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Long Island Gala Raises Funds for Cultural Festival
The India Association of Long Island brought together 270 people to celebrate community leaders and fund their upcoming cultural festival. Five honorees were recognized for their contributions while members rallied to support September's India Fest.
Long Island Tests First 100% Hydrogen Power Plant
Stony Brook University is launching a groundbreaking test of a hydrogen-powered generator that could light up Long Island homes without carbon emissions. This first-of-its-kind pilot in New York State shows clean energy is moving from lab theory to real-world power.
Long Island Tests First 100% Hydrogen Power Generator
Stony Brook University is launching the first test of a 100% hydrogen-powered generator in New York, bringing Long Island closer to reliable, emissions-free electricity. The $4 million project could reshape how communities get clean energy during peak demand.
Long Island's 500 Senior Volunteers Power Local Nonprofits
Retired professionals across Long Island are turning free time into community impact, with 500 AARP volunteers and 2,500 Northwell helpers leading a post-pandemic volunteer surge. From hospital pet therapy to lobbying in Albany, these experienced do-gooders prove that retirement is just the beginning.
Long Island EVs Surge 23% Despite Federal Credit Loss
Long Island added more than 16,000 electric vehicles in 2025, proving clean transportation momentum continues even without federal tax incentives. The region now leads New York State in EV adoption per capita.
PSEG Workers Volunteer 8,000 Hours for Long Island Neighbors
Nearly 900 PSEG Long Island employees donated over 8,000 hours in 2025 to help veterans, seniors, and food-insecure neighbors across their communities. The company celebrated their volunteer spirit on Good Samaritan Day, recognizing workers like Karen Mowbray who says helping others leaves her with "a warm heart."
Heart Stopped 35 Minutes: Long Island Man Saved by New Device
A Long Island man's heart stopped for 35 minutes, but a breakthrough heart pump device brought him back without brain damage. Doctors are calling his survival nearly impossible.
Turtle-Sniffing Dogs Save Endangered Species on Long Island
Two specially trained Labrador retrievers are helping scientists track and protect vulnerable Eastern box turtles across New York's Long Island. April and Newt can detect the rare reptiles from 100 yards away, giving researchers crucial data to save the declining species.
Long Island Teens Keep Holocaust Memories Alive Through Art
High school students on Long Island are turning Holocaust survivors' firsthand accounts into plays, music, and paintings. The Witness Project pairs 50 students with survivors to ensure their stories outlive them.
Long Island Mom Saves $115 Monthly on Energy Bills
A single mother who paid sky-high bills to heat her poorly insulated home now saves over $115 monthly after getting $20,000 in clean energy upgrades through a free New York program. The Long Island Regional Clean Energy Hub helped 638 families cut costs in 2025 while making homes healthier.
80 Fast EV Chargers Coming to Queens & Long Island
New York drivers are getting 80 new fast charging ports across Queens and Long Island, making it easier than ever to charge electric vehicles while running errands. The stations will accept credit cards and mobile payments with no membership required.
Easter Island Thrived Through Century-Long Drought
New evidence reveals that when a 100-year drought hit Easter Island in 1550, communities didn't collapse. They adapted, creating new traditions and power structures that helped them survive.
Long Island Neighbors Unite to Save Cat From Storm Drain
When a stray cat fell into a snow-filled storm drain during Monday's blizzard, a Bellmore animal rescuer, neighbors, and a perfectly-timed plow driver worked together to save its life. By Tuesday morning, the cat emerged safe and sound.
Snow Plow Driver Saves Two Dogs in Long Island Blizzard
When Kenny McGowan spotted two dogs running down a busy highway during a blizzard, he turned his snow plow into a shield. The sisters were safely rescued and reunited with their family within 24 hours.
Dad Donates Kidney to 13-Year-Old Stranger on Long Island
When 13-year-old Elias Manolis needed a kidney transplant, a complete stranger saw his story and decided to help. Now both families are neighbors and friends forever.
Queens and Long Island Get 80 New EV Fast Chargers
New York drivers can now charge their electric vehicles while grabbing groceries or running errands, thanks to 80 new fast-charging ports launching across Queens and Long Island. The first station is already open, with four more coming in early 2026.
Trevor Bauer Throws No-Hitter in US Comeback Bid
Former MLB Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer pitched a no-hitter for the Long Island Ducks in just his second U.S. start since 2021. Fans chanted his name as he made history, even though they came to support the opposing team.
Nursing Student Saves Life Outside Long Island Pizza Shop
A 20-year-old waitress studying nursing performed CPR on a collapsed customer outside a Levittown pizza shop, bringing the woman back to life. Saige Colleluori's quick thinking turned her classroom training into a real-world save.
Solomon Islands Ditches Diesel for First Solar Farm
A Pacific island nation that relies on diesel for 98% of its power is building its first major solar farm. The Solomon Islands is betting on sunshine to escape fuel shortages and price swings.
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