The firefighter was recently recognized by Town of North Hempstead for his actions in Port Washington.
Inspiring headlines from around the region.
Inspiring headlines from around the region in the past week.
North Hempstead councilwoman helps boost ALS fundraising and awareness.
Nassau County leaders take challenge to help with ALS fundraising and awareness.
Just a couple days left to nominate!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Supporters gathered for a night of music in Port Washington
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.
The Piano Man will play MSG on Jan. 27.
Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from across Long Island.
Hundreds of lucky dogs leave Miami this week for no-kill shelters throughout the nation.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.