If you're actively involved in the community, or you care about local Long Island charities and causes, make sure to keep in the know with Long Island's Community articles. Focusing on issues that matter most to the local community at large, these articles provide you with information about the good works of local charities, as well as the issues that matter to Long Islanders most.
By Amy Gernon December 27, 2012
A young Afghani girl received life changing medical treatment after being shot by Taliban insurgents last year.
By Robert Ottone December 27, 2012
Alec Baldwin's charity makes large donations to Long Island and New Jersey libraries.
By Allison Gayne December 26, 2012
Scotto Brothers’ Third Annual Toys for Tots Holiday Gift Drive and Celebration held at the Fox Hollow Catering, in Woodbury has record breaking success and honors WWII Veteran Marine James Gerald Dillon for exemplary military ...
By Amy Gernon December 21, 2012
Authorities are warning the public to be cautious when contributing to charities related to the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 21, 2012
The Robin Hood Foundation has begun distributing the $50 million collected from the 12-12-12 concert.
By Cait Russell December 20, 2012
This Friday, December 21st, at 9:30AM (EST), “Walk 27” Events will be happening across the globe, as the world comes together to remember the students and faculty of Sandy Hook Elementary who were killed last ...
By Long Island News & PR December 19, 2012
Long Island Man Helps Others Fight Prostate Cancer - and inspires LI this Christmas.
By Debbi Spiegel December 19, 2012
As the nation mourns the death of 20 children and the six educators who died protecting them, Long Islanders are looking for ways to do something for the victims and their families.
By Amy Gernon December 18, 2012
Across the country and around the world, people will be walking for 27 minutes on Friday morning, one minute to honor the memory of each of the victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary.
By Cait Russell December 18, 2012
The Newtown Post Office has set up a special Post Office Box to receive letters of condolence and support for those affected by last Friday's shooting.
By Long Island News & PR December 17, 2012
Publisher Elseah Chea was pinned as a new member of the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc.
By Carrie B. December 12, 2012
Mold...how do you detect it? What are the health ramifications from exposure to mold? What can be done to protect your home and your family?
By Amy Gernon December 11, 2012
The Wolowski family has been lighting the cherry tree in their Ronkonkoma front yard with pink lights throughout the last three holiday seasons to inspire cancer awareness and to celebrate recovery and living cancer free.
By Carrie B. December 09, 2012
On the first day they could legally marry, hundreds of same sex couples in Washington tied the knot.
By Robert Ottone December 07, 2012
The second Long Island soldier killed in Iraq received honors from Suffolk County.
By Allison Gayne December 07, 2012
Scott Brothers's Third Annual “Toys For Tots” Holiday Gift Drive and Tree Lighting to honor United States Marine Veteran James Gerard Dillon of Lynbrook, who served in World War II from 1942-1945, during a special ...
By Lyndsay McCabe December 03, 2012
“Gasland” filmmaker Josh Fox uses “Occupy Sandy” to send a message about inequality and the damaging effects of pollution.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 02, 2012
Officer Larry DePrimo becomes an icon of goodwill after being photographed giving a pair of boots and socks to a barefoot homeless man in New York City.
By Robert Ottone December 01, 2012
A mysterious "Secret Santa" visited New York and New Jersey areas this past week, bestowing hundred dollar bills to needy individuals.