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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.
A New York metal recycling company is investing in the next generation of environmental leaders by awarding four $1,000 scholarships to local high school graduates. Gershow Recycling is turning community connections into real opportunities for students passionate about conservation.
Ten talented high school musicians across Long Island just received $1,000 scholarships to pursue their dreams in music and performing arts. The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame broke records this year with the highest number of applicants they've ever seen.
A Long Island parent is proposing a bold solution to bullying: hold schools as accountable for teaching compassion as they are for teaching math. The idea is gaining attention as communities search for lasting answers to persistent harassment problems.
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.
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.
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.
A new online platform connects Long Islanders with jobs, training, and support services all in one place. The free tool helps residents meet new federal work requirements while building careers.
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.
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 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.
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."
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.
Kids NEED More hosted a two-day training event in Lindenhurst, showing Long Islanders dozens of ways to bring joy to children facing illness and loss. From ice cream socials to summer camps, volunteers discovered how their unique talents can create healing moments for families in crisis.
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 firefighters rescued a woman and her three cats from a raging house fire, showing the dedication first responders have for saving every family member. Despite one firefighter sustaining injuries, everyone made it out safely.
A Long Island family quit the construction business to revive their generations-old bakery legacy with a twist: they now deliver premium homemade ice cream by boat. The floating ice cream shop has become so beloved that locals book it for parties and kids watch for it from their docks.
A two-year-old Staten Island elementary school celebrated its growth with new specialty rooms, student performances, and a dedicated teacher collaboration space. PS 84's "84 Day" shows what's possible when a community commits to empowering young learners.
The New York Islanders just gave five high school hockey players $5,000 each toward college, rewarding their excellence on the ice and in their communities. These aren't just athletes—they're EMTs, Girl Scout leaders, and straight-A students headed to top universities.
Fourteen students from Anna Maria Island received scholarships totaling $9,500 from the Privateers community organization. The awards honor longtime members who dedicated their lives to supporting local youth.
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