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NY Ranked Among Nation's Most Charitable States, New Study Finds: Here's Why NY Ranked Among Nation's Most Charitable States, New Study Finds: Here's Why
NY Ranked Among Nation's Most Charitable States, New Study Finds: Here's Why Some Northeast and mid-Atlantic states are among the most charitable in the country, while others lag behind, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of the Most Charitable States on Monday, Nov. 10. The personal finance website compared all 50 states across 17 factors, including volunteer rates, donations as a share of income, and the number of charities per capita. The study found that generosity depends on more than just money. "The most charitable states aren't just the places where people give the largest raw amounts of money," said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo.…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
NY Leads Nation For Arts Access, Economy In New Study: Here's Why NY Leads Nation For Arts Access, Economy In New Study: Here's Why
NY Leads Nation For Arts Access, Economy In New Study: Here's Why From world-class museums to thriving nonprofits, the Northeast remains a national hub for the arts — but not every state in the region is keeping pace. SmileHub released its 2025 list of best states for the arts on Monday, April 1. The report compared all 50 states using 16 key measures — including access to arts nonprofits, artist pay, education programs, and public funding. Arts-based industries employ nearly 5.2 million people nationwide, according to SmileHub. "Engagement with the arts is shown to benefit mental health, improve the likelihood of young people being recognized for a…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Sayville Native Melissa Joan Hart Touts Relief Fund After ‘Devastating’ Fire Damages Businesses Sayville Native Melissa Joan Hart Touts Relief Fund After ‘Devastating’ Fire Damages Businesses
Sayville Native Melissa Joan Hart Touts Relief Fund After ‘Devastating’ Fire Damages Businesses Actress Melissa Joan Hart is showing some love for her hometown on Long Island following a fire that damaged several businesses. The “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” star, who grew up in Sayville, took to Instagram to share a relief fund created to help the half dozen businesses that were damaged in the blaze along the beloved Main Street on Friday, Oct. 25. “The town I grew up in, Sayville, New York, had a devastating fire yesterday and many small businesses suffered big losses,” the 48-year-old Hart wrote. “I'm donating to the chamber of commerce to help them get back on their feet hopefully i…

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by Michael Mashburn