Some view the library as merely a place to borrow books and DVDs and others realize that the Plainview Old Bethpage Public library is more of a community hub offering programs, meeting rooms, activities for newborns to seniors in addition to an expansive collection of books and videos. FULL STORY

Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), a national non-profit organization that breeds, trains and places assistance dogs with children and adults with disabilities, is seeking volunteer puppy raisers on Long Island. FULL STORY