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Published 15 hours ago11 adoptable cats, dogs that will flood your home with love
The forecast this weekend calls for 100% chance of it raining adoptable cats and dogs that want to come home with you. Available for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter *Super Senior Double Adoption* Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week, Holly and Mistle…
Long Island Press
Published September 24Car Free Day LI celebrates record-breaking 2026 pledge drive
Car Free Day Long Island concluded its 14th annual week-long campaign with a record-breaking 5,352 pledges, a more than 50% increase over 2025, representing an estimated 99 tons of CO₂ emissions avoided. Long Island regional leaders celebrated the region’s growing public…
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Published September 24Long Island Sound water quality is improving, but needs work, experts say
The Long Island Sound’s water quality may be improving, but that still leaves room for concern at many of the bays that surround the region’s northern shore, according to a report card issued by Save the Sound, a regional environmental nonprofit organization dedicated to…
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Published September 22Noor Maher becomes first Eagle Scout from Islamic center troop on Long Island
What began with a handful of boys and a group of adults learning Scouting together has grown into a program that has now produced its first Eagle Scout. Noor Mohammad Maher, 18, recently became the first Eagle Scout from a Scouts BSA troop chartered to an Islamic center on Long…
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Published September 21Suffolk County Girl Scout of the Month represents Long Island in Washington D.C.
September’s Suffolk County Girl Scout of the Month is Lily Myers, of Eastport, who is going into 10th grade. She was one of the local delegates at the recent Girl Scouts National Convention in Washington, D.C. and shares what she learned from that transformative experience. What…
Long Island Press
Published September 18These pets are ready to be taken home
This weekend’s forecast: a 100% chance of raining cute cats and adorable dogs. So don’t wait, head out and meet your new best friend today! Available for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter *Special Senior Alert* Meet Smithtown’s Pet of the Week, Sandy! If you think the…
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Published September 16The importance of vetting an animal rescue
When Long Islanders see an urgent online post about a sick kitten, an injured dog, or a shelter animal in need, there’s a natural impulse to donate, foster, or adopt. But animal advocates are urging the public to pause first and ask the question: Is the rescue operating legally?…
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Published September 14“Never Forget,” the East Northport community gathers for a candlelight vigil of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
A candlelight vigil honoring the lost lives, the heroes who responded and the families who were forever changed on Sept. 11, 2001, was held at the East Northport Fire Department headquarters on Ninth Avenue. The service was held at the department’s headquarters, set around an…
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Published September 13Victoria’s Secrets | A heartfelt week
My heart swelled this week with great joy and then sadness. Dear friend Dr. Peter Micholas, who just published his new book “The Death of Aging” (available on Amazon), invited me to a gala for Operation International, and I went not knowing much about the group. Well, I left the…
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Published September 11The A-List: 10 top substance abuse recovery support groups on Long Island
Substance abuse support groups provide people with a safe, supportive place to navigate addiction, recovery and the challenges that come with maintaining sobriety. From peer-led meetings to programs supporting individuals and families, these Long Island groups are helping people…
Long Island Press
Published September 11Adoptable puppies looking for new homes
If big, playful dogs are your jam, look no further than right here! These pups are ready to wiggle their butts right into your heart and home today! Available for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Dash! This gorgeous…
Long Island Press
Published September 09Honoring the Mighty Oyster in Bellport Waters
“There were many an oyster piled up on the Friends of Bellport Bay (FoBB) vessel that a couple of us had to get off the boat,” said volunteer Neil Koenig. “All the cages were emptied.” Just before noon, the FoBB team, led by co-founder Thomas Schultz, was heading back to the…