Good News: A Home for Walt Whitman's Bible, Money for Charity, Holiday Lights

Inspiring headlines from around the region.

Fundraising Networking's 2nd Annual Long Island Gala to Be Held Friday

Benefits Tri-State organization, Friends of Karen.

Good News: Globetrotters Visit Farmingdale Boy, Band Champs, Helping Hand, Lottery Winners

Inspiring headlines from around the region.

Local Resident Honored for Support of the Homeless

Anthony Marino, Jr. of Port Jefferson is one of two people being honored by Community Housing Innovations on November 7.

Good News: Firefighters Rescue Dog, UFC Champ Chris Weidman Saves Neighbor, Healing Powers

Inspiring stories from around the region.

Three Village Fourth-Grader Ava DellaPietra to Perform in National Tour of 'White Christmas'

Ava studies with Michael Livering of the Performing Arts Studio in Port Jefferson.

Good News: Mitzvah Challenge, Lotto Winner, New Home for Kitty

Inspiring stories from around the region.

Three Years After Winning $50,000, Port Jeff Station Man Hits Big For $5 Million on Lottery Ticket

Man wins first prize on scratch-off ticket.

Good News: 'The Voice,' Trees After Sandy, Charitable Giving

Inspiring stories from around the region.

Port Jefferson Tennis Players Raise Money for Breast Cancer Charity

Varsity players took part in recent charity tournament.

Good News: Swimmers Walk to End Alzheimer's; Puppy Rescue

Inspiring stories from around the region.

Half Dozen Puppies Rescued From Under Shed in Shirley

A total of eight dogs were saved in Shirley Friday morning, police say.

Good News: Woman Turns 102; Poems for Peace

Inspiring stories from around the region.

Good Deeds Commemorate 9/11 Heroes in Port Jefferson

Middle school students pledge to do something good.

Shouting from the Rooftops, local nonprofit, Strength for Life receives $20,000

Strength for Life is blessed with financial support received from the Island Outreach Foundation

Good News: Found Money, Helping Charities, Firefighter Honored

Inspiring headlines from around the region.

Suffolk County Hosts 'Stand Up for the Homeless'

Event draws more than 850 participants

Good News: Wounded Warrior Weekend, Unity, Graffiti Removal

Inspiring headlines from around the region.

Good News: Averting Potential Carbon Monoxide Tragedy; 100th Birthday

Inspiring headlines from around the region.

Good News: Ice Bucket Fever, Pillows for Homeless, Backpack Giveaways

Inspiring headlines from around the region in the past week.

Good News: Sayville Toddler Recovering, Huntington Man Makes Viral Video, NY Met Visits Children's Medical Center

Inspiring headlines from around the region.

Nominate Your Favorite Coach or Mentor for Prizes and a Profile on Patch

Just a couple days left to nominate!

Long Island Native's Muppet Dub Goes Viral

Adam Schleichkorn's video was featured on multiple sites and was seen nearly 60,000 times in one day.

Good News: Surf For All, Kayla's Country Fest

Inspiring headlines from around the region.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

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.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

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.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

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.

Patch Scores Four Media Awards

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

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.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

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.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Good News: Global Classroom, Special Olympics

Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from the region.

Civil Rights March, 'Dumpster Pooch' Update, Road to Sochi

Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from the region.

Good News: Intel Semifinalists; Film on Patchogue Navy SEAL Opens

Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from the region.

Good News: Anti-bullying, Student Honors, New Baby

Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from the region

Don't Miss: Setauket Fire Department Santa Run

Setauket Fire Department Hook and Ladder Co. will hold its annual Santa Run on Saturday.

Seawolves Visit a Slam Dunk for Sick Kids

The mens' basketball team at Stony Brook University took a break from practice to come mingle with some of the youngest Seawolves fans in the pediatric emergency department.

Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $636 Million

Drawing could be the second largest in Mega Millions history.

Tuesday’s Mega Millions Jackpot Estimated at $550 Million

Drawing could be the second largest in Mega Millions history.