Students Sleep in Boxes to Raise Money For Homeless, Shake Shack Expanding, Honoring Veterans

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:

• Northport Students to Sleep Outside in Boxes to Raise Funds for the Homeless
• North Babylon Students Honor Veterans
• Cow Harbor Warriors Donate $75K to Help Local Veterans in Need
• Local ‘Zombie Homes’ Will Be Renovated to House Homeless Vets
• Shake Shack to Open New Long Island Location
• Holiday Spectacular to Light Up Jones Beach With ‘Extreme Sports’ Theme
• Malverne Students Honor Veterans
• Plainview Resident Wins Study Abroad Photo Contest With Stunning Snapshot
• NHP Fire Dept Donates $1K to Support Injured Combat Veterans
• Nassau County Girl Scout Alumnae Rediscover Troop Roots
• PJ Football Tackles Community Service
• 2015 Holiday Parade, Street Festival in Huntington Village
• Glen Cove Native to be First Woman Honored at Veterans Day Memorial Service
• Port Washington Students Learn the Power of Kindness
• College Commitment for 21 West Islip Student-Athletes
• Take 5 Ticket Worth $66,905 Sold in Lake Ronkonkoma
• Top Research Honors for MacArthur Students
• Company’s Move to Port Washington to Create 20 New Job Opportunities
• $77M Housing Project Expected to Boost Western Nassau’s Economy
• Port Washington BID Awards $5K Grant to Local Business
• East Hampton Town Officials Announce Launch of New Green Homes Initiative
• Westhampton Beach High Sophomore to Receive Leaders of Tomorrow Award
• Riverhead Students Donate Halloween Candy to Troops

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