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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.
Volunteer Blaze Buster Busted for Being a Firebug
Police said Jonathan Quiles intentionally set a fire in a wooded area on Mount Vernon Avenue at approximately 3:35 p.m. on November 12.
William Floyd School District Congratulates Grad Lee Zeldin on Presidential Appointment
The 1998 WFHS grad served our community and country as a combat veteran. as a New York State Senator, as a United States Congressman, and soon to be Director of the EPA.
Rocky Point road improvements completed by Brookhaven officials
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Jane Bonner have announced the completion of a paving project in Rocky Point.
Polar Plunge event returns to Cedar Beach on November 23
Councilwoman Jane Bonner is calling on residents of Brookhaven to participate in the 14th annual New York Special Olympics Polar Plunge.
Mastic Beach man pleads guilty in execution-style murder case
Joseph Scalafani, a resident of Mastic Beach, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Alex Smith.
Medford man pleads guilty after fatal crash leaves one dead
Dolores Mancialandaverde, a 28-year-old from Medford, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a motor vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality and left another individual seriously injured.
Veterans Honored at Middle Island Ceremony
Every year, the community gathers at Bartlett Pond Park in Middle Island to recognize veterans in a special ceremony among the monuments of the nation's wars assembled at the park.
Man on the Street Talks About the Election
With Donald Trump making history by becoming both the 45th and 47th president and sweeping Suffolk with 402,924 votes, the South Shore Press asked Long Islanders what they thought of the 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.
Trump Derangement Syndrome is a Legitimate Mental Illness
As the husband of a social worker, those words are not written in a mocking tone, shared lightly, or meant to belittle those who lost their minds following the election of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Will Stroman Be In New York?
This weekend Marcus Stroman returned from the injured list and started a game for the New York Yankees. Stroman has had a pretty rough time in pinstripes but optimistic Yankees fans know he is a seasoned veteran arm that can add length to this team.
Islanders Make A Statement In The Draft
All eyes were on the New York Islanders in this weekend's NHL Draft and they delivered in a what that can completely alter a franchise.