Inspiring headlines from around the region.
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Funds raised will go to firehouses damaged in Hurricane Sandy.
Adam Schleichkorn's video was featured on multiple sites and was seen nearly 60,000 times in one day.
Officials strive to collect 200 pints of blood.
Lynbrook Pool will participate in the 5th Annual Swim Across America.
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Shopping Night to give part of sales to Nassau County Firefighters Museum.
Thomas Ferris built a frog pond at Garden City Bird Sanctuary.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
Harbor Child Care summer camp has seven locations in Nassau County.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from the region.
Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from the region
Medical Corp. Reservist went "above and beyond" her call of duty in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
Drawing could be the second largest in Mega Millions history.
Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from around Long Island.
Garden City resident top junior women's race walker in the United States.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Goal of $1,000 set.
Providence College student included in 2014 edition of "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges."
The "by kids-for kids" charity is marking its tenth anniversary and has distributed more than $700,000 in assistance to children in need on Long Island.
Patch readers shared a few creative solutions.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.