Fire Chief Follows in Father's Footsteps, Bridget Moynahan Gets Married on LI, Eating Pies for Breast Cancer Research

Patch covers a wide array of topics, but some of our favorite stories are the ones that put a smile on your face. Here’s a roundup of good news stories from Long Island Patches over the last week:

• Newest East Northport Fire Chief Follows in Father’s Footsteps
• Deer Park Grad Back From Army Boot Camp Surprises Brother in Class
• West Islip 4th Grade Composer Chosen for Annual Showcase
• Port Jefferson Students Paint Port Pink
• Speed Eating Pies for Breast Cancer Research
• Actress Bridget Moynahan Gets Married in the Hamptons
• Town of Southampton, Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation, Announce 5-Year Agreement
• Southold Town Board Unanimously Votes to Approve New Horse Trail
• Restoration of Fort Pond House, Carol Morrison Park Completed
• East Northport Star Runner Competes at Paralympics Track and Field World Champs
• Peep This: Preschoolers Raise Baby Chicks in Port Washington
• 6 Town Employees From Port Washington Honored for Longtime Service
• New Attractions at This Year’s Holiday Parade, Street Festival in Huntington Village
• 2 Mineola Schools Nationally Recognized by Apple
• Hispanic Students From the Huntington Area Honored for Academic Excellence
• Noodles & Company Sets Opening Date For Hicksville Restaurant

Photo by Steve Silverman: East Northport Fire Department Chief Wayne Kaifler Jr., left, and his dad Wayne Kaifler Sr.