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National Grid Foundation Awards $600K Grant To United Way Of Long Island’s Project Warmth

LIMG February 13, 2026

In a landmark moment, United Way of Long Island celebrated an extraordinary $600,000 commitment from the National Grid Foundation, setting a new benchmark for philanthropic support. According to United Way’s ALICE Report, more than 354,000 Long Islanders struggle to afford basic needs, with one

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Kramer Lane Rallies For Olympian Charlie McAvoy

LIMG February 12, 2026

Milan wasn’t the only place buzzing with Olympic spirit on Feb. 6. Kramer Lane Elementary School in Bethpage hosted a pep rally celebrating hometown Olympian Charlie McAvoy, son of second-grade teacher Jennifer McAvoy. Charlie is representing the United States on the men’s hockey team and is the only Long Island athlete competing in the Winter […]

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Standing Ovation For Smithtown Father And Son

LIMG February 11, 2026

Smithtown High School East senior Bradley Fils-Aime and his father, John Fils-Aime, were recognized during the Feb. 11 Smithtown Central School District Board of Education meeting for their heroic actions during last month’s winter storm. Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD Smithtown High School East senior Bradley Fils-Aime and his father, John Fils-Aime, were recognized

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East Islip Middle School Students Excel At AMC 8 Competition

LIMG February 9, 2026

In a remarkable achievement, nine place-winning students from East Islip Middle School earned top honors on the American Mathematics Contest 8. Jivin Chawla, Nico Sanchez, and Andrew Trifaro all finished in a three-way tie for first place; David Koch, Katherine Li, and Eli Ruiz finished in a three-way tie for second; and Jillian Hutter, Emma […]

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Brookhaven Highway Department Awarded Nearly $300K for Water Quality Project

LIMG February 9, 2026

The Brookhaven Highway Department will be using a NYS grant to purchase salt reduction equipment to reduce road salt usage and contamination of surface waters. The Brookhaven Highway Department is announcing receipt of a $293,000 New York State grant to protect and restore water resources through the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Water Quality Improvement

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Babylon Elementary School Receives $2,500 Playground Revitalization Grant

LIMG February 5, 2026

Babylon Elementary School has been awarded a $2,500 TangerKids Grant to fund upgrades that will make the school’s courtyard playground more accessible and useful for all students. Representatives from Tanger Outlets visited the school on Friday, January 30, to present the ceremonial check to Principal Thomas Keogh, staff, students, and parents. The grant was secured

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Town Officials Lead Effort For New Post-9/11 Memorial At Overlook Beach

LIMG February 4, 2026

More than two decades after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the toll of that day continues to grow. At Overlook Beach, the Town of Babylon and the Town of Babylon Fire Chiefs Association are planning a new post-9/11 memorial to honor town residents who later died from illnesses linked to toxic exposure at Ground […]

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Saladino, Maier To Mark National Wear Red Day In Oyster Bay

LIMG February 2, 2026

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Councilwoman Laura Maier invite Town employees and residents across Long Island to wear red on Friday, February 6th, in recognition of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) National Wear Red Day. This initiative helps raise awareness in the fight against our nation’s number one killer of women, cardiovascular […]