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 Wendy L February 14, 2013
The Harlem Globetrotters are in town! Don't miss their performance and other great Long Island entertainment taking place this President's Day weekend!
By Robert Ottone February 13, 2013
Tom Suozzi to throw his hat in the ring for Nassau County Executive.
By Tom Gahan February 12, 2013
Event is open to writers and authors of all genres.
By Carrie B. February 11, 2013
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is expected to make a formal announcement this week granting additional benefits to same-sex military families.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 11, 2013
As Long Islanders attempt to get back to business as usual, freezing rain and some unplowed roads lead to numerous school and business closures.
By Carrie B. February 10, 2013
How much snow fell in your neighborhood? Is your block plowed yet or are you still snowed in? Did you lose power? How has this storm affected your home, family or business?
By Lyndsay McCabe February 10, 2013
The LIE will be closed from Exit 57 to Exit 73 until 5 p.m., but most state roads have reopened, and service has returned to particular branches of the LIRR.
By Robert Ottone February 09, 2013
Winter storm Nemo responsible for at least five deaths across the northeast.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 09, 2013
Sheldon Silver strives to start a NY DREAM Act to provide financial assistance to undocumented immigrant students.
By Vickie Moller February 08, 2013
As Long Islanders brace for a major winter storm with blizzard conditions--snow and strong winds combining to produce near zero visibility, deep drifts and life-threatening wind chill--many people are unprepared to face those extremely hazardous ...
By Vickie Moller February 08, 2013
Looking for fun and productive ways for your children to spend their time during the upcoming winter break?
By Lighthouse Mission February 07, 2013
Bellport, NY: Lighthouse Mission, Long Island's First and Largest Mobile Food Pantry, documented this month that despite lack of funding it is now feeding 10% of Suffolk County's Population - up to 3200 per week.
By Long Island News & PR February 07, 2013
Native New Yorker, Helene Sola, launched her first children’s book, Loo Loo and the Fabulous Marvelous Rexxaroo, in conjunction with raising money for animal rescue organizations.
By Wendy L February 07, 2013
Here's the information you need for a fun weekend on Long Island. It's complete events on bowling, comedy, Valentine's Day shopping and more!
By Christian Abbatecola February 06, 2013
A vote on the the Boy Scouts' policy disallowing homosexuals to participate in the organization has been delayed until May.
By Long Island News & PR February 06, 2013
In New York, the recovery process is well under way 100 days after the storm made landfall Oct. 29, 2012. The whole community is involved in the recovery effort, including federal, state, tribal and local ...
By Vickie Moller February 05, 2013
Last week, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and New York Representative Steve Israel announced that Huntington High School had won the regional competition of the 23rd annual Dept. of Energy's National Science Bowl--the nation's largest ...
By Robert Ottone February 01, 2013
Long Island institution I-Con set for return in 2014 through fundraising initiatives and smaller events.
By Robert Ottone January 31, 2013
With latest extreme weather patterns, many at a recent Babylon hearing voiced concerns over storm preparedness.
By Debbi Spiegel January 31, 2013
Think about all of the women in your life before you get dressed on Friday!