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Jul 8, 2025

Smithtown Plays Golf For The Coffee Bean

The fourth annual Greg Sill Foundation Golf outing took place this week at the Wind Watch Golf and Country Club.

Jul 8, 2025

Franchisees sue HK Heycha over alleged fraud and franchise law violations

Cup of Tea Flushing, LLC, and associated plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit against HK Heycha Limited, alleging fraudulent business practices and seeking significant damages.

Jul 8, 2025

New York art dealer accused of fraud and deceptive trade practices

A New York art dealer her been accused of breach of contract and deceptive trade practices. Plaintiff Ann Fitzpatrick has filed a complaint against Mark Borghi, alleging that he failed to remit full payment for a Joan Mitchell painting sold under a consignment agreement.

Jul 8, 2025

Whistleblower accuses ConnectOne Bank of retaliatory termination following complaints of misconduct

A former executive employee has filed a lawsuit against ConnectOne Bank, alleging that he was terminated after he reported alleged misconduct within the company.

Jul 8, 2025

Queens man alleges racial discrimination in NYPD arrest

A professional tax preparer from Queens is suing the New York City Police Department, alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution.

Jul 8, 2025

Brookhaven launches mindfulness workshop for youth substance abuse prevention

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has announced a new initiative aimed at preventing substance abuse among the youth of Brookhaven.

Jul 8, 2025

Deadly Driving: Brentwood Man Indicted for Vehicular Murder 

Per reports, Alex Reyes then got behind the wheel of his 2021 white BMW and ran over Alexander Velazquez.

Jul 8, 2025

Windmill Returns to the Heart of Westhampton Beach—A Beacon of History and Pride

An old but new face anchors Main Street in Westhampton Beach.

Jul 8, 2025

Casting a Line in Suffolk: A Time-Honored Long Island Pastime

Stop wishing and go fishing, there are plenty of places for anglers along Suffolk’s shores.

Jul 8, 2025

Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon Effect Change After They Were Killed By DEC

Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon Effect Change After They Were Killed By DEC

Jul 8, 2025

Scam Alert: Beware of Remote Job Scams Claiming to be Social Security Administration

Scam Alert: Beware of Remote Job Scams Claiming to be Social Security Administration

Jul 7, 2025

Is Spring Training Useful?

Hi it's Jack Thaler again. I hope you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience and had a good 4th of July weekend. This week I will be focusing on the question “is spring training useful?”.

Jul 7, 2025

Miller Place Athltes Are Off to College

The Miller Place School District recently held a National Letter of Intent signing for seven student athletes who will continue their athletic & academic careers after graduation.

Jul 7, 2025

Paving projects completed in Lake Ronkonkoma and Patchogue

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilman Neil Foley have announced the completion of paving projects in Lake Ronkonkoma and Patchogue, New York.

Jul 7, 2025

Queens man sues NYPD for alleged wrongful arrest and civil rights violations

A Queens man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and the New York City Police Department, alleging that he was arrested without probable cause.

Jul 7, 2025

Traveler sues U.S. government over electronic device seizure at JFK

A Texas resident is suing the United States government after ICE agents allegedly seized his cell phone and laptop at JFK Airport without due process or explanation last year.

Jul 7, 2025

Brooklyn woman sues NYPD and city over alleged false arrest and prosecution

A Brooklyn native has filed a lawsuit against the city of New York and police officers, alleging charges of false arrest, malicious prosecution, and constitutional violations.

Jul 7, 2025

Brooklyn man sues former attorney alleging malpractice in decade-long legal dispute

A Brooklyn native has filed a lawsuit against his former attorney, alleging misconduct spanning more than a decade.

Jul 7, 2025

Independence Parade Fills Patchogue with Pride

Patchogue wishes America a happy 249th birthday.

Jul 7, 2025

A Fourth of July Gone Awry: Coram Woman Fatally Shoots Boyfriend 

Charged with Murder in the Second Degree, Ashley Guimont, 44, was held overnight and arraigned in Central Islip. She is currently being held without bail.

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Education

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.


Local

Romaine Floats Yaphank Market for Local Produce Hub

No need to go to the Bronx for local produce under a plan by County Executive Ed Romaine.


State

Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming

Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.