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Pet Supply Drive Collects More Than 450 Pounds of Donations

LIMG August 17, 2026

From August 3 through August 10, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, a longtime animal advocate, partnered with PetSmart Levittown and the Wantagh, North Merrick, and Bellmore Memorial Libraries to host a weeklong pet supply drive benefiting the Nassau County SPCA and Last Hope Animal Rescue

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Splish Splash Water Park Makes Waves For Local Heroes

LIMG August 13, 2026

Long Island’s Splish Splash Water Park is inviting local heroes to trade their uniforms for their swimsuits during a day of relaxation. From Monday, August 17 through Friday, August 21, New York’s Largest Water Park® will host its annual Hero Appreciation Week. Throughout the week, local heroes including police officers, firefighters, first responders, military members

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Town Honors Hometown American Idol Jesse Findling of Massapequa Park

LIMG August 12, 2026

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor and his colleagues on the Town Board recently honored Jesse Findling, of Massapequa Park, for his extraordinary feat of reaching the top 12 in the most recent season of American Idol. Jesse earned his spot on the legendary show after singing “In the Stars” by Benson Boone, receiving a standing ovation […]

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Ferretti Teams With Lifeguards To Help Beachgoers Learn How To ‘Break The Grip Of The Rip’

LIMG August 11, 2026

As residents flock to the Town of Hempstead’s beautiful ocean beaches during the heart of the Atlantic hurricane season, Supervisor John Ferretti and the Hempstead Town Board are teaming with the award-winning TOH Lifeguard Squad to launch a Riptide Safety Awareness program to help keep swimmers safe. Recently, a few miles to the east, at […]

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Babylon Town Honors First Responders For Heroic Adventureland Ride Rescue

LIMG August 10, 2026

The Babylon Town Board honored the first responders whose courage, training, and professionalism helped save the lives of 16 people during a dramatic rescue at Adventureland in East Farmingdale on June 20th. The rescue unfolded after a mechanical malfunction left 15 children and one adult chaperone stranded on the Wave Twister ride, suspended more than […]

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Knot In Our Waters

LIMG August 6, 2026

State announces grants for vessel wastewater infrastructure to stop sewage discharge into waterways Long Island marinas and municipalities can receive up to $80,000 in funding for wastewater pump-out infrastructure through expanded grants available from New York’s Clean Vessel Assistance Program, state Sen. Monica R. Martinez and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. The increased

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Senator Rhoads Hosts 2nd Annual Sunset Music-Fest

LIMG August 6, 2026

On July 25, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads partnered with the Farmingdale Village Board of Trustees to host the 2nd Annual Sunset Music-Fest, a community concert and donation drive benefiting performing arts institutions across Long Island. Held on the Farmingdale Village Green and spearheaded by Senator Rhoads’ intern Robert Silverstein, the evening brought together

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Massapequa Coast 10-Year-Olds Win Long Island, Finish 2nd In State

LIMG August 5, 2026

The Massapequa Coast 10-year-old Williamsport All-Star Tournament team, after capturing the Long Island Championship, advanced to the Final 8 of the New York State Finals. The 10-year-old team pushed the State Finals to the brink before being eliminated in the State Championship game. Manager: Mike Catherwood Coaches: Adon Austin, Matt Therien & Jeff Maier Players: