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Residents Urged to Weigh In on Mastic Beach Redevelopment
Mastic Beach residents have an opportunity to weigh in on the plan to redevelop the Neighborhood Road downtown through a survey conducted by Brookhaven Town.
Southampton man indicted for fatal hit-and-run involving pedestrian
Benjamin Sheen-Waltzer, a 32-year-old resident of Southampton, has been indicted for leaving the scene of an incident without reporting and tampering with physical evidence.
Brentwood man indicted for attempted murder after alleged stabbing incident
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Willie Curry, 36, from Brentwood, on charges of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and related offenses.
State Grant Helps Fund New Garbage Truck for Bellport
Waste management in the Village of Bellport will become more efficient thanks to a new garbage truck purchased with the help of a state grant.
Zariel Macchia wins Suffolk Championship and earns USATF Athlete of the Week
William Floyd High School senior Zariel Macchia has achieved significant success in recent competitions. On November 6, she won her fourth consecutive Class A title at the Suffolk Cross Country Championships and State Qualifiers held at Sunken Meadow Park, completing the 5K race in 18:49.7. This victory qualifies her for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Cross Country Championships on November 16 at Queensbury High School.
Stony Brook University Highlights Global Impact at 'Unstoppable Momentum' Event
Stony Brook University recently celebrated its global impact at the "Unstoppable Momentum" event held on October 25. The gathering highlighted stories of the university's efforts to shape a better future for students, the community, and the planet.
William Floyd United Teachers Hosts Second Annual Coat Giveaway on November 23
William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) is set to host its second annual 1,000 Coat Giveaway on Saturday, November 23. The event will take place at the William Floyd High School west gymnasium, starting at 9 a.m. WFUT invites the community to participate in this event designed to support families as temperatures drop and holiday celebrations begin.
Stony Brook Hosted Conference Promoting Inclusive Opportunities for People Living With Disabilities
The second annual Inclusion Done Right! (IDR!) Conference convened a diverse group of participants at Stony Brook University to discuss and advance practices that promote inclusion, participation, and accessibility. Held on October 18 at the Charles B. Wang Center Theater, the event was organized by Stony Brook's School of Health Professions and the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Intercultural Initiatives (DI3), with support from the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and sponsorship from Bethpage Federal Credit Union.
Patricia Harper, Blue Star Mothers President
When her son enlisted in the Navy, Patricia Harper set about to do whatever she could to support him and his fellow military members. Her devotion led her to the Blue Star Mothers, where she is now president of the Long Island division.
Mastic's Early Days
They are not as well known as local icons William Floyd, Tangier Smith, or Walter T. Shirley, but Arthur and Warren Smadbeck also played a significant role in the development of Mastic.
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.
Kinexion Presents Five Women Empowerment Grants
The Kinexion Network includes Independent Group Home Living Program (IGHL), The New Interdisciplinary School, The Center for Developmental Disabilities, Angela's House, Head Injury Association, Maryhaven, and East End Disability Associates.
Suffolk Firefighters Dominate State Leadership
For the first time in history, firefighters from Suffolk are serving as the leaders of all three statewide fire associations.
Young Authors Celebrate Original Works in the South Country Central School District
Each student shared a favorite "scene" from their book and then participated in a "book walk" where they signed and complimented other students' stories.
Walk of Heroes Across the Center Moriches School District
On Nov. 8, the Center Moriches School District held its annual Walk of Heroes,inviting local veterans to be honored by students and staff. High school and middle schoolstudents first lined the halls of their building, waving American flags as the veterans andtheir family members proudly marched through. The walk then made its way to ClaytonHuey Elementary School, ending with a breakfast for guests. In addition to participating inthe parade and showing off their patriotism, students also learned about Veterans Daythrough lessons and activities in the classroom.Photo captions: Veterans and their family members paraded through Center Moriches HighSchool, Middle School and Clayton Huey Elementary School ahead of Veterans Day.Photos courtesy of the Center Moriches School District
Bring a Veteran to School Event at Bellport Middle
During the event, students met with and learned more about local veterans, who visited their classrooms to discuss their time in the military and their lives as civilians.
Bayport-Blue Point Students and Staff Honor Veterans
The assembly featured a scripted skit, telling the story of how Veterans Day became an official holiday. A poem by Susan Smith titled, "We Honor You Today," was read aloud, followed by the second grade classes' performance of "The Poppy Song."
ESM Students Honor Those That Served
At both Eastport Elementary School and South Street School, students held a special breakfast for veterans from all branches of the military.
Mastic Beach Man Pleads Guilty for Execution Style Murder
On May 20th, 2023, at approximately 2:00 a.m., police said Joseph Scalafani ambushed Smith and his ex-girlfriend as they exited a bar in Mastic Beach. Joseph Scalafani fired numerous shots at Smith, striking him multiple times in the back and torso.
Manorville Man and Rockville Centre Cop Arrested
A subcontractor for a cellular company was working in a GMC Terrain at the corner of Sylvan Court and Weeks Avenue on November 3rd, 2024 at 7 p.m. when he was approached by a man who questioned what the subcontractor was doing in the area.
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Sachem's Winter Athletes Honored
The Sachem Central School District was honored at the most recent Board of Education meeting recognizing the student-athletes, coaches and teams from both Sachem East and Sachem North for their outstanding achievements during the winter sports season.
SWR Mourns the Passing of Gilmore
Shoreham-Wading River school district lost a member of their district's family this week when Adrian Gilmore, a high school soccer coach passed away.
LoRe Adds to His Career Numbers
This week Miller Place senior goalie Christopher LoRe hit a milestone when he recorded 500th career save.