Oyster Bay polar bears freeze for a reason at 16th Annual Polar Bear Plunge
By Maya Brown and Andrew Zucker It was a breezy winter day outside and the water was at a chilling 40°F, but Alex Smith had […]
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Bohemia Train Club hosts open house, food drive
By Kraig Klein and Jedine Daley BOHEMIA, NY, Oct. 20—Steam billowed inside the small warehouse, pushed by the echoes of ringing bells. The miniature train […]
Waypoint Gaming raises over $1300 for charity in first 24-hour livestream
By Megan Valle and Quari Alleyne In the front room of Waypoint Gaming, Cristian Arvelo, CEO of Waypoint, quietly played a game of League of […]
Long Island woodworkers show works of art and charity at 21st annual exhibition
By Nick Spennato and Brittany Bernstein Wood shavings line the floor and conversation is drowned out by the whirring of saws inside the barn. Outside […]
Rookie boxers gear up for their first fight for charity
By Rebecca Liebson and Darius Kwak A red-faced Kyle Burkhardt gasps for air but no one can hear him. The staccato rhythm of gloves slamming […]
“Spooky Walk” raises over $150,000 for special needs summer camp
By Skyler Gilbert and Nick Spennato She’s dressed in red and white polka dots, the same pattern as the wall behind her. She holds a […]
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Supports Immigrant Community
By Colin Knechtl In the central sanctuary of the church, dimly lit in the hours before the congregation arrives for Sunday’s service, Tom Pelletier and […]
Striped Bass Tournament Reels in Over 400 Competitive Fishermen
By Maggie Cai and Rawson Jahan Over 400 fisherman from Long Island gather at the View restaurant in Oakdale on Election Day, November 8 for […]