The 51-year-old Babylon man was found dead in the water off Tanner Park in Copiague​ this week. A fundraiser was started in his honor.
The 51-year-old launched his personal watercraft Sunday night and was found dead the following morning, police said.
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The local woman wanted to help when the soup kitchens and outreach centers closed, so she worked delivering food to the homeless herself.
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The group worked to beautify the area with new fencing, plants, lampposts, and a brand-new sign welcoming people to the village.
Residents will now have the chance to purchase a personalized brick to go around the local landmark installed in 2018.
The hometown memorial is located at Overlook Beach, which allowed the town to hold a socially-distanced service in light of the pandemic.
The Essential Drive for Seniors kicked off Sept. 11, the National Day of Service, as part of the Safe at Home for Seniors Program.
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Funds went to the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH) Backpack Pirates program.
Seven people were named to the new board, who will hear and review all rental permit applications for apartments in houses and buildings.
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In addition to the business being shut down, the two deli owners and two patrons were arrested during an inspection on Friday, police said.
The two men were heading southbound in a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer when the driver crashed onto a cemetery Sunday afternoon.
Madison Aquafredda was recognized for her leadership and dedication to the beautification of Copiague.
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After Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that gyms can reopen next week, business owners are preparing to reopen with new protocols.
A non-profit broke ground on the new center Tuesday to provide job training programs for adults with autism.
Thousands of residents are still without power Wednesday after Tropical Storm Isaias​ hit Long Island Tuesday.
The event typically takes place in September, but will not happen this year due to New York State restrictions regarding crowd sizes.
Some have shown their support while others raised concerns over the possibility of the facility opening at the site of the former bank.
The three young siblings have been working to collect food for the community since the pandemic began.
Gilbert's sister started a fundraiser this week to help pay for an analysis of the 911 tape from the night of her disappearance in 2010.
Frank Floridia​ of Strong Island Animal Rescue was called by a local resident who saw the raccoon had his head stuck in a jar for two days.
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