Against a backdrop of peace signs and tie-dye motifs, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, along with some cuddly friends from the town's animal shelter, recently announced the "Summer of Love" pet adoption program. At a press conference held earlier this month at the Mall at The Source in Westbury, the supervisor discussed her plans to wave a complement of fees at the town's animal shelter for pets that are adopted during the summer season. FULL STORY

Arriving just in time for a perfect summer's day, Levittown Community Council's Lazy Days of Summer Picnic and Bake Off, offered a fun-filled day of free activities and entertainment for families on Saturday, July 17. FULL STORY

The July Athletes for Life blood drive is always a tough one, as folks are often reluctant to give blood in the midst of the summer running season, but this year on July 8 at the Melville Marriott, blood drive organizers were pleased to collect 74 pints - a record number for July. FULL STORY