Thanks to Happily Ever After Rescue, we met a sweet pup named Margaret (a.k.a. Margarita ). But the…read moremoment we brought her home, she traded in her cocktail name for a crown and became our little princess, Gracie Mae. From the very start, Kristie was so kind, caring, and devoted to making sure their dogs find the perfect forever homes. You can tell how much love they pour into every one of these sweet pups. Amanda and Danielle, that both fostered her were so caring and helpful with all my extra questions too! Gracie Mae has already stolen our hearts -- she gives the best kisses, loves belly rubs, and always wants to be right in the middle of the family action. She's shaken, not stirred, and now officially ruling our castle. Thanks to Happily Ever After Rescue, Margaret a.k.a Margarita became Gracie Mae -- and we truly got our happily ever after.

Pre-Script: Search HEAR Long Island on Reddit. I wish had…read more Original Post: I'm a person living with a disability, seeking a non-service companion to join my family with my aging service dog. HEAR was aware of this via my detailed application and references. I reached out to HEAR via PetFinder very interested in a pup, Relish, who appeared to be a good match with my family. I entered the adoption process, got all of my references confirmed, completed a virtual home visit, set a meet time, and was sent additional pics and videos of Relish after the visit--all validating Relish as a potential match. It was a very hopeful and exciting moment. However, in the same text I was informed I was approved for adoption from HEAR, I was also informed Relish was just adopted, within 18 hours of my confirmed meetup. Prior to this, I was not informed I was competing for the match. Had I advance notice, I might've made other arrangements, but I wasn't offered the opportunity or the warning. I've volunteered for and dealt with more than a dozen rescue agencies in my region as an advocate and supporter, as well as several others throughout my childhood. None of the agencies I've worked with have been less transparent than HEAR. No one wants to be in the position of visualizing a potential family member in their lives, and planning for that hopeful first meeting, only to have them cancelled from the equation less than 18 hours before the meet--removed with no notice of other variables.Instead, they sent pics of other dogs. I've requested my adoption application with HEAR be closed, as I would never recommend anyone who wishes to ethically enter a relationship with a rescue rely on HEAR for the availability of the hopeful companion, or transparency in general. Reply to HEAR's response to this post: HEAR says there were delays. HEAR says I'd rather garden?? These are absolute falsehoods. The timeline below is clear. All communications and appointments were honored. May 11, Kristie confirmed my May 10 application and requested documentation of my landlord's permission to have a second dog. May 12, I submitted that documentation. May 14, Kristie apologizes for *her* delay, and informs me she'll be reaching out to my three references. All references responded the same day, after I let them know to check their "unknown numbers" folder. Friday, May 15, at 7:28pm, a virtual home visit is requested by Kristie. I was already on my farmstead for the weekend--I detailed the farmstead in my application. I let Kristie know I was upstate, and offered to FaceTime from there or when I got back home. She said she'd wait. I proposed a meet time, but Kristie said it could happen whenever, to just text her when I'm home, that she'd be "around." I texted Monday, May 18 to make arrangements. We set it for the next day, May 19. The virtual visit happened with her partner, Sam, because Kristie was unavailable when I texted. During that meeting, an appointment was made to specifically meet Relish on May 23 at the HEAR event. Prior to the arranged meet date, I inquired of its flexibility because planting became a factor--planting is absolutely critical and 100% dependent on weather and climate. Sam responded that probably wouldn't work. So, I CONFIRMED the original meet time. I very clearly confirmed my motivation and intent to meet and spend time with this specific sweet boy, Relish. Still, he was adopted out from under me. NOT ONCE was I informed there were other applicants for him. Not once were any other factors or obstacles to adopting Relish mentioned. And not once did I miss any appointments or communications. I've dealt with much more honest and ethical agencies. It's HEAR's opaque practices that might hurt their ability to adopt, not this honest review. Post-Script: Sam even mentioned she didn't want to leave Relish alone at night with her dogs, because "god forbid something happen." Apparently, that was a legitimate risk as per Reddit. It's absolutely shocking that injury to fosters is still a risk they take.

I was having problems with my heart. I ended up in the hospital. Long story short. I have a…read moretherapist that recommended Pastor Steve and Homeless LONG ISLAND came through and helped out very fast. Asked me what I needed. I still don't believe that I am where I am right now I'm doing a lot better

From the owner: Are you homeless? Or about to go homeless? ​…read moreAre you living in your car, or in the streets, or are you about to be evicted, are you couch surfing? Do you feel hopeless and scared? Are you about to lose your house to foreclosure? Were you served eviction papers? We are here to help you. We have been helping the homeless and those close to becoming homeless since 2007.

Purchased ice skates & roller skates…read more Good place, great selection of ice hockey skates, the owner Bob helped me choose a pair of ice skates that would fit proper. Gave me suggestions as I am not a hockey player, explained which features were on which skate, did not try to oversell me & gave me what I needed. He took his time & made sure I was leaving with a quality skate the fit good. Got them baked & sharpened and will try them out this weekend . About 15 roller skates on wall so I went with the 2nd best mission skates they had, once they were baked they fit great.

Terrific sports store! baseball & hockey mostly. Great staff. as u walk in they come right up to…read morehelp, no walking around looking for someone who works there! great selection of bats, gloves, skates & equipment! if they dont have it they will get it. also a great place to add your kids name on jersey or sharpen ice skates. parking lot in back! by far the best place for baseball or hockey parents

A wonderful community organization that aims to promote the local Polish diaspora, which happens to…read morebe bigger than you might think.

In full transparency, I'm a current member and long standing Knight of Columbus. We finally have…read moreour own Club in the old WW Veterans building in Lindenhurst. The Knights who donated their blood sweat and tears flipping the prretty much abondened building to our current warm and inviting home should be honored on thier results. If you a male and good standing Catholic, come join us so you can enjoy with us.

Went to a Knights of Columbus dinner in their new venue. The dinner was held in the downstairs…read morepart of the building and I believe was the first large event that they held. There was a bar to hang out at and they had set up tables so that people could sit and eat. The building itself was rather small but was fine for the event. Speeches were made, prayers were said and there was a 50/50 raffle. I checked out the main meeting room and it was just what a person would expect. I have no pictures because that would have been weird considering no one knew me. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's group so to join that club you need to be male and a practicing Catholic. Im female and Jewish so that leaves me out but if I am invited back for a special event, I will happily show up.

Loved it! Incredibly kind and helpful staff and really fun finds! Was in town visiting family and…read morewe took a break to check out a local place for a welcome change and distraction from the usual. Got an extra blanket for the hotel and a cool tee with the name of a local NY record store which matches a completely different local bar where we are from. All that and an insane jumpsuit! Would go again, for sure!

Great store and very kind staff! They have a wide selection of items. Definitely will be coming…read moreback.

They take just about anything for donations and they have a large selection of stuff to buy on the…read morefirst and second floor for a reasonable amount depending on what you need

What an extremely rude worker at the West Babylon location. I just took a suitcase to donate out of…read moremy car and the. put two bags of clothes in the bin. The guy came out the back door and said "Hey you, bring that over here." I was going to put the suitcase next to the SA truck that was present but didn't even have a chance before that nasty guy continued to talk down to me. I usually drop off donations about once a month on a Saturday when the older gentleman who drives the truck is there, he's always very polite. But this incident was unacceptable.. I'm going to reconsider donating to the salvation Army if these are the kind of employees they hire.