LI Cares Gets $650K In Federal Funds For Mobile Farmers Market Truck

The truck will bring fresh produce, exclusively grown by Long Island farmers, to food-insecure communities.

2 Tried Using Stolen Credit Card In Islandia: Police

Two people used a card that was stolen at Walmart at BJ’s Wholesale Club, but the purchase was declined, police say.

LI Cares To Hold 'Harry Chapin Day Of Service' With Raffle, Merch

Harry Chapin's son Jason said he is "extremely grateful" for what Long Island Cares does to honor his father's legacy.

Toddler Fatally Drowns In Islandia Pool

The 2-year-old was pulled from a residential pool unresponsive, police say. Family members tried performing CPR.

Legacy Trees Honor Hauppauge High Schoolers Impacted By Coronavirus

Trees were planted and dedicated to each class that had their high school careers impacted by the coronavirus.

LI Cares Launches Matching Donation Campaign For July

The board of directors will match donations up to $100K during a "challenging time" for Long Island families.

Reworld™ Participates in Suffolk County Stand Down Event

Reworld™ Participates in Suffolk County Veterans Resource and Stand Down Event

Vicinato Kitchen & Bar Of Hauppauge Closes 'With A Heavy Heart'

"We'd like to extend our sincerest gratitude for all your patronage," the restaurant wrote. "It has been an honor serving you!"

Sing 'Cats In The Cradle' And Enter To Win Prizes: Long Island Cares

The winners of three categories will get the chance to perform at a Long Island Cares-sponsored concert. Do your best Harry Chapin cover.

Hauppauge's Austin Williams Partners With Suicide Prevention Nonprofit

"Teen suicides are rising at an alarming rate across Long Island." The series aims to save lives by addressing mental health issues.

LI Cares Adds Farmers Market Truck Thanks To Bank Of America Grant

Long Island Cares expects to provide up to 1 million pounds of food annually, purchasing it from local farms.

King Kullen Helps Fund Summer Camp Programs for LI Children in Need

Hauppauge Celebrates Boys Varsity Baseball Team’s 'Magnificent Season'

The Hauppauge Fire Department paraded the Hauppauge HS boys varsity baseball team from district office to the high school. See some photos.

Hauppauge's Austin Williams Wins 13 Telly Awards

The Long Island company won awards for its "HOPE Makes It Happen" campaign for Hope Credit Union.

Just Salad Opens In Hauppauge

"We're excited about the opportunity to continue expanding our footprint across new local communities to serve more Long Island residents."

Hauppauge Students Earn Seal Of Biliteracy

Hauppauge High School World Language students were honored with the Seal of Biliteracy during a special recognition ceremony and breakfast.

LI's Sloth Encounters Owner Warned Of Federal Law Violations: USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it has evidence Sloth Encounters violated two laws in January.

LI Cares Garden Prepares For 4th Annual Vegetables And Herbs Harvest

The harvest will be used to provide vegetables to food-insecure people. Each donation will come with recipes on how to use the vegetables.

LI Man Chased, Assaulted Mother Of His Kids With Machete: DA | PM

Also: LI mourns childhood cancer survivor / Major Gilgo news: DA / Merit scholarships / Missing daughter safe / Congestion pricing reactions

Suffolk Man Gets 22 Years For Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend W/ Machete: DA

The man chased the mother of his children with a machete, as well as a neighbor who helped the woman, the DA says.

Reworld™ Employees Join Forces to Combat Hunger

Reworld™ Employees Join Forces to Combat Hunger Through Nationwide Initiative

Man Shot In Islandia Seriously Injured: Police

A man was shot twice in the parking lot of Jake's 58 Casino Hotel, police say.

NYS Senate Breathes Life into Volunteer First Responders’ Tax Credit

Senator Martinez’s increased benefit for fire and ambulance volunteers passes state Senate

New York State Senate Takes Step to Vaporize Youth Vaping

Senator Martinez’s ban of e-cigarettes disguised as school supplies approved by state Senate

Hauppauge Schools Celebrate 1st Responders

Students walked hand-in-hand around each school with their first responder family members or loved ones. Others created "thank you" signs.

FCA Welcomes 3x All American Wrestler to Annual Scholarship Breakfast

Anthony Robles, who won the 2010-2011 NCAA individual wrestling championship despite being born with one leg, will be a keynote speaker.

Georgica Workforce Opportunity to Host Unique 2-Day Job Fair

Georgica Workforce Opportunity Committee to Host Unique 2-Day Innovative Job Fair for Construction and Development Opportunities

Hauppauge Hosts Patriotic, Interactive Memorial Day Assembly

Hauppauge honored the country and community’s heroes while providing students with special insights and experiences.

2 LI Food Banks Among Beneficiaries Of Tri-State Food Drive

The one-day drive, with NBC/Telemundo and Stop & Shop, will benefit eight food banks in the Tri-State area, including two on Long Island.

LI Cares To Host Cheers To Charity Event In Hauppauge

Participants will decorate empty wine glasses to fight food insecurity. Here's how you can register.

Hauppauge 2024-25 School Budget Passes Handily

See whether the Hauppauge School District's budget passed this year.

'Disturbing' Increase In Hunger On Long Island, Food Banks Say

Food insecurity has skyrocketed on LI from 2021 to 2022 - increases of 58.3% overall and 63.4% for children. And it's not getting better.

Hauppauge School Budget Preview For 2024-25

See what's on the ballot, including the school budget and school board candidates, before you head to the polls on Tuesday.

LI Cares Warehouse Aisle Named King Kullen Place Honoring King Kullen

Hauppauge HS Student Recognized For Dr. King Essay Contest

Through art and essays, students demonstrated a deep understanding and respect for Dr. King’s message of justice, equality and compassion.

Hauppauge HS Students Learn Intoxicated Driving Dangers

Students simulated walking and driving while intoxicated through the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department’s "STOPPED" program.

Hauppauge HS Student Selected For Roger Rees Awards

The awards recognize distinction in student performance and outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre programs.

Hauppauge HS Science Teacher Receives STEM Star Award

He helped develop a physics course focusing on big ideas without all of the mathematical equations.

Man Illegally Sold Cannabis Twice In 6 Days At Hauppauge Shop: Police

The man was accused of selling cannabis products without a license and selling cannabis products to a minor, police say.

Hauppauge HS Students Teach Wellness To Elementary Peers

The students taught their younger peers about gratitude, resources, coping strategies, physical wellness and communication.