Good News: Family Gets Glimpse of Brand New Home

Family Visits Site of Future Inwood Home

The McHale family of Lawrence recently got a glimpse at their future home in Inwood, which they won the opportunity to buy at a discount from the Town of Hempstead. Click here to watch the video.

Temporary House for Women and Children Raises Funds

Bethany House, a temporary residence dedicated to improving the lives of homeless women and children on Long Island with a location in Baldwin, recently raised more than $14,000 at its 13th annual fashion show and awards dinner at Rockville Links Club. Click here to read the full story here.

Starbucks to Hire 10,000 Veterans

A Veterans Day looms on Nov. 11, corporate coffee giant Starbucks is looking to hire 10,000 veterans or their spouses, in jobs ranging from baristas to workers behind the scenes. Click here to read the full story.

$25K Raised for Chabad's Friendship Circle

Nearly 250 people recently helped The Jean Fischman Chabad Center raise more than $25,000 and awareness for its Friendship Circle of the Five Towns at the second annual Bike4Friendship. Click here to read the full story.

Five Decades of Volunteer Fire Service

Former Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Commissioner Vincent Dieringer was recently honored for 50 years of service to the community. Click here to read the full story.

Donations Needed for Bethpage Credit Union Turkey Drive

Long Island largest on-site food drive, the 5th Annual Bethpage Turkey Drive to benefit Island Harvest Food Bank, is expanding this year to take place in both Nassau and Suffolk counties, organizers announced Wednesday. Click here to read the full story.

Teen Challenge Fundraises Locally

The Long Island Teen Challenge, a nonprofit dedicated to breaking drug and alcohol addiction, is fundraising today in front of the Department of Motor Vehicles office at the Carmans Plaza Shopping Center right over the border in Massapequa. Click here to read the full story.

Bellmore Knights of Columbus Raise Money for Sandy Relief

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano recently thanked the Bellmore Knights of Columbus Council who presented him with a check payable to the Nassau Hurricane Recovery Fund. Click here to read the full story.

Couple Celebrates 54 Years of Marriage

Rose and Dominick LaBruna of East Meadow recently celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary at the East Meadow Senior Center. Click here to read the full story.

Malverne Resident Spearheads Celebration to Honor Veterans

Too many of our veterans efforts are going unrecognized, and Malverne resident Tim Sullivan said he wants to change this. Click here to read the full story.

National Grid Workers Team Up to Send Holiday Cards to Veterans

Hundreds of National Grid employees created holiday cards to send to military personnel overseas and war veterans at home as part of the company’s first-ever “Holiday Mail for Heroes” program Wednesday. Click here to read the full story.

Garden City Student Named Siemans Science Semifinalist

Suburbanites love their lush green lawns. Whether to pass the football over, run through in bare feet or simply laid as a welcoming carpet before colorful flower beds ringing home and property, lawn grass is king in the ‘burbs. Click here to read the full story.