A Huntington charity that provides necessities and toys for needy families across Long Island – especially during the holiday season – was reeling after its founder said someone broke into its warehouse last week and stole meals for 150 people.

But an outpouring of support from the local community in the aftermath, however, is working to counteract this tragic event!

Read on to learn the full story, including what the community has done to support the organization, how it has touched Toys of Hope dearly, and - most importantly - how it will help those in need.

Whether or not Chris Algieri defeats future world boxing hall of famer Manny Pacquiao in Macau, China on Saturday, the Greenlawn native will still remain a champion – a champion of both the World Boxing Organization and the Town of Huntington!

Read on to learn more - both about Algieri's upcoming match, and about the journey he's been through to get where he is today!

As light welterweight champion boxer and Greenlawn native Chris Algieri prepares to fight world welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in China on Nov. 22, the owner of Huntington Station's U.S. Karate Academy (where a 5-year-old Algieri threw his first punches) prepares to close his academy’s doors.

Read on to learn more about Chris Algieri's Cinderella story, the journey he went through to get where he is today, and how his beginnings at U.S. Karate Academy enabled him to be all he is today.