The Long Island Press has, throughout 2023, featured a number of upstanding Long Islanders who have done many acts of kindness.
Here are just a few of those that make everyone grateful to live on Long Island this Thanksgiving!
Young Violin Player Fundraises for Ukrainian Violin Maker Who Lost It All
A 10-year-old violin player has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for a Ukrainian violin maker who lost everything in the Russian war and became a refugee.
Pasta Project: Huntington Clothing Designer Gives Back
Huntington resident KJ Carlstrom has one message to deliver to the world: “Life’s too short to not eat pasta.”
Gold Award Project By Deer Park Student Honors The Fallen
For her Girl Scout Gold award-winning project, a Deer Park High School student spearheaded the construction of a memorial bench and garden in honor of those with district ties who have died.
Autism Awareness: Merrick Author Gives Back With ‘Theodore Bearkins Lost His Blue Sunglasses’
When Gina DeGregorio-Sonbert’s son was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2, she wanted to make sure others understood the condition and she wanted to normalize it.
Acts of Kindness: Dagger DogVinci, Long Island’s Do-Good Dog
Dagger spent his canine life helping people, rightfully earning being named after famed painter Leonardo da Vinci.
Rockville Centre Florist Petals It Forward
Flowers have a way of brightening anyone’s day, so to counter some of the sad stories in the news of late, Art Flower & Gift Shoppe in Rockville Centre recently surprised hundreds of unsuspecting women with complimentary bouquets.
Glen Cove Eagle Scout’s Veterans Remembrance Walk Coming to Fruition
Veterans’ Day is on Nov. 11, and a Glen Cove Eagle Scout’s effort to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice is coming to fruition. A new memorial park is under construction and set to be completed soon.
