News by Deborah Williams
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Pet Shops Sue to Stop the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act
A lawsuit has been filed claiming the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act set to go into effect across New York State on December 15 is unconstitutional.
Lawmaker Files a Bill to Stop the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act
New York’s Puppy Mill Pipeline Act is set to go into effect December 15 and many are now having second thoughts about its implementation.
New York is Overdosing on Taxpayer-Sponsored Medicaid
New York State taxpayers are being bled dry by the State’s bloated Medicaid and Essential health care plans.
Christmas Parade
Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics & Shirley 53rd Annual Christmas Parade
Friends Don’t Let Friends Shop at Big Box Stores
Friends don’t let friends shop at ‘Big Box’ stores say the small business owners in our community. Buy Local. Shop Local.
New York State Backs Measure Adding $20-30,000 to Each Newly Built House
New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council has proposed a mandate for all of New York requiring automatic fire sprinkler systems to be installed in every newly built home. Contractors that do this work estimate between $20-30,000 additional for every new home. The price may be more expensive depending on the region of the state.
Ban on Pet Stores Selling of Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits Set to Begin in New York
In what the state calls an effort to stop dangerous and cruel breeding operations of much-beloved cats and dogs, it is banning commercial pet shops from selling these animal companions. Pet rabbits are also part of the ban.
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.
William Floyd High School Students Honored for Academic Excellence
These students stood out, and above, by achieving and maintaining a grade point average of 95 or higher. William Floyd students took 20 percent of all the honors. There were 160 high school students from 15 districts across Brookhaven recognized. This is a wonderful achievement and speaks volumes about the good work of the educators and leadership at Wm. Floyd High School.
Congestion Pricing Tax Scheme Makes a Comeback
Congestion Pricing Tax Scheme Makes a Comeback
William Floyd High School 'Acabellas' Make it to Finals for Rockefeller Center Competition
William Floyd High School 'Acabellas' made it to the finals of the NBC 4/Telemundo 47 Star Choir Competition. The winners of the Star Choir Competition perform at the Tree Lighting in Rockefeller Center.
Suffolk County Arts Organizations Win Big with NYS Arts Funding Awards
Suffolk County Arts Organizations Win Big with NYS Arts Funding Awards
Suffolk County Police Department Presents Annual Turkey Giveaway
Suffolk County Police Department Presents Annual Turkey Giveaway
Mastic Beach Volunteer Ambulance Company is Looking for New Members
Mastic Beach Volunteer Ambulance Company is Looking for New Members
Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Show up in Big Way for Deadly Orange County Wildfire
Suffolk County volunteer firefighters came to the aid of Orange County with roughly 20 different fire departments mobilizing to help fight the Jennings Wildfire at Greenwood Lake.
New York Democrat Wants to Saddle Shooting Ranges With New Mandates
New York Democrat Wants to Saddle Shooting Ranges With New Mandates
Stony Brook, Farmingdale, and SCCC Increase Enrollment
Stony Brook, Farmingdale, and SCCC Increase Enrollment
Hochul Blasted For Bringing Back Congestion Pricing Scheme
Trump, Fitzpatrick, and Kassar all Say New York Must Stop Looking to More Taxation as the Answer for Every Problem
DMV Reminds New Yorkers REAL ID Deadline Less Than 6 Months Away
The deadline to get your REAL ID is creeping up and to avoid delays and the last minute rush, give yourself the holiday gift of a REAL ID.
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.
Suffolk County on the hook for $112 million after losing lawsuit
Suffolk County is on the losing end of a $112 million jury award involving 674 immigrants that were unlawfully held and handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Holocaust Center calls on second generation to carry torch
Holocaust survivors are looking to the second generation to combat hate and intolerance.