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Families establish first endowment at Long Island State Veterans Home
Two families have taken a significant step in supporting veterans by establishing the first endowment for the Long Island State Veterans Home.
William Floyd School District updates winter sports attendance rules
The William Floyd School District has announced new guidelines for attendees of indoor winter sports events at William Floyd High School.
Brookhaven honors poster contest winners at town board meeting
At the November 19 Town Board Meeting, Supervisor Dan Panico and the Town Council recognized the winners of the Brookhaven Recycles Poster Contest.
Giving Thanks: A Time for Reflection and Celebration
As the chill of November settles in, we find ourselves entering that cherished season when gratitude takes center stage. Thanksgiving marks the start of what I affectionately call the "holiday marathon." This is the time of year when my little kitchen transforms into a hub of activity, reminiscent of a bustling commercial kitchen. While some may see the constant cooking, hosting, and entertaining as a Herculean task, for me, it is pure joy. It's a labor of love, a celebration of togetherness, and a reminder of all we have to be grateful for.
Major DWI Crackdown to Keep Holiday Travelers Safe
Looking to keep travelers safe, state and local law enforcement are cracking down on impaired and reckless driving in a major enforcement effort this holiday season.
Energy Report by Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano
The overhaul of the state's energy system by New York's Democrats is shaping up to be a disaster. Their goals are alarming to nearly everyone who has looked at them objectively. Now, two new reports reinforce the blatant unworkability of their plans.
Christmas parade route finalized; download available
The Christmas Parade route has been finalized.
William Floyd Wins The Suffolk Title For the 15th Time
The William Floyd Colonials are Suffolk champions again after defeating Ward Melville 34-6 this Saturday night.
Thankfulness in Perspective
We all look back on things we could have done differently, how if we had just done this or that our lives would be better. Maybe if we listened to that Bitcoin guy, we would be millionaires by now. Or if we had taken that job, we'd be retired. Or my favorite: Instead of spending all that money at Home Depot and just bought stock in the company instead, we'd have three more homes.
From the Newsroom: Giving Thanks
"Just remember, the sweet is never as sweet without the sour, and I know the sour," is a famous line from the 2001 movie starring Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, Kurt Russell, Cameron Diaz, and Jason Lee.
Huntington bar owner on Thanksgiving Eve crawl: 'You're not breaking the bank'
Billed as a “wild night to celebrate Thanksgiving the proper way,” the Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl in Huntington on Wednesday, Nov. 27, offers free entry and drink specials for participants.
Plaintiff alleges restaurant operators violated ADA due to accessibility barriers
A lawsuit has been filed against two businesses for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) over accessibility issues at a restaurant in South Ozone Park, New York.
Plaintiff alleges Suffolk County officials misapplied traffic laws in fraud scheme
A lawsuit has been filed in the Eastern District of New York on Nov. 12, 2024, accusing several Suffolk County officials and entities of violating the civil rights of Reverend Dr. Juan-Jose Brookins through a corrupt enterprise involving the misapplication of traffic laws.
Former security guard sues Arrow Security over pregnancy discrimination
A lawsuit has been filed against Arrow Security, Inc. (formerly known as Aron Security), alleging discrimination and harassment related to pregnancy.
The Redhawks Win Their First Ever Title
The Redhawks have finally broke through to win the Suffolk County Championship.
Library Grand Opening in Shirley
Community Pride shined through Shirley with the grand opening of a new library. The rebuilt main building joins two library annexes to complete a trifecta of projects designed to serve the area for the next 50 years.
On Being Thankful for Optimism this Thanksgiving
What I am thankful for this Thanksgiving is an overwhelming sense of optimism that I have not felt in some time.
Suck it up Buttercup! The election is over and the holidays are upon us. It's time to talk turkey.
While many media outlets and advice-givers say 'cool it' and stay away from triggering your relatives, we say go for it. It's time to talk politics, child-rearing, and religion. Lay it all out there.
7th Precinct Community Unity Thanksgiving Giveaway
All the fixings, including dessert—750 meals in all—were given out Saturday at the Suffolk Police Department's 7th Precinct in Shirley during an annual Thanksgiving event made possible by generous donations and dozens of volunteers chipping in.
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.
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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.
From the Newsroom: In God We Trust, All Others Bring Data
Politicians make plenty of promises and toss out false claims with zero data backing them up.
The Big Beautiful Bill Targets Bettors
The Big Beautiful Bill was over 1,000 pages long and while many Americans were celebrating the large issues the bill set to solve, there was one section of the bill that seems to have been forgotten and it targets a very select group of people. Bettors, specifically sports bettors and poker players had a rude awakening when the detail of the bill was presented and they found they were targeted by the bill.