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William Paca Middle School Students Earn CPR Certification
Eighth-grade students from Ms. Brianna Rodda’s First Aid and Safety class at William Paca Middle School, in the William Floyd School District, joined forces with members of the Mastic Ambulance Company and Stony Brook Hospital to practice and earn their CPR certification.
Ban on Facemasks in Public May Be Coming to New York
Governor Kathy Hochul is renewing her push to ban facemasks in public.
Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon Are Getting Their Day in Court
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is embroiled in two lawsuits resulting from its raid on the home of Mark Longo and the killing of his pets.
DOGE Report: Trump Removes DEI Programs Across the Board
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has found close to $1 billion in savings by eliminating DEI programs in America and abroad.
Measles Reaches Suffolk County
There are four reported cases of measles in New York with one of them in Suffolk County and three in New York City.
Hochul Gets 30-Day Reprieve on Congestion Pricing Scheme
The White House gave Governor Kathy Hochul until March 21 to end her Congestion Pricing tax scheme.
Suffolk County Tops Rise in Home Price List
Suffolk County home prices are on the rise according to a study by real estate firm OneKey MLS based in Farmingdale, NY.
ICE Deports Convicted Suffolk County Child Rapist and Illegal Alien back to Honduras
Brentwood, Islip was the scene of a brutal 2019 rape of a 14-year old girl committed by an illegal alien from Honduras.
The IRS May Owe You Money
73,000 New Yorkers have money waiting for them at the IRS. One of them could be you.
New York’s Local Wine and Spirits Stores Threatened by Proposed Bill in Albany
Local wine and liquor storeowners fear a bill in the New York State legislature that would allow wine sales in grocery stores will put them out of business.
Long Islands Wins State Revitalization Grants
Farmingdale is the Long Island winner of a $4.5 million grant from New York State’s NY Forward program.
DOGE Report: Who Does Elon Musk Work For and What Does DOGE Do?
Who does Musk work for and is he trying to accomplish anything any different than what other presidents tried to do?
Backyard Burn Ban is in Effect
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14.
Hochul Meets Trump in White House - Again
Governor Kathy Hochul traveled to Washington, DC to meet again with President Donald Trump this past week.
Gummy Bill Introduced in Move to Protect Kids from Edible Cannabis
NYS Senator Dean Murray (R,C-Medford) and Assemblywoman Giglio (R,C-Riverhead) are working together on legislation in response to a recent edible cannabis gummy consumption incident involving children at school.
William Floyd High School Chemistry Teacher Martin Palermo Selected for Prestigious Educator Program
WFHS Chemistry teacher, Dr. Martin Palermo, was selected for the New York State Education Department’s VITAL (Virtual Implementation of Teaching and Learning) Educator Program.
The Nation and Suffolk County Celebrate K9 Veterans Day
Every March 13th since 2021 has been ‘K9 Veterans Day’ in Suffolk County. And, President Donald Trump recognized this important K9 day from the White House
William Floyd High School Student Shines the Light on Rare Diseases
William Floyd High School student Caitlyn Michiels, Founder of Caitlyn’s Vision took the youth lead on Suffolk County Rare Diseases Day.
Suffolk County Offers Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs, Cats and Ferrets
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services in conjunction with the Town of Brookhaven and Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology will offer free rabies vaccinations by appointment for dogs, cats and ferrets on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Governor Hochul Endorses ‘Bell-to-Bell’ Smartphone Ban in New York’s Schools
After months of back and forth and listening tours Hochul is ready to say ‘No Smartphones Phones in School’.
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Repavement Project Underway at Blydenburgh County Park
“This project has really been 30 years overdue,” said Legislator Lesie Kennedy.
Letters to the Editor: Library Trustees Thank Taxpayers for Victories
I’m deeply grateful to the residents of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library District for approving the library budget, as well as for re-electing me.
State Mandated Safe Boating Courses Coming Up
Long Islanders out on the water are looking to stay safe this summer.