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United Way Young Professionals Raise $12,000 For Stuff-A-Bus

LIMG August 24, 2026

United Way of Long Island’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) hosted its highly anticipated Summer Social on August 6 at Blue Point Brewery, bringing together over 120 attendees for an evening of networking, entertainment, and community impact. The event successfully raised more than $12,000

Recipes

Experiment With Tofu And New Flavors

LIMG August 20, 2026

Tofu is a versatile ingredient that takes on the flavors of a dish rather than overpowering it. Made of soybeans, tofu is an excellent protein source and can replace meat or dairy in many meals because of the variety of consistencies tofu comes in. “Fried Tofu in Dashi” is a classic sake shop or tavern […]

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Why It Pays To Drain And Shut Off Outdoor Faucets Each Fall

LIMG August 20, 2026

Fall is a great time for homeowners to prioritize exterior maintenance around their properties. Doing so can make exterior areas less vulnerable to harsh winter weather, and some projects can also prevent damage to a home and its hidden components. Conventional wisdom notes the importance of shutting off outdoor faucets before temperatures drop below freezing. […]

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PSEG Long Island Reminds Customers: Scammers Don’t Take Summer Off

LIMG August 20, 2026

As backyard barbecues begin to give way to back-to-school nights, scammers continue to ratchet up the stress by impersonating utility workers via phone and sometimes in person to demand payments from their victims. PSEG Long Island urges customers to take the right steps if confronted with a surprise visit or call threatening imminent shutoff: Stop […]

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27th Annual Long Island 6-Hour Birthday Run & Relay Returns September 27

LIMG August 19, 2026

(L-R) Sherry Bellovin; Bob Cook, owner of Runner’s Edge; Glen Wolther, President and Co-Founder of All Round Foods; and Myron Bellovin, Race Director of the Long Island 6 Hour 60th Birthday Celebration Run & Relay. Runners and walkers of every age and ability will gather at Belmont Lake State Park on Sunday, September 27, for […]

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Girl Scouts Of Suffolk County Announce 2026 Holiday Lights Design Award Winners

LIMG August 19, 2026

Girl Scouts Will Have Their Drawn Creations Transformed Into Giant Illuminated Displays As Part Of December Light Show The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) have announced the winners of its annual Holiday Light Show Design Contest, including four individual Girl Scouts and one Troop, who will have each of their designs transformed into a larger-than-life […]

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Islip Town To Go Purple In Recognition Of Recovery Awareness Month

LIMG August 18, 2026

Photos from last year’s Islip Goes Purple event, courtesy of the Town of Islip Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and the Islip Town Board will kick off the Town’s 8th Annual Islip Goes Purple campaign on Wednesday, September 2, at 4:00 p.m. with the annual lighting of the Islip Town Hall cupola in purple. The […]

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What To Know About Smartphone Use In School

LIMG August 17, 2026

Ask any Baby Boomer, Generation Xer, or even early Millennial if they expected to one day always have a portable, handheld computer at the ready, and they would almost certainly say, “No.” Although the first mobile phone was invented by Motorola engineer Martin Cooper in 1973, it would be decades before the initial incarnations of […]