listen to this articleNYPD Team Wins Grand Prize at New York Institute of Technology Cooking Contest
Local law enforcement officers representing Nassau County, Suffolk County, Old Westbury Police Department, Brookville Police Department, and New York City Police Department gathered at the NYIT DeSeversky Mansion to compete in the 10th Annual Cast Iron Chef Cooking Competition. The cooking showdown, held in recognition of the New York Institute of Technology’s Long Island campus and the police department serving the New York City campus, is modeled after the TV shows “Chopped” and “Iron Chef.”
Team NYPD (pictured) won the competition, but New York Institute of Technology donated $2,000 to a charity of each participating team’s choice.
LI Heart Walk raises $600,000 for heart disease and stroke research
The American Heart Association held its 2024 Long Island Heart Walk at Jones Beach Field 5 in Wantagh, drawing more than 5,000 participants. More than $600,000 was raised to fund life-saving research, education and advocacy to fight heart disease and stroke on Long Island.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and on Long Island, and the American Heart Association is working to change that. Funds raised from the walk will support efforts to improve heart health, provide community resources, and advance treatments aimed at reducing the impact of heart disease and stroke in our communities.
Families honor their loved ones by lighting lanterns at Pine Lawn.
Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum welcomed more than 500 families from across Long Island to its 4th Annual Lantern Lighting Ceremony. The event provided a space for families to celebrate the life of their deceased loved one in a unique and heartfelt ceremony.
To aid in the healing process, Pinelawn partnered with the Long Island-based nonprofit Paws of War to include a therapy dog in the ceremony and provide support to the grieving family.
Before unveiling the lantern, speakers including Susan Capurso, a certified end-of-life doula and legacy specialist, will provide support and guidance for navigating through grief and the importance of leaving a lasting legacy for your loved ones. Provided words about sex.
Pink Promises raises nearly $550,000 for breast cancer research
The Long Island community gathered last week for Pink Promise Casino Night in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). At Pink Promise, approximately 400 participants donated his nearly $550,000, and to date he has raised more than $8.4 million for scientists pursuing high-impact, life-saving research around the world. I am collecting.
Held at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, Pink Promise founder and BCRF Advisory Board member Stephanie Ginsburg opened the program with welcome remarks. Sarah Strimel Bentley, Broadway dancer, advocate and founder of Damn Good & Co, also spoke about her own breast cancer journey and her many research advances to date.
