Free PFAS Testing Available For Suffolk Private Well Users

Eligible homeowners, renters and businesses may also qualify for financial assistance to treat contaminated water.

Senior Resource Fair, Farmers Market, Coming To Hauppauge, Hosted By Long Island Cares, PSEG Long Island

Seniors can speak with various vendors meant to help them, as well as pick up healthy food from the market.

Long Island Cares Launches Adopt-A-Family Program For Thanksgiving

Holiday demand for meals will be "sky high," a Long Island Cares official said. Donations can be dropped off at Long Island Cares.

LI Cares Gears Up For Hunger Action Month With Several Initiatives

The food bank is focusing on distributing fresh produce and seafood to those in need and helping feed food-insecure children.

'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.

Dunkin' Provides $50K To Long Island Cares To Feed Food-Insecure Kids

Soaring food prices is causing an increase in food insecurity, according to someone at LI Cares. The grant will provide over 20K meals.

'Comfort Boxes' Launched For Families Who Lose Loved One To Overdose

Families in Support of Treatment offer comfort items such as a meditation book, teacup, tea, sachet, memory book, beads and more.

LI Cares Raising Money For Food-Insecure Families For Giving Tuesday

Three charities told LI Cares they would match up to $200K if the food bank is able to reach that goal by mid-December.

Teachers FCU Raises $140K For American Cancer Society

The Making Strides of Long Island Walk raised $2.25 million in total for the society, which will support breast cancer research.

LI Cares Collecting Thanksgiving Foods For 'Adopt-A-Family' Program

The food bank is collecting turkey and the trimmings for food-insecure families on Long Island. See how you can help.

National Senior Citizen Day Fair Coming To Hauppauge

Older adults will get to enjoy a free farmers market and access to information on resources available to them.

Dee Snider's Long Island Cares Commercial Hits Broadcasts: WATCH

"There are families struggling with putting food on the table, but there's hope and you can be a part of it," said the Twisted Sister icon.

Teachers FCU Of LI Donates $200K To Cohen Children's Medical Center

The funds will help the hospital pay for life-saving medical equipment, clinical care, and research.

Dee Snider Films Commercial For 'Amazing' Long Island Cares

"Somebody in your neighborhood is struggling and needs help," the Twisted Sister singer said, referring to LI hunger statistics.

Suffolk OTB Provides Meals For Hundreds Of Food-Insecure Children

The Suffolk OTB donated $1,500 to help fight hunger through the Jake’s 58 Charitable Giving Program.

White Castle, Long Island Cares, Team Up Against Hunger

"Food insecurity might have an end in sight." White Castle is asking customers to round up their bills to help battle hunger.

COVID-19 Test Kits To Be Distributed In Hauppauge

Residents can pick up two COVID-19 test kits for every member of their household.

New LI Cares Effort Gives Nutrition Tips To Food-Insecure Communities

Someone who takes the survey at the end of the lessons, which teach healthy meal options on a budget, could win an Amazon gift card.

Long Islanders Encouraged To Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer treatment, mammograms and other cancer screenings have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Updated Coronavirus Boosters To Be Offered In Suffolk: Info

The updated Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech boosters are set to be administered for two days next week. Here's what you should know.

Food Insecurity Rising On Long Island, Food Bank Says

Long Island Cares has seen a stark increase in visitors to its food banks across the island. Inflation is largely responsible, says the CEO.

Monkeypox Vaccine Set To Be Rolled Out In Suffolk

"This is not a cause for alarm or panic," Executive Steve Bellone said, as pop-up clinics are scheduled for Fire Island next week.

Suffolk Gets $20M Grant To Improve Water Supply

Grant funds will go toward improving water infrastructure.

Tobacco Action Coalition LI Combats Menthol-Flavored Tobacco Products

The coalition and its statewide partners launched the “It’s Not Just” campaign to take aim at tobacco products that have addicted youth.

Long Island Cares Aims To Fight Food Insecurity On National Level

A White House conference on food insecurity is set for September. LI Cares is advocating a focus on stamping out the root causes of hunger.

Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For March 15

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 15, 2022.

Suffolk County Publihes Coronavirus Case Update For March 14

See the latest announcement from the Suffolk County Government.

Suffolk County Publishes Coronavirus Case Update For March 13

See the latest announcement from the Suffolk County Government.

Suffolk To Hand Out Free At-Home Coronavirus Test Kits

With the giveaway slated for next week, here is how you can get yours.

Suffolk County Publishes Coronavirus Case Update For March 12

See the latest announcement from the Suffolk County Government.

Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For March 10

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 10, 2022.

Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For March 9

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 9, 2022.

Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For March 8

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 8, 2022.

Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For March 7

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 7, 2022.

Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For March 6

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 6, 2022.

Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For March 5

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 5, 2022.

Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For March 3

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 3, 2022.

Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For March 2

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 2, 2022.

Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For March 1

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 1, 2022.

Suffolk County Publishes Coronavirus Case Update For February 28

See the latest announcement from the Suffolk County Government.

5 Reasons To Have Your Kids Vaccinated

Vaccinations have come a very long way since infectious diseases like smallpox and whooping cough were considered epidemics centuries ago.

5 Things To Know About Advance Directives

Northwell Health wants to help you make sense of health care proxies, living wills and MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).

5 Cancer Prevention Tips

Survival has become reality for several types of cancer as researchers and clinicians have gained more information about the disease.

5 Ways To Exercise At The Office

With a job that keeps you in your seat for most of the day, Dr. Stacey Rosen lists simple changes that can go a long way for good health.

The Truth About Spring Allergies

With springtime finally in the air and pollen counts high, Northwell Health wants to help prepare you with the truths about allergy season.

5 Things To Know About CyberKnife And Lung Cancer

If you’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer, it’s important to know that there are effective treatments — even if surgery isn’t an option.

Balancing Cancer And Your Career

Battling cancer can be a full-time job in itself. Here's why many people with the disease choose to stay employed after their diagnosis.

5 Advantages Of Integrative Medicine

Northwell Health provides advantages of integrative medicine because the mind, body and spirit are an important part of our health.

5 Things To Know About Colon Cancer

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Dr. Bethany DeVito breaks down five things you should know about colon cancer.

Live With Less Stress In 4 Steps

Balancing work and life is stressful. Northwell Health physicians discuss ways on how to cope.