Good News: Best Elementary Schools, PETA Honors Fire Department, $1 Million Lotto Ticket

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:

• ‘Best 100 Elementary Schools in New York’ List Released
• $1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold on Long Island
• St. John the Baptist Names 2015 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
• Southampton Hospital’s David E. Rogers, MD Center Receives Award
• Gwyneth Paltrow to Launch New Company in the Hamptons
• Jason Derulo to Headline Second Annual Hamptons Live Event
• West Babylon Student-Artists Win International Competition
• North Babylon Eagle Scout Congratulated
• Sands Point Teen Authors Book Dedicated to Cousin With Chronic Illness
• Transgender Category Added to Town of North Hempstead Anti-Discrimination Law
• $1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Great Neck
• Star Northport Runner Reveals Post-Graduation Plans
• LBHS Color Run Raises $1,500
• Founding Member of Kiwanis of Bellmores Turns 95
• PETA Honors Oceanside FD for Cat Rescue

Photos via Google Maps- (clockwise) George A. Jackson School in Jericho, Lloyd Harbor School in Huntington, South Salem Elementary School in Port Washington and Sunquam Elementary School in Melville.