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Good Riddance: Red Light Cameras in Suffolk are No More
Usually, the Monday after Thanksgiving is understandably filled with nothing but languish.
It Was So Cold… They Were Shivering! Exploring Polar Plunge 2024
Sponsored foremostly by the Special Olympics' Long Island chapter, the "Freezin' for a Reason!" campaign is annually put on to raise money for the organization that offers athletic opportunities for the intellectually disabled. It cost just a $500 buy-in to sponsor a local Special Olympian participating in the plunge.
"Why Isn't Our Loss Enough?" Impacted Rocky Point Resident Calls for FEMA Flood Relief
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, Senators Mario R. Mattera, Dean Murray and Anthony Palumbo, and Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico were among the local leaders who voiced their displeasure with FEMA's decision to deny additional relief requests from Long Islanders impacted by the Aug. 18-19 floods.
Rocky Point Horror: A Killer Still at Large
Police reports say Joseph Zoll, 61, was discovered at his Quail Road home at approximately 1:25 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9th by a Seventh Precinct officer who was responding to a 9-1-1 call.
Amityville Man Sentenced to 17 Years to Life in Prison for Weapon Possession
“The sentence handed down to this defendant reflects the gravity of his offenses and our commitment to removing dangerous individuals from our streets,” said District Attorney Tierney.
Another Week, Another Busted Car Meet: 'Wannabee Racecar Drivers' Arrested at Ronkonkoma Train Station
On Saturday, Nov. 16th at approximately 10:15 p.m., uniformed officers of the recently-formed Suffolk County Police Street Takeover Task Force converged upon a scene that formed at Ronkonkoma Train Station.
'The Crucible' Comes to Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High
Based on Arthur Miller's Tony Award-winning play of the same name, "The Crucible' was also adapted to the silver screen in 1996. Starring Daniel-Day Lewis and Winona Ryder, the film—and the stage text upon which it was based—have both seen steady action as part of English class curriculum over the following decades.
A Bazaar in St. James: 'Sons of Norway' Welcomes All this Saturday
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church. Having expanded beyond their Norwegian origins in the decades since its formation, Johnson says the upcoming lodge gathering will be more akin to a Scandinavian Music Festival.
Veterans - and Caretakers of Veterans - Honored at SBU's LI State Veterans Home
Ahead of Monday's Veterans' Day holiday, local leaders gathered at the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University on Friday, Nov. 8th to thank Veterans for their service. The keynote speaker of the event was Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon.
He's Back: Shirley Sign Gardener and Wife Celebrate the Re-election of DJT
He also predicted a landslide victory for former President Donald J. Trump in the 2024 General Election.
Hilton Comes to Patchogue? A Revised State of Hotelier Affairs
"Tell us the village of Patchogue hates its residents without saying the village of Patchogue hates its residents," Michael Ida wrote on Facebook in response to the latest news developments about the hotel.
Christmas is Coming! NY Times-Certified LI Indie in 395 Theaters Nationwide
Ever offbeat and on-point arthouse cinema darling Tyler Taormina’s third feature–his most mainstream consumable effort yet—has picked up nearly 100 more theaters, in addition to the initial 300 reported, for its wide theatrical release this month.
Weik Wins, Dolan Doesn't: Repubs Ride Solid Wave as Per Usual in NYS Senate District 8
The 8th State Senate District encompasses a portion of Suffolk County's South Shore that constitutes territory from Weik's native Sayville to Massapequa.
A 4-6 Split: Monica Martinez, Syela Byone Keep Senate Seats Democratic in their Respective Districts
Monica Martinez, for the Democrats and the Working Families Party in the 4th District, which represents Brentwood and Central Islip, landed 51.96% of the vote.
Repub Senator Mattera Makes it Official, Defeats Dem Challenger Herskowitz by a Large Margin
Though it was not expected to be that close of a bout, Mattera — previously a plumber's union leader — fought as if his community depended upon it, because in his eyes, it most certainly did.
Gillibrand Bests LI's Sapraicone for Federal Re-election; GOP Breaks Supermajority in State Senate
Though Gillibrand—in office since 2009—had rallied about 67% of the votes at the time The Associated Press had called the race in her favor, after further counting and consideration, her winning total stands today at 58.41%.
Gillen Gets Back at D'Esposito: An NY-4 Rematch to Remember
The Fourth Congressional District representing Nassau County saw the incumbent D'Esposito utilize his close local Republican party ties as a means to workshop his own campaign as a guest speaker ahead of now President-Elect Donald J. Trump at his historic Nassau Coliseum-held rally.
Suozzi Stays Put, Sails Past Mike LiPetri in NY-3
Suozzi had vacated the same seat he held for three terms when he sought to challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul back in 2022. He subsequently won a Special Election earlier this year to reclaim the seat after Santos' expulsion from Congress, and will serve the D.C. post on behalf of NY-3 he knows all too well for the next two years, at the least.
Garbarino Grabs Another Term, Defeats Lubin in the 2nd District
"With Donald Trump as president, a Republican senate, a Republican house, we can close our border, we can lower taxes," Garbarino said in his victory speech at Stereo Garden in Patchogue.
Never Any Doubt in NY-1: LaLota Leaps Past Avlon for Re-election
"I'm so thankful for every one of you," the congressman spoke from the Suffolk County Republican Headquarters stage in Patchogue.
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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.