2013
Local Sachem High School East student Alex Volpicello is reaching out to the local community, and asking them to reconsider the District's Budget.
By Debbi Spiegel June 05, 2013
Main Streets are closed to traffic and come alive with festivals each weekend.
By Eric Anderson May 23, 2013
The group will continue its ban on gay leaders.
By Lyndsay McCabe May 22, 2013
After she lost her 11-year-old daughter, Joy Treanor worked with Christopher Briggs to raise money for diving equipment for Long Island towns.
By Esther Forrester May 22, 2013
Women dismayed when boyfriend casually breaks up with her after living with her for two months.
By Michael Patrick May 22, 2013
Encountering Nature – and Death -- At The Old Inlet Breach.
By Debbi Spiegel May 21, 2013
You can help OK from your computer or mobile device right now.
By Lyndsay McCabe May 09, 2013
Suffolk County officials have decided to rename the Vanderbilt Planetarium after IGA magnate Charles Reichert and his wife, Helen Reichert, who donated $850,000 to preserve and expand the planetarium's programs.
By Vickie Moller May 09, 2013
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced Tuesday in a news release that $475.25 million in relief funding is being made available for 234 rebuilding projects along the Eastern Seaboard following Superstorm Sandy.
By Lyndsay McCabe May 05, 2013
Friends of Science East purchased land from Agfa that includes Tesla's Long Island laboratory, Wardenclyffe Tower, and will use it as an educational science center and museum.
By Lyndsay McCabe May 05, 2013
New Jersey Officer Jesse Turano saves a would-be jumper on the George Washington Bridge - his fifth save this year alone.
By Wendy L May 04, 2013
Superstorm Sandy has impacted many lives and businesses. Now, the Coney Island Mermaid Parade is at risk of cancellation due to post-Sandy cleanup costs. See how you can help!
By Lyndsay McCabe May 02, 2013
Though much of the hospital is still closed, Long Beach Medical Center is looking to reopen the emergency wing within the next few weeks, and to potentially relocate other wings to temporary facilities.
By Vickie Moller May 02, 2013
Sustainable Long Island, a non-profit organization that has been working toward economic development, environmental health and social equity for Long Islanders since 1996, has just been awarded $130,000 in grant funding from the Unitarian Universalist ...
By Wendy L May 02, 2013
Whether you're looking to find that perfect Mother's Day gift or outdoor fun the entire family can enjoy this weekend, we have it here with festival, fairs and more!
By Lyndsay McCabe May 01, 2013
Though SUNY officials have withdrawn their proposal to close Long Island College Hospital, SUNY Downstate still finds the institution to be a waste of money.
By Robert Ottone April 30, 2013
Roman Blum, a Staten Island Holocaust survivor passed away at the age of 97 - leaving his estate unsettled and unclaimed.
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