The day and evening before Christmas is a time of much anticipation for young children, particularly those awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. What children do not realize is that their parents have been working hard behind the scenes for many weeks to help maximize the holiday magic, and
Thanks to an overwhelming response from the communities of District 16, Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) proudly welcomes the Plainview-Old Westbury Public Library as a fourth drop-off site for his office’s fourth annual winter coat drive in support of the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. Now through […]
The Public Libraries of Suffolk County recently announced that it reached a record-breaking four million digital book checkouts on Livebrary.com in 2025. This important milestone is indicative of the popularity of ebooks, audiobooks, and other digital media among library patrons in Suffolk County, and the reach public libraries have within the communities they serve.
Sen. Martinez’s Toy Distribution Returns To Offer Holiday Magic For Local Families Santa’s sleigh will make a special stop at Central Islip High School on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, to bring toys to children. The stop is part of New York State Sen. Monica R. Martinez’s annual Toy Distribution event, which aims to ensure that […]
`Tis the season for toasting. New Year’s Eve celebrations tend to be raucous, and it’s not uncommon to hoist a glass in the air when ushering in a new year at the stroke of midnight. Revelers looking to add a little extra flavor to their New Year’s toast can consider this recipe for a “Strawberry […]
The PSEG Foundation, committed to building thriving communities, this week announced $1.5 million in grants to more than 25 community organizations in New Jersey and on Long Island that provide critical assistance to households facing economic hardship — including $100,000 for Island Harvest, a longtime community partner of PSEG Long Island. The Community Relief Initiative
DHL Express, the world’s leading provider of international express shipping services, once again delivered holiday cheer to U.S. service members stationed far from home. For the 22nd consecutive year, DHL made the season a little brighter by sending hundreds of freshly cut Christmas trees, complete with ornaments, lights, menorahs, and letters from schoolchildren to U.S.
On Saturday, December 6, 2025, the festive Yuletide decorations adorning the 1901 Restored Long Island Railroad Depot and Freight House Museum provided the perfect backdrop for the Lindenhurst Historical Society’s Second Annual Furry Friends Fotos; an opportunity for pet parents and their fur babies to enjoy and take part in what has become a Lindenhurst […]












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