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Mary Alyce Rogers hangs yarn tassels from a tree at the Phillips Family Cancer Center on Sunday afternoon. Members of the Coalition for Women's Cancers at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital put up the temporary

Mary Alyce Rogers hangs yarn tassels from a tree at the Phillips Family Cancer Center on Sunday afternoon. Members of the Coalition for Women's Cancers at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital put up the temporary "yarn bomb" installation "Knit Happens" at the center to greet patients and family members. DANA SHAW

Members of the Coalition for Women's Cancers at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital put up the temporary

Members of the Coalition for Women's Cancers at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital put up the temporary "yarn bomb" installation "Knit Happens" on Sunday afternoon at the center to greet patients and family members. DANA SHAW

Members of Girl Scout Troop 642, Gabriella Gaines, Syvana Smith and Jordyn Smith, from the Shinnecock Nation dropped off 300 boxes (25 cases) of Girls Scout Cookies for the employees at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Members of Girl Scout Troop 642, Gabriella Gaines, Syvana Smith and Jordyn Smith, from the Shinnecock Nation dropped off 300 boxes (25 cases) of Girls Scout Cookies for the employees at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Members of Girl Scout Troop 642, Gabriella Gaines, Syvana Smith and Jordyn Smith, from the Shinnecock Nation dropped off 300 boxes (25 cases) of Girls Scout Cookies for the employees at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital on Sunday afternoon. Helping the girls unload are hospital employees Victoria Stanek and Cesar Flores. DANA SHAW

Members of Girl Scout Troop 642, Gabriella Gaines, Syvana Smith and Jordyn Smith, from the Shinnecock Nation dropped off 300 boxes (25 cases) of Girls Scout Cookies for the employees at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital on Sunday afternoon. Helping the girls unload are hospital employees Victoria Stanek and Cesar Flores. DANA SHAW

Membership Chair Fred Bauer of the American Legion Arthur Ellis Hamm Post 834 in Westhampton recently accepted a plaque of acknowledgement of a 20% increase in membership from Rob Robesch, current judge advocate for the 10th district and past Nassau County Commander.

Membership Chair Fred Bauer of the American Legion Arthur Ellis Hamm Post 834 in Westhampton recently accepted a plaque of acknowledgement of a 20% increase in membership from Rob Robesch, current judge advocate for the 10th district and past Nassau County Commander.

Long Island Cares, Inc. hosted its first East End Farmer’s Market on Wednesday, April 30, at the Hunger Assistance and Humanitarian Center of the Hamptons in Hampton Bays. Through the help of funding provided by Feeding New York State, Long Island Cares offered its member agencies, like Hamptons Community Outreach, unlimited boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables to provide to families, children, seniors and veterans residing on the East End. DANA SHAW

Long Island Cares, Inc. hosted its first East End Farmer’s Market on Wednesday, April 30, at the Hunger Assistance and Humanitarian Center of the Hamptons in Hampton Bays. Through the help of funding provided by Feeding New York State, Long Island Cares offered its member agencies, like Hamptons Community Outreach, unlimited boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables to provide to families, children, seniors and veterans residing on the East End. DANA SHAW

The 106th Rescue Wing in Westhampton Beach inducted 14 Airmen to the NCO rank of SSGT, this year. On April 30, a celebration and a leadership seminar for held for these new leaders.

The 106th Rescue Wing in Westhampton Beach inducted 14 Airmen to the NCO rank of SSGT, this year. On April 30, a celebration and a leadership seminar for held for these new leaders.

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East End Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Conference The Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter will host a free two-day webinar series for caregivers on the East End of Long Island. “Thriving at... more

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