News by C.R. Mercer
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Historic Surf Boat Finds New Home at Manor
A retired surf boat now on display at the Manor of St. George is helping bring Long Island’s maritime past to life, highlighting the region’s early whaling industry and the generations of seafarers who once worked the waters of Moriches Bay and beyond.
Brookhaven Welcomes Ospreys Back To Their Namesake Park
A new nesting platform has been installed at Osprey Park in Mastic Beach, restoring a popular feature that celebrates one of Long Island’s greatest conservation success stories.
NYU Langone To Transform South Shore Health Care
Brookhaven Town officials are welcoming plans for a major expansion of NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk in Patchogue, saying the project will improve access to health care on the South Shore while creating both construction and long-term medical jobs.
Utility Bill State of Emergency
Long Islanders are being squeezed by soaring utility bills and rising fuel costs as debate intensifies over whether New York’s aggressive green-energy policies are making the state increasingly unaffordable for working families and businesses.
DNC Report Sparks New Questions After 2024 Collapse
Leaked DNC “autopsy” report blaming Joe Biden for the Democrats’ 2024 collapse is drawing backlash from both Republicans and Democrats who say party leaders still refuse to confront the real reasons voters rejected their message.
Health Care Dispute Raises Alarm Across Long Island
A contract dispute between Healthfirst and Catholic Health could leave thousands of Long Islanders facing higher medical costs and disrupted care as officials warn patients are being caught in the middle of a growing health care crisis.
Education Freedom Tax Credit To Expand School Choice
New York is preparing to join the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, potentially expanding scholarship opportunities and school choice options for families across the state.
Stony Brook Showcases Stroke Unit, Robotic Care
Innovations in emergency response and surgery are transforming care across Long Island.
Trump Invokes Defense Production Act For Energy
Energy infrastructure push tied to defense readiness.
Military Museum To Open Major New Expansion
The Rocky Point Military History Museum is expanding, with new exhibits and tributes to local veterans set to debut May 22.
Critics Blast Amnesty Bill As RAW Deal For American Workers
Bill blasted as illegal immigrant amnesty disguised as reform.
Could Linear Generators Ease Long Island’s Power Crunch?
They’re quiet as a washing machine.
Democrat Standoff Causes Airport Chaos
It’s getting bad at the airports as Washington battles over immigration policy.
Small Business Owners Press Albany On Costs, Taxes and Regulations
Small business owners vent their spleens in Albany.
South Shore Press Investigation Spurs Call For Statewide Nonprofit Probe
Seneca Babcock may be the tip of the iceberg for non-profit problems in New York.
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Selden to Host America 250 Celebration June 13th
Residents from across Suffolk County are invited to step back in time and celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary at the America 250th Celebration on Saturday, June 13th, at Veterans Memorial Park in Selden.