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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 Carrie B. December 12, 2012
Mold...how do you detect it? What are the health ramifications from exposure to mold? What can be done to protect your home and your family?
By Amy Gernon December 11, 2012
The Wolowski family has been lighting the cherry tree in their Ronkonkoma front yard with pink lights throughout the last three holiday seasons to inspire cancer awareness and to celebrate recovery and living cancer free.
By Carrie B. December 09, 2012
On the first day they could legally marry, hundreds of same sex couples in Washington tied the knot.
By Robert Ottone December 07, 2012
The second Long Island soldier killed in Iraq received honors from Suffolk County.
By Allison Gayne December 07, 2012
Scott Brothers's Third Annual “Toys For Tots” Holiday Gift Drive and Tree Lighting to honor United States Marine Veteran James Gerard Dillon of Lynbrook, who served in World War II from 1942-1945, during a special ...
By Lyndsay McCabe December 03, 2012
“Gasland” filmmaker Josh Fox uses “Occupy Sandy” to send a message about inequality and the damaging effects of pollution.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 02, 2012
Officer Larry DePrimo becomes an icon of goodwill after being photographed giving a pair of boots and socks to a barefoot homeless man in New York City.
By Robert Ottone December 01, 2012
A mysterious "Secret Santa" visited New York and New Jersey areas this past week, bestowing hundred dollar bills to needy individuals.
By Cait Russell November 30, 2012
Hungry Long Islanders and Hurricane Sandy Victims to Benefit – Just in Time for the Holidays
By Debbi Spiegel November 28, 2012
The holiday season is a great time to make a donation to those in need.
By Robert Ottone November 28, 2012
Camp Bulldog is providing aid for Lindenhurst natives in need after Hurricane Sandy.
By Amy Gernon November 26, 2012
This week, Nassau County Legis. Dave Denenberg will be presenting a Hurricane Recovery Workshop and two Disaster Response Forums this week.
By Chelsea Triola November 26, 2012
Support the Sandy Sunday Campaign this Holiday Season.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 26, 2012
A group of Brooklyn women take to Facebook and Twitter to coordinate relief efforts and get food and clothing directly to those in need.
By Eric Anderson November 26, 2012
The concert will take place at the 89 North Music Venue in Patchogue and all proceeds will benefit Superstorm Sandy relief efforts.
By Robert Ottone November 26, 2012
The Occupy Sandy movement looks to provide aid to those affected by hurricane Sandy.
By Amy Gernon November 22, 2012
This year, more Long Islanders than ever are expected to need some assistance with getting a warm Thanksgiving meal. Here's a list of places on the island serving free Thanksgiving meals.
By Amy Gernon November 20, 2012
Lanette White of Beach 137th Street in Far Rockaway is anxious for the power to come back so she can get back to her hobby -- baking cupcakes!
By Amy Gernon November 20, 2012
Long Island food pantries have been actively involved in the relief effort following Superstorm Sandy, but are now worried that they will be unable to meet the annual need for Thanksgiving dinners.