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Legislator Leslie Kennedy Celebrates the Holidays with Greenbelt Conference
While accessible hiking trails have dwindled in post-August superstorm times, the Greenbelt Trail Conference still represents an untouchable greenspace of which Long Island is incredibly proud. The 1978-established trail encompasses over 200 miles of hiking paths untethered by even the harshest of weathers.
From Coffee to Kinship: Jillian Vigliarolo’s Quarter-Century at the Country Cottage
They call it “Jill’s Place” because she’s the reason they go there. The people know they’ll get a smile, a good meal, and a chance to reminisce. Her customers had babies, and now they come to the Cottage, where every breakfast and lunch is like a reunion.
Smith Point Park
His guidance and leadership were invaluable to Suffolk County Parks, and his legacy will be that the Department always continues to enhance the outdoor experience for Suffolk's residents. Fritz served as chairman of the Suffolk County Board of Trustees of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation and the Sporting Advisory Council.
Long Island Hikers Take on Trails
The group tackles more challenging terrain with trips to upstate New York and the Brooklyn Bridge. They’re conquering the Paumanok Trail in sections, a 125-mile path from Rocky Point to Montauk, and are about halfway through. They cover a lot of ground, meeting up to four times a week, and have had groups of over 100 on some of the hikes.
LIBBA Recycles Trees to Restore the Beach
LIBBA is active throughout Nassau and Suffolk with dune restoration, beach cleanups, and community activities such as food drives and fishing opportunities for veterans and cancer patients, Rondinella noted.
Solstice Sunset
The weekend brought some snow to the Outer Beach near the Moriches Inlet, where the surf was up and the wind was brisk.
Funds Approved to Rebuild Stump Pond Dam
The dam was created in 1798 when Isaac Blydenburgh and his cousins stopped up the headwaters of the Nissequogue River to power a grist mill. The pond’s name derives from the tree stumps protruding through the water on what were previously the riverbanks.
Mother sues UPPAbaby over child’s injury from defective stroller
A lawsuit has been filed against baby product manufacturer UPPAbaby, alleging serious injuries caused by one of its products.
Woman alleges negligence against Qatar Airways, American Airlines over in-flight injury
A lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York following an in-flight injury on an international flight.
Sunrise Wind Pier
Work is already underway along William Floyd Parkway to accommodate the cable along its 17-mile land route to a switching station in Holtsville. The 925-megawatt green energy effort is expected to provide electricity to 600,000 homes.
The Full Amount
The last few weeks have been hard, with the inflation getting worse and the cold weather starting to get to us. So, I wasn’t surprised when my mother called and told me that due to all the troubles in the world, Christmas was going to be pretty lean this year and that she may not be able to send me as much as she usually does.
Annual pajama drive collects nearly 5,000 donations
Recently, Town Clerk Kevin LaValle visited Connect Church in Centereach to celebrate the success of the annual EJ'S PJS Pajama Drive.
Students adapt holiday toys for children with disabilities
Stony Brook University students and local non-profit organizations collaborated to adapt toys for children with disabilities.
Stony Brook PhD student wins prestigious award for conservation efforts
Stony Brook University doctoral student Florence Aghomo has been awarded the Young Women in Conservation Biology Award by the Society for Conservation Biology Africa Region.
East Patchogue man faces felony charges after mall brawl
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Tavion Elting, an 18-year-old from East Patchogue, on felony weapons charges.
Stony Brook student receives award for conservation biology contributions
Stony Brook University doctoral student Florence Aghomo has been awarded the Young Women in Conservation Biology Award by the Society for Conservation Biology's Africa Region.
Stony Brook University reflects on significant events and achievements in 2024
Stony Brook University has experienced a notable year in 2024, marked by significant events and achievements.
From the Newsroom: Feeling Grateful
As a child, you have no clue about the struggle and sacrifice mothers make for their children. Now that I’m a father, I can’t imagine the stress and anxiety she experienced knowing she could never, ever “Keep up With the Joneses” and have a boatload of gifts under the tree for her excited children. Our childhood home was not a syrupy Hallmark or Lifetime movie. It was what extreme poverty felt and looked like.
Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Dec. 14
2 gas stations had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Dec. 14
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Dec. 14.
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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.
Furnish With Dignity Program Gives Household Items a Second Life—And Suffolk Families a Fresh Start
Giving household items—and families—a new life.
She Built It with Heart: Sandra Gershonowitz Opens Bella Jeans Salon in Eastport
Her legacy is being built by hand, by heart, and with a community that loves her back.