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 Lon Cohen March 15, 2021
Ceremony took place on the anniversary when WHO declared Covid-19 a global pandemic.
By Long Island March 12, 2021
Beginning April 2, event, arts and entertainment venues can reopen at 33 percent capacity
By Long Island March 12, 2021
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that restaurants outside of New York City, which have been operating at 50 percent capacity, can now move to 75 percent capacity starting March 19
By Long Island March 12, 2021
Two Suffolk County Police officers recently entered a burning house and rescued a dog in Central Islip
By Lon Cohen March 11, 2021
People who lost a loved one to Covid-19 are encouraged to add their names.
By Long Island March 10, 2021
The leadership and crew of the Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) were presented with the Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 Battle “E” Award in a ceremony held at Naval Base Guam, ...
By Long Island March 08, 2021
U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice (NY-04) and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran have announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $71.8 million to help fund the Western Bays ...
By Long Island March 05, 2021
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office is hosting its 3rd annual Say Something Essay Contest in collaboration with the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation
By Long Island March 05, 2021
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s LIRR Expansion Project is closing the Main Street railroad crossing in Mineola, the eighth of eight railroad crossings to be permanently eliminated on time and on budget as part of the ...
By Long Island March 04, 2021
The world’s largest manufacturer of musical instrument accessories has struck a chord with the Suffolk County Legislature with a donation of 2,000 face shields, manufactured with the materials the company usually uses to make drumheads
By Long Island March 04, 2021
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has announced the release of a long-awaited feasibility study and implementation plan to guide the establishment of a Countywide Wastewater Management District
By Long Island March 02, 2021
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, the New York Islanders organization, and Nassau Coliseum management today announced the building’s reopening to Islanders season ticket members
By Long Island March 01, 2021
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has announced that her requested law delaying tax lien sales to provide relief for struggling residents and businesses due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been passed by the County ...
By Long Island March 01, 2021
The Sheriff’s Office released its Interim Reform and Reinvention Report pursuant to New York State Executive Order 203
By Long Island March 01, 2021
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that as New York’s hospitalization and COVID-19 infection rates continue to decline, New York is issuing guidance to begin re-opening additional sectors of the economy
By Long Island February 26, 2021
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that more than $37.2 million in federal highway safety grants have been awarded to 502 programs throughout New York State during the federal FY 2021
By Long Island February 26, 2021
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has released updated guidance for infection rates and testing protocols on college campuses.
By Long Island February 26, 2021
A monthly educational webinar series that highlights various community science opportunities has been launched by Long Island environmental groups in support of local wildlife conservation efforts.
By Lon Cohen February 25, 2021
Donations also included other winter clothing items.
By Lon Cohen February 24, 2021
Donation came from the NCPD Foundation.