Good News: Averting Potential Carbon Monoxide Tragedy; 100th Birthday

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Here are some of the inspiring headlines that occurred around the region in the past week. 

Commack EMTs Help Avert Potential Carbon Monoxide Tragedy at Applebee’s

Quick thinking EMTs evacuate restaurant after their portable carbon monoxide detectors sound an alarm.

Spencer Lane Kids’ Lemonade Stand Raises More Than $1K For Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

Kids easily sold 500 cups of lemonade on Tuesday for a great cause.

D-Day Veteran Awarded Citation

The World War II veteran received the citation at a breakfast in Great Neck.

Edna Shostak of North Woodmere to Celebrate 100th Birthday

Resident of the Bristal Assisted Living Community of North Woodmere Turns 100

West Islip’s Jessica DeStefano Named Miss Community Queen 2015

Jessica earned title at the Miss Long Island Teen Pageant for her volunteer efforts.

Police Officer Rescues Pets from Lake Grove House Fire

Home on Hy Place went up in flames Friday afternoon, police say.

Mangano: South Shore Waterway Cleanup Efforts are Working

More than 1,600 tons of debris from Superstorm Sandy have been removed, according to Nassau County.