Latest News
New York's High Court Orders Congressional Map Redraw Ahead of 2024 Elections
New York's High Court Orders Congressional Map Redraw Ahead of 2024 Elections
Stony Brook Hires Billy Cosh to Coach Football Team
After a nationwide search for a new head football coach, Stony Brook University has announced that Western Michigan Offensive Coordinator Billy Cosh will be taking over the reins prior to the 2024 season.
Biological Man Wins Women's Croquet Title at World Championships
Despite the obscurity the game is to the common sports fan, the woke ideology of biological men who identify as female dominating a women's sporting event has made its way over to the game of Croquet.
Kyle Sports for Special Needs Holds Fundraiser for Adaptive Sports
Last weekend, Kyle Sports for Special Needs – an adaptive sports group for children with special needs – held their first fundraiser of the school year at William Floyd Middle School.
Suffolk Retires H. Lee Dennison Debt
Suffolk officials gathered in Hauppauge last week to rip up the lien on the H. Lee Dennison Building, which had been mortgaged by County Executive Steve Bellone back in 2013 to raise funds for the cash-strapped county. Riding on a $500 million wave of federal COVID cash and higher-than-expected sales tax revenue, Bellone announced that the debt was retired 10 years in advance.
Former County Nursing Home to Be Drug Treatment Center
Sitting idle after it was sold off by a cash-strapped county more than a decade ago, the former John J. Foley nursing home in Yaphank has a new owner, who plans to open an inpatient drug treatment and rehabilitation center in the five-story building.
State Announces Arts and Culture Grants
State Council on the Arts grants totaling $324,000 have been announced for various area organizations to help support local artists and cultural activities. New York sponsors over 1,600 groups statewide from a $222.5 million fund approved by the legislature. The council also manages a $132.5 million capital fund to repair and improve facilities for the many non-profits.
William Tangier Smith
He was the Lord of the Manor of St. George and one of Long Island's earliest settlers, and today, William Tangier Smith lives on as an icon of local history.
United Veterans Beacon House Receives Donation
The United Veterans Beacon House was the recipient of hats, gloves, and socks for area veterans made during the December meeting of The Rotary Club of Shirley & the Mastics. In addition to the donations made by the Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics & Shirley and the American Legion Arthur H. Clune Post 1533 supported the effort with financial and clothing donations, according to Legislator Jim Mazzerella, who gave a "heartfelt thanks to all involved in this effort to support our veterans in need."
Police Commissioner Exits Under Cloud of Allegations
Outgoing Suffolk Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison is leaving under a cloud of allegations that he falsified his timesheets to obtain a higher payout for unused days off. The issue, raised by Legislator Robert Trotta, a former SCPD officer and frequent critic of the county police and PBA, is being investigated by District Attorney Raymond Tierney.
Emergency Service Volunteers Eligible for Tuition Relief
Suffolk residents who volunteer their time as firefighters or EMS personnel are eligible to have part of their college tuition covered under the Suffolk Educational Program for Retention in the Voluntary Emergency Service (SERVES).
Bellone Emergency Cyber Order Lifted
After 16 months of wielding unbridled power under a State of Emergency he declared after the 2022 cyberattack that crippled Suffolk's computer system, outgoing county Executive Steve Bellone has returned county operations back to regular order.
Vision for Violet's Cove Unveiled
The design team working on a waterfront access park at the old Violet Cove property in Mastic Beach unveiled its vision for the area to the approval of local residents, who had provided input into the county project. The defunct property, damaged by Hurricane Sandy, will feature an open air pavilion, kayak launching area, dock, and plenty of room for environmental programs, arts, music, and communing with the area's natural resources.
Off-Duty Officer Leaves Gun in ESM School Bathroom
An off-duty Suffolk Police officer and member of the Eastport-South Manor School Board inadvertently left a handgun in the bathroom at the Junior-Senior High School last week, setting off an emergency protocol that ended quickly when the officer returned to retrieve the weapon.
Bellone Makes Rare Appearance at Legislature
Outgoing County Executive Steve Bellone made a rare appearance at the Suffolk Legislature Tuesday, taking the mic to lobby for his bill to address the county's cybersecurity footing in the wake of the September 2022 attack that paralyzed government operations for months.
DA Plan to Combat Illegal Dumping
It's an affront to Suffolk residents and an environmental disgrace: illegal dumping in the county's parks, beaches, and forests. District Attorney Raymond Tierney has had enough and announced an "Evergreen Initiative," a combined legislative and law enforcement agenda designed to crack down on those who dump on Suffolk.
Storm Has Its Way With Long Island
The coastal storm that roared across the area Sunday and Monday left a wet mess in its wake with flooding, trees down, and damage to the island's barrier beach.
Romaine Takes Reins of County Government January 1
With just a couple of weeks left to go before he takes over the reins of county government, Suffolk Executive-Elect Edward Romaine is deciding on major positions in his administration and is touching base with officials on all levels to set a path for his ambitious agenda.
U.S. Officials Navigate Public Opinion and Funding Challenges In Ongoing Ukraine Conflict
U.S. Officials Navigate Public Opinion and Funding Challenges In Ongoing Ukraine Conflict
Former Senate Aide Terminated Amid Explicit Video Controversy
Former Senate Aide Terminated Amid Explicit Video Controversy
Daily Feed
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.
Brookhaven Leaders Visit Maryhaven’s Yaphank Business Center
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Deputy Supervisor Neil Foley visited the Maryhaven Integrated Business Center (IBC) in Yaphank for a tour of its packaging and assembly operations and to meet with the individuals whose work powers the facility’s success.
Media’s Tariff Tiff Brushed Back by Trump’s Trillions in U.S. Investments
Forget the negative tariff talk, here’s what Trump’s policies have achieved so far.