Schools: AP Workshops for Teachers; FSL Book Fair

=The Cold Spring Harbor Central School District hosted four days of workshops for more than 100 teachers of Advanced Placement courses islandwide. The teachers, representing 31 Long Island school districts, focused on improving student understanding and achievement on AP exams. “This initiative demonstrates Cold Spring Read More …

Family Service League: Art for Shelter; New Board Member

A shelter operated by Family Service League has received a hand-painted, custom-designed mural from Splashes of Hope. The artwork create a sense of open spaces and are often the first thing you see upon entering. Splashes founder Heather J. Buggee and a team of artist Read More …

Tri-CYA, Family Service League Deliver With Toys

Volunteers were busy wrapping presents as parents came to Tri-CYA Monday to collect toys for their children. The distribution, a combined effort of Tri-CYA and Family Service League, provided two presents per child in each family. Children ranging from infants to 16 were eligible. The Read More …

Auction, Great Chefs Support Family Service League

A  fundraiser to support Family Service League is underway, culminating in the Great Chefs of Long Island event Monday. The 29th annual Great Chefs get-together features 40 Long Island chefs for a tasting of foods and drinks. It supports programs of Family Service League. Visit Read More …

Project Toy Campaign Underway; Thanksgiving Fundraiser Scheduled

Family Service League has launched its Project TOY drive to provide toys and gifts to Long Island children. The Bethpage Federal Credit Union is the lead sponsor of the campaign. The league said it has been able to provide gifts to 6,000 children each year. Read More …

Promotions, New Jobs for Huntington Residents

Two Huntington residents have been promoted by the Army National Guard. Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the State of New York, announced the promotion of Israel Mahadeo of Huntington Station to the rank of sergeant major. He is assigned to the Headquarters Read More …

Updated: School Supply Drives Underway Around Huntington

Is your organization or office collecting school supplies for distribution to students in need? Email us the details or add the collection times and places to the HuntingtonNow.com calendar. Here are a few ways to support students in Huntington.   Assemblyman Steve Stern’s office is Read More …

Providers Bring COVID-19 Vaccine to Behavioral Health Community

When it comes to protecting friends and family, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused serious concern, especially among those diagnosed with mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Family Service League and Genoa Healthcare have stepped in to aid their clients in getting access to the COVID-19 Read More …

Coalition Awarded Grant for Drug Addiction Services

A coalition of Long Island service agencies has been awarded $5.7 million to support addiction prevention, treatment and recovery programs. The Long Island Network, made up of 12 human services and behavioral health organizations, received the funds from the federally supported NYS Opioid Response Grant Read More …