Greenport, NY Local News, Events, and Information

Albany Tue. Dec 7 2021

Volunteer Wants to Give Back to Older New Yorkers

Ballston Spa resident, Peggy McHale, retired from dialysis seven years ago. However, she didn't want that to stop her from giving back.

Tamara Starr Editor

Volunteer Wants to Give Back to Older New Yorkers

Tamara Starr Editor

Albany Mon. Dec 6 2021

Mothers and Children in Crisis Collects Winter Clothes for Those in Need and to Raise Awareness

The volunteers of Mothers and Children in Crisis are collecting children winter clothes for those who have parents in the court system.

Tamara Starr Editor

Mothers and Children in Crisis Collects Winter Clothes for Those in Need and to Raise Awareness

Tamara Starr Editor

Greenport Weather: Thursday September 18

High: 77°

Low: 66°

Wind: 8 MPH NNE

Chance of rain: 0%

Cloudy , with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees. Overcast in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, clear in the evening, overcast overnight.

Albany Thu. Dec 2 2021

How can we make things better for New Yorkers?

Tamara Starr, Editor of Emperial Samaritan, shares her thoughts on New York's next chapter as 2022 approaches.

Tamara Starr Editor

How can we make things better for New Yorkers?

Tamara Starr Editor

New York Thu. Dec 2 2021

UN Program Says that Over a Billion Volunteers Worldwide Can Act as a Global Reset

From Peru to Lebanon, the report shows how volunteers can create a real impact with their communities.

Tamara Starr Editor

UN Program Says that Over a Billion Volunteers Worldwide Can Act as a Global Reset

Tamara Starr Editor

Albany Thu. Dec 2 2021

NY National Guard Help to Support Trees for Troops

For 17 years, the program has been giving to military families and deployed troops.

Tamara Starr Editor

NY National Guard Help to Support Trees for Troops

Tamara Starr Editor

Suffolk County COVID-19 Statistics

Greenport and Suffolk County COVID-19 Coverage and Statistics

There have been 572,814 cases in a county with a population of 1,476,601

n/a cases per 100,000

n/a infection rate

4,715 deaths

Albany Wed. Dec 1 2021

Law Eased Process for Veterans to Get Service Dogs, But There is a Need for More Volunteer Trainers

A new law makes it easier for veterans suffering from PTSD to receive service dogs. However, more volunteers in upstate New York are needed to help train the dogs.

Tamara Starr Editor

Law Eased Process for Veterans to Get Service Dogs, But There is a Need for More Volunteer Trainers

Tamara Starr Editor

New York Mon. Nov 29 2021

Holiday Toy Drive Hopes to Help 4,000 NYC Kids in Need

Child Center of NY is about to kick off their annual toy drive in hopes of helping 4,000 children in need for the holidays.

Tamara Starr Editor

Holiday Toy Drive Hopes to Help 4,000 NYC Kids in Need

Tamara Starr Editor

Albany event

Sun Dec 5 12:00 pm

New York State's Holiday Tree Lighting

Celebrate the season at the beautiful Empire State Plaza with FREE activities including the official ceremony and tre

Tamara Starr Editor

Tamara Starr Editor

New York Mon. Nov 22 2021

Hundreds Volunteer to Help New Yorkers in Need with Thanksgiving and Chanukah Giveaway

While the pandemic has increased the need for help among the less fortunate, that is not stopping volunteers from answering the call to help.

Tamara Starr Editor

Tamara Starr Editor

Albany Mon. Nov 22 2021

AAA Predicts Thanksgiving Travel to Return to Pre-pandemic Levels

This is the week for Thanksgiving travel and the AAA is cautioning travelers to be patient.

Tamara Starr Editor

AAA Predicts Thanksgiving Travel to Return to Pre-pandemic Levels

Tamara Starr Editor

Albany Thu. Nov 18 2021

Become A Junior Reporter for Emperial Samaritan and Earn Volunteer Hours

If you are a high school student and an aspiring journalist who is seeking volunteer hours, Emperial Samaritan may have the best opportunity for you!

Tamara Starr Editor

Become A Junior Reporter for Emperial Samaritan and Earn Volunteer Hours

Tamara Starr Editor

Bridgehampton Wed. Nov 17 2021

Choose Your Family for Thanksgiving

Kim Parshley says that family comes in many shapes and forms and her site makes sure you are never alone for any holiday.

Simone Doroski Emperial Samaritan

Simone Doroski Emperial Samaritan