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Electricity from the Wind, Will a Landing in Shirley Come Next?
"We celebrated 'First Power' today when the first wind turbine, 35 miles off the Montauk coast, was turned on and began transmitting electricity to the Cove Hollow substation," declared Judith Hope in an emailed message as the first turbine in the South Fork Wind Farm began producing electricity this month and feeding it into the Long Island Power Authority's Cove Hollow substation in East Hampton.
The Backup Plan
As of this writing Yoshinobu Yamamoto has yet to be signed by a team, and while it's being reported that as many as five teams have made offers north of $300 million dollars, and he will sign this week, we are also watching the fallout in New York. This is the first time that Steve Cohen and his huge bank account will be in the pursuit of the same free agent as the Evil Empire and Hal Steinbrenner. Someone will be left disappointed and there is a chance that neither New York team lands the coveted free agent. That means they will need to pivot their offseason after the miss.
Smithtown West's Antaky Named New York State Senior Runner of the Year
What a final high school cross country season it was for Smithtown West senior Douglas Antaky: an individual County Championship, numerous school records shattered, a runner-up finish at the state championship last month, and finishing the year as Newsday's Long Island Runner of the Year. But the latest honor he just received may be the biggest one of his career up to this point
Rocky Point Female Wrestlers Have a Day vs. Bay Shore
With more and more girls every year wanting to participate in high school wrestling nationwide, many school districts are starting to make girls wrestling teams, where instead of fighting the boys they can now go against the best their gender has to offer.
SERVES Program Saved
A funding snafu that threatened college reimbursements for Suffolk's emergency service volunteers has been resolved, with the county finding money within its current budget to make up for lost grant money.
Porch Pirates on the Prowl
Porch pirates are on the prowl as the holiday season brings an uptick in online shopping and the deliveries targeted by thieves. To help keep your booty safe, the state police offers these tips:
Selden Fire Department Performs Drills
On Tuesday November 28th, 2023 at 19:00hrs the Selden Fire Department Truck Company One held a drill at the training grounds on Highview Drive, in Selden. The drill was based upon garage fires with extension to the home. The situation was supposed to mimic a vehicle fire in the attached garage of a home, extending to the first and second floor, throughout the home. Company members utilized a burn box to increase the volume of fire. Members pulled lines from Engine 5 and began to knock down the vehicle fire and then into the home to knock down the remaining fire. Members also searched the building and located a victim. The victim was pulled from the building. After searches were completed and the fire was knocked down the building was vacated. Clean up concluded the drill, hoses were packed and the burn box was deconstructed. Selden EMS provided rehab for members.
Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library Board Seeks New Trustee Amid Financial Scrutiny
The Board of Trustees for the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library is filling a trustee vacancy. This move has drawn public attention for its role and the potential electoral advantage it may confer. The appointment comes as the library faces intense financial scrutiny over handling an over-budget renovation project.
Maurice Wertheim, Shirley WildLife Refuge Benefactor
He was a Harvard graduate who began his career at his father's cigar manufacturing company and worked his way up to become a wealthy investment banker. He was an environmentalist, chess patron, art collector, and, as a philanthropist, donated 1,800 acres of pristine land that we now enjoy as the Maurice Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge in Shirley.
Counties Continue Aquifer Protection Commission
A bi-county commission that coordinates a regional approach to groundwater management has been reauthorized by the Nassau and Suffolk legislatures for another five years. Their unanimous votes will enable the Long Island Commission for Aquifer Protection (LICAP) to continue its groundbreaking work as the sole island-wide organization dedicated to drinking water quality and quantity.
Brookhaven Town's Acquisition of 33 Acres in Manorville: Expanding Green Space
Brookhaven Town is making strides in environmental conservation with its plan to acquire a 33-acre parcel in Manorville, currently owned by the Tyler J. Histand Family Trust. This initiative aligns with the town's commitment to expanding public green spaces, offering walking and biking opportunities.
Dignity Photo Exhibit at Suffolk Jail
A primary consideration of Suffolk Sheriff Errol Toulon is the rehabilitation of convicts under his watch and their ability to reenter the workforce after they pay their debt to society. To provide inmates with a marketable skill and boost their self-worth, the Sheriff has partnered with professional photographer Saskia Keeley, herself a formerly incarcerated individual, to conduct a "Dignity Photo Program," the subject of a recent exhibit at the Yaphank Correctional Facility.
Suffolk Cyber Disruptions Continue
More than a year after Suffolk suffered a ransomware attack that crippled its computer system, cyber issues continue to plague the county. Everything from a rodent chewing through a fiber optic cable to a 911 system shutdown attributed to a vendor has put Suffolk's IT problems at the top of incoming County Executive Edward Romaine's To-Do list.
Guyana Takeover Eyed by Venezuelan Socialist
Guyana Takeover Eyed by Venezuelan Socialist
COP 28 Climate Change Conference Controversy
COP 28 Climate Change Conference Controversy
Comer Leads House GOP in Intensified Investigation of Biden Family Finances
Comer Leads House GOP in Intensified Investigation of Biden Family Finances
Release of Trump Case Documents by Judge Cannon: Could Weaken Smith's Case
Release of Trump Case Documents by Judge Cannon: Could Weaken Smith's Case
McCarthy Steps Down, Exposing Rifts in Republican Leadership and Governance Hurdles
McCarthy Steps Down, Exposing Rifts in Republican Leadership and Governance Hurdles
Supreme Court Case Puts Democrats' Tax Agenda at Risk
Supreme Court Case Puts Democrats' Tax Agenda at Risk
Broad Candidate Field Emerges for NY Congressional Seat Post-Santos Expulsion
Broad Candidate Field Emerges for NY Congressional Seat Post-Santos Expulsion
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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.
South Shore Press Video Vault: Colonial Youth & Family Services Summer Camp
If you're looking for a month-long summer camp for your kids, Colonial Youth and Family Services is hosting one
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Horse Racing Authority
Hector Soler has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination after years of service at a leading horse racing association.