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 Chris Boyle December 07, 2023
The eight families with children ages 7-17 were identified through Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Long Island.
By Chris Boyle December 07, 2023
Leadership from LIBOR recently joined RTLI at its Farmingdale office to assemble holiday "goody bags" intended for all beneficiaries of RTLI’s services this year.
By Chris Boyle December 06, 2023
Organization that runs Baseball League Expands Mission.
By Long Island December 05, 2023
Governor Kathy Hochul initiates construction on Clarkson Estates, a groundbreaking $238 million development in Flatbush, Brooklyn, comprising 328 affordable apartments, including 164 supportive units, alongside a 30,000-square-foot community hub, all part of the Vital Brooklyn ...
By Chris Boyle December 05, 2023
The convoy started with a gathering of the riders at the Suffolk County Harley Davidson in Oakdale, NY where members packed up hundreds of toys and headed toward Nassau County.
By Chris Boyle December 04, 2023
“The overwhelming success of last year’s coat drive was a heartwarming demonstration of the tremendous generosity that permeates the Syosset and Jericho communities,” Legislator Drucker said.
By Catherine Eve December 02, 2023
Merrick-raised pop icon Debbie Gibson won $95,750 for an animal-rescue organization on "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune."
By Catherine Eve December 01, 2023
America’s Got Talent contestant Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti and American Idol contestant Christian Guardino headline Sands New York's free holiday event at the Nassau Coliseum on 12/4.
By Catherine Eve December 01, 2023
The Long Island Children's Museum is ready for the holidays. Kids can get into the spirit with festive traditions, winter fun, musical theater, crafts, and a “Noon” Year’s celebration.
By Catherine Eve December 01, 2023
Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh lights the 12-foot menorah at its 17th Annual Chanukah Grand Menorah Lighting on December 7.
By Chris Boyle November 30, 2023
Statewide Drive Begins December 1.
By Long Island November 29, 2023
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announces the launch of the Suffolk County Team Sports Grant program, offering up to $25,000 for nonprofit organizations to fund youth team sports programs, aiming to provide equal opportunities and ...
By Chris Boyle November 27, 2023
EJ’s PJs Pajama Drive started with one mission in mind – to give out pajamas, and that mission has not changed since 2011 when Patricia Poggi and her sons started the drive.
By Chris Boyle November 23, 2023
The ‘Boxes of Love’ contain all the necessary ingredients to make a traditional holiday dinner, including stuffing, yams, green beans, cranberry sauce and pies.
By Chris Boyle November 21, 2023
The Giannola Family has supported the work of RMHC NYM for many years, with their contributions enlisting the support of multiple Giannola generations.
By Chris Boyle November 20, 2023
Over 400 Thanksgiving meals, including turkeys and trimmings, to be distributed to families in need.
By Catherine Eve November 19, 2023
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum will be hosting a free Season of Sparkle holiday event on 12/3 and 12/4 featuring a toy drive, tree lighting, and more.
By Catherine Eve November 18, 2023
COPE invites Long Islanders to join the free online Worldwide Candle Lighting Day event on 12/10 to collectively honor and remember the lives of those gone too soon.
By Chris Boyle November 17, 2023
Proceeds to Benefit the Winters Center for Autism.
By Chris Boyle November 17, 2023
Saturday, November 18, 9-11:30 a.m. and again from Noon-2:30 p.m.