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 Angeline R. October 24, 2012
CharityMiles is a new app that converts every mile you exercise into a donation for your non profit organization of choice. The app gives people the initiative to get out and get active!
By Amy Gernon October 23, 2012
Louis Fortunoff, former executive of the Fortunoff department stores, dies at 47 from pancreatic cancer.
By Amy Gernon October 18, 2012
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has released guidelines for charities and campaigns raising money for breast cancer research.
By Angeline R. October 16, 2012
Canstruction helps end hunger one masterpiece at a time. The awards ceremony is set for October 25th. New creative participants are always welcomed.
By Jason Verity October 15, 2012
tand up against breast cancer simply by sitting down—in a specially Designated “LITTOA Pink Rides to benefit the Long Island Breast Cancer Action coalitions.
By Amy Gernon October 11, 2012
Justin Bieber stars in a new anti-bullying (cyber-bullying) PSA as part of a criminal settlement following a near-riot at the Roosevelt Field Mall in 2009 where crowds flooded to catch a glimpse of the star.
By Allison Gayne October 05, 2012
The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners Association (NSWCA), comprised of commissioners from 21 Long Island water districts, recently welcomed Ron Busciolano of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) at its September meeting held at Crossroads Restaurant in ...
By Angeline R. October 01, 2012
Both the Annual Pancreatic Cancer and Breast Cancer walks are scheduled for this October at Jones Beach.
By Angeline R. September 25, 2012
September is National Hunger Action Month, a campaign advocated by Feeding America. Take time this month to volunteer at a local food bank and make a change.
By Allison Gayne September 21, 2012
AGES Savvy Senior Day celebrates LI seniors and crowns Long Island's first-ever Savvy Senior King and Queen during Third Annual Savvy Senior Day.
By Angeline R. September 18, 2012
The Holtsville Ecology & Wildlife Center--is said to possibly be closing because of 2013 budget cuts. Community members have turned to Facebook to spread the word.
By Cait Russell September 04, 2012
This October 13th & 14th, the Long Island Women's Expo comes to Suffolk County Community College - make sure you don't miss this one!
By Erin Tracy August 29, 2012
Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell along with Wall Street leader Geoff Boisi will host some of the greatest champions in sports, entertainment and business in the 2nd annual MENTOR’s Champions Golf Challenge on September 9 ...
By LICADD August 24, 2012
LICADD invites you to participate in the 32nd Annual R. Brinkley Smithers Golf Invitational on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at The Creek and Piping Rock Clubs in Locust Valley, NY. This year’s tournament will posthumously ...
By Angeline R. August 21, 2012
Orthopaedic surgery helps keep a young boy's hope and vigor. The story of Bobby Menges shows us that orthopaedic surgeries are a saving grace. The "A Nation in Motion" campaign moves to prove that orthopaedic ...
By Angeline R. July 30, 2012
Walmart donated a total of $50,000 to Feel Better Kids and Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County.
By Cait Russell July 27, 2012
Join the Moms Who Kick for a Spin-A-Thon to Benefit Breast Cancer Research.
By Lauren Pozmanter July 19, 2012
LongIsland.com had a blast this weekend at the Great South Bay Music Festival - here are some of the Highlights!
By The Fresh Air Fund July 19, 2012
Long Island families welcomed 21 inner-city Fresh Air Children on July 18th through The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family Program. There is still time to host a Fresh Air Child in August!
By Allison Gayne July 18, 2012
Mara Navaretta, President and Owner of Homes By Mara Realty of Syosset, NY, recently presented Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) with a $1,000 check contribution that resulted from a percentage of commissions collected among her ...