Firefighters Receive Medals of Valor, Volleyball-A-Thon Raises $3,200, Shelter Dogs Head Off to Forever Homes

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:

• East Northport Firefighters Receive Medals of Valor For Bravery
• Syosset Teen Performs at Carnegie Hall, Earns Musical Excellence Award
• Glen Cove City Hall Gets Handicap Accessible Doors
• Elwood’s Volleyball-A-Thon Raises $3.2K for 2 Good Causes
• BID Awards 2 Port Washington Businesses $2K Grants
• New Street Name Signs in North Hempstead Will Be Easier to Read
• Sharing the Love at Southside Hospital
• All-Around Depth Has St. Joseph’s Baseball’s Eyes on the Prize
• $2M in Counterfeit Clothing Seized in Hicksville May Go to the Needy: DA
• Smashburger Opens in East Northport
• Glen Cove Cheerleaders Place Second in Inaugural Nassau County Champs
• Shelter Dogs Head Off on Love Filled Journey to Forever Homes
• East Hampton Hero Cops Recognized for Outstanding Performances
• Coast Guard Members Rescued Near Atlantic Beach