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Eastport-South Manor Dedicates 'First Responder Plaza' in Riveting Nov. 1 Ceremony
"This plaza will serve as a daily reminder to our students, athletes and visitors of the sacrifice you make to keep us safe," said Joseph A. Steimel, Superintendent of Schools in the district. "It is a testament to the values we hold dear as a community: courage, compassion and service above self."
It's Over: 2024 Election Is History
Knock and Drag operations are underway across Suffolk as the political parties work to GOTV.
Suffolk County Community College honored as best for vets again
Military Times has recognized Suffolk County Community College as a Best for Vets college for the sixth consecutive year.
Major Haydée Feliciano, Strategic Airlift Nurse
Achieving her dream of becoming a nurse, Haydée Feliciano enlisted in the Air Force and was sent to serve in Desert Storm with an Aeromedical Evacuation Unit that brought wounded soldiers home.
Chad Lennon: Legislator, Veterans Advocate
Legislator Chad Lennon didn't just run a 10k segment of the Suffolk County Marathon wearing military boots and displaying a large U.S. flag; he also carried a 22-pound weight to honor the number of fellow veterans who take their own lives daily in America.
Mastic Beach Gang Member Sentenced To 28 Years In Prison
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that David Trent, 19, of Mastic Beach, was sentenced to 28 years in prison after pleading guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, and other related charges, for shooting and killing Jorge Mauricio Sevilla Barrera and injuring two others outside of the Minx Nightclub in Farmingville, as well as the armed robbery of a Lyft driver that occurred in Wading River.
Six-Year-Old Girl Killed in Car Crash
Amaia Rivera was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip in critical condition. Tragically the girl died from the result of injuries from the car crash.
Town of Brookhaven Bulldozes "Zombie Home" in Mastic Beach
The property, now cleared, will be preserved by the Town as open space, helping to restore and protect the sensitive marshland area for the benefit of the community and environment.
Gourd of a Good Time at Tuttle Avenue School
Tuttle Avenue School second graders sharpened their science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics skills while having a gourd of a good time. Assisted by parents, they measured the orange gourds' circumference and height, estimated and then counted pumpkin seeds in a jar ,and conducted experiments to determine if pumpkins and other Halloween objects would sink or float. They also participated in a pumpkin weaving activity and wrote about their close observations of the colorful gourds.
Connetquot Elementary celebrates First Responder Appreciation Day
"This day is a day that so many of our students and staff hold near and dear to our hearts, as we recognize the brave individuals who work day in and day out to keep us safe and healthy," Faughnan said.
Connetquot Art Teacher Named Teacher of the Year
"Throughout my time as her supervisor, I have observed Mrs. Zaglool-Rivera's enthusiasm for teaching, her strong relationships with students, and her commitment to creating a welcoming classroom that fosters creativity through innovative, student-centered projects," said Vincent Malafronte. "We are very proud of Mrs. Zaglool-Rivera for being recognized for her hard work and dedication to our program."
Smithtown Students in the Halloween Spirit
Students at Dogwood Elementary enjoyed a pumpkin patch and the traditional Dogwood Halloween obstacle course all week in PE classes.
Great Hollow Middle School First LEGO Teams Build and Prepare for Big Competition
The First LEGO League Teams at Great Hollow Middle School are off to a great start this school year, with students working together to solve challenges and overcome obstacles as they get ready for competition at Great Hollow Middle School the weekend of Jan. 11-12, 2025. This year's theme is "Submerged." Students are learning about careers such as marine biologists, submarine pilots, oceanographers, marine researchers, ecologists, and underwater photographers. "It has been amazing to see and hear all of the incredibly creative ideas these students have and the willingness to share their solutions with each other to create something even better," Smithtown Central School District Director of Career and Technical Education, Christine LoFrese said.
Are Illegal Immigrants Getting a New Mobile Home Development In Eastport?
Are Illegal Immigrants Getting a New Mobile Home Development In Eastport?
New Library Parking Lot Nears Completion
Center Moriches library patrons will have 55 more places to park as construction of a new lot nears completion at the popular facility. The $650,000 project, just north of the existing field, was made possible through fundraising efforts by the Friends of the Library.
Edward Denton, Coast Guardsman
It was 1980 when Center Moriches resident Ed Denton decided to serve his country and join the U.S. Coast Guard. During four years of work on ships and helicopters, he saved lives and helped keep the nation safe.
Analysis of Long Island Congressional Races: Implications for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2025
With Election Day just two days away, I wanted to share my analysis of the Congressional races on Long Island and consider their potential outcomes and implications for the power structure in the U.S. House of Representatives when the 119th Congress convenes in 2025.
Christmas parade proceeds with safety measures on December 12
The annual Christmas parade is set to proceed as planned on December 12, starting at 4 p.m. Organizers have announced that the parade route will be revealed in the coming weeks and will feature modifications from previous years.
Flecker Gallery hosts Jeremiah Teipen's exhibition on digital-physical interplay
The Flecker Gallery at Suffolk County Community College is set to present an exhibition featuring the works of artist Jeremiah Teipen.
Army Veteran Bill Biondi
Keeping the Army rolling during the Vietnam War was Army mechanic Bill Biondi of Mastic Beach. The Specialist 4th Class was drafted right out of high school in 1968 and went to work on tanks, jeeps, armored personnel carriers—anything in the motor pool that aided the war effort.
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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.