Good News: Wounded Warrior Weekend, Unity, Graffiti Removal

Here’s a look at some of the inspiring headlines from around the region.

Cow Harbor Warrior Weekend in Northport

The event raises funds and awareness for wounded warriors who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

Huntington Awareness Day Held Saturday

This year’s grand marshals were world-champion boxer Chris Algieri and longtime community leaders Anthony Mastroianni and Thomas Jerideau.

Photo of The Day: Manorhaven Thanks Graffiti Removers

Graco/Ecoquip, an eco-friendly company based in Virginia, volunteered to remove the graffiti free of charge, village officials said.

Melville’s Compass Workforce Solutions Receives Prestigious 2014 HIA-LI Annual Business Achievement Award

Melville-based Compass Workforce Solutions received HIA-LI Business Achievement Award’s Rookie of the Year.

Veteran Glen Cove Police Officer Promoted to Detective

Brian Simmons has been a member of the police department since 1989.