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A nonprofit is working to preserve Ellis Island's abandoned 29-building hospital complex, where immigrant families faced medical challenges 75 years ago. The restoration will reveal intimate stories of resilience and hope that shaped America.
A new offshore wind farm promises to cut electricity costs for Rhode Island residents while reducing reliance on volatile natural gas prices. Revolution Wind will supply 18% of the state's power at predictable rates that could save ratepayers hundreds of millions.
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 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.
When dozens of parrots were found living in a New Hampshire barn without heat or water, Rhode Island Parrot Rescue mobilized to save every single bird. All 71 parrots are now safe and recovering.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A five-year mission involving islanders, volunteers, and a red labrador named Woody has made Northern Ireland's Rathlin Island ferret-free for the first time in 40 years. The removal of invasive ferrets is already bringing rare seabirds back to the island's shores.
The Pacific nation of Tuvalu is building seven hectares of elevated land designed to stay above water through 2100 and beyond. Working with the UN, the innovative coastal adaptation project offers a blueprint for island nations facing similar threats.
When a 63-year-old woman suffered cardiac arrest on a remote island, the Indian Coast Guard transformed their aircraft into an airborne intensive care unit and raced against time. The daring three-hour medical evacuation saved her life.
Scientists discovered that daylight saving time prevents tens of thousands of deer deaths and saves human lives by keeping evening commutes lighter. The simple clock change could reduce deadly collisions by 14 times during peak hours.
Rhode Island lawmakers are backing legislation to put certified librarians in every public school after research showed they boost reading scores and student success. The Save Our Rhode Island School Libraries Act would ensure every student gets daily library access and professional support.
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.
A 69-year-old former Long Island firefighter survived cardiac arrest thanks to quick-thinking bystanders who performed CPR. Months later, he returned to thank his heroes and promote life-saving training.
A nature reserve on Brownsea Island just hired two adorable pig landscapers to restore precious heathland habitat. The four-month-old Mangalitsa pigs will use their natural rooting instincts to control invasive bracken and make room for hundreds of plant and animal species to thrive.
Rathlin Island off Northern Ireland's coast just became the first inhabited island in the world to successfully eliminate invasive ferrets, saving 250,000 seabirds from extinction. Puffins, razorbills, and other species are already showing signs of recovery after decades of devastating predator attacks.
A South Carolina island community stopped a national chain from taking over their last major undeveloped land. Now they're planning something that honors their unique Gullah Geechee heritage instead.
A tiny island off Northern Ireland just became the first place in the world to completely eliminate invasive ferrets, and seabirds are already bouncing back. The five-year mission included a one-eyed hero dog named Woody.
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