News by Michael J. Reistetter

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May 15, 2025

Distinguished Jewish Americans Recognized by Suffolk County

County Executive Romaine and his colleagues in the Legislature honored various Suffolk County residents of Jewish heritage at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on May 7th.

May 15, 2025

No Objection: Leg. Bontempi Hosts Walt Whitman HS Mock Trial

"The students presented many of the points raised in our debates and even brought some new perspectives on the issues," said Bontempi. "It was a pleasure to watch them engage with such eagerness and insight."

May 14, 2025

Murder in the Second Degree: Mastic Man Convicted of Killing Friend

According to the Suffolk County DA's Office, James Brown, 45, of Mastic, was found guilty of murdering his longtime friend Ulmar Eliquhir, also 45 and of Mastic, in Nov. 2023.

May 13, 2025

Wall of Shame: Sheriff Toulon Takes Suffolk's Top 10 Deadbeat Dads to Task

Ahead of Mother's Day , Sheriff Toulon delivered a timely press conference at the Yaphank Correctional Facility—where an aptly-named "wall of shame" now stands.

May 9, 2025

This Past Weekend: The 94th Annual Hauppauge Fire Department Installation

Honorees included former Captains Greg Gottlieb, Robert L. Wind and Scott D. Munro.

May 8, 2025

Animal Abuse Registry Strengthened Per Leg. Bontempi, Suffolk County Exec Romaine

Legislator Bontempi began talks in June 2024 with SPCA Chief Roy Gross to revisit and reform the Animal Abuse Registry that Romaine first greenlit as a legislator in October 2010.

May 7, 2025

Hey Mr. Blue Sky! Former ELO Members Bringing The Orchestra to Patchogue This Fall

To purchase tickets to the Sept. 10th show, visit PatchogueTheater.org or call the Theatre's box office at (631) 207-1313.

May 7, 2025

Sickening: 28 Cats Found Dead, 69 Rescued in Bohemia Hoarding Horror Show 

The “cats were found living in unsanitary and inhuman conditions,” the Suffolk SPCA said in a statement.

May 5, 2025

Mighty Audit Monday: Suffolk Comptroller Recovers $1.7 Million

Comptroller Kennedy's latest audit of Anthem BlueCross BlueShield revealed overpaid medical expenses.

May 5, 2025

Late LI Native Officer Jonathan Diller Enshrined at NYPD HQ 'Wall of Heroes'

The Franklin Square native's surviving relatives sat front and center at the 1 Police Plaza-held ceremony that honored he and over 40 other fallen police officers.

May 2, 2025

Future Considerations: Career Day For ESM Sophomores, College Decision Day for Seniors

Assistant Principal Shelia Dempsey and teacher Alexis Duggan organized the event that they say gets underclassmen thinking about the long-term value of their education.

May 1, 2025

Beema Boy Busted: Bay Shore Man Indicted for Alleged Auto Garage Drug-Running

Uriel Rose, 41, is accused of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree.

May 1, 2025

Punch-Drunk Huntington! Adam Sandler's First Drama Coming to Cinema Arts Centre

"Punch-Drunk Love" will screen at Long Island's go-to arthouse cinema on Friday, May 23rd at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16 for the public and $10 for CAC members.

May 1, 2025

McMemory Lane Time: The Snack Wrap is So Back

Discontinued in 2016, McDonald’s teased the Snack Wrap’s official return over X this week: “0x.14.2015.”

Apr 30, 2025

Red-Handed and Reprimanded: Pine Barrens Dumpers Convicted of Evergreen Law Violation

Marvin Sandoval, 29, of Ronkonkoma, and Charles Weiss, 33, of Coram, are expected to pay $15,000 in combined fines.

Apr 29, 2025

2013 Chaminade Grad Running for Nassau Legislature Declared Missing

Krommidas was last seen in Baldwin and disappeared approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23rd, according to Nassau County Police.

Apr 29, 2025

MastiCon You Dig It? Cosplay, Comics and Community Returning to Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library

The library’s Fifth Annual “MastiCon” will take place on Saturday, May 3rd from 12 to 4 p.m.

Apr 28, 2025

Repavement Project Underway at Blydenburgh County Park 

“This project has really been 30 years overdue,” said Legislator Leslie Kennedy.

Apr 25, 2025

Stump Pond Update: Romaine, Leg. Kennedy Keen on Blydenburgh Dam Revival

"I am sure that we will one day welcome Stump Pond back to our community," said Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine.

Apr 25, 2025

Bubbakoo's Brings the BOOM BOOM! New Burrito Joint Opens in Huntington

The Jersey Shore-founded, laid-back and surf-positive new restaurant is located at 7 E Jericho Turnpike in Huntington.

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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.


Sports

The Phantoms are Steamrolling into the Playoffs

The Bayport-Blue Point baseball team has hit the magic number for the season of 20 and now they eye the post season.


Sports

ACEing Tennis for Autism

This past week Smithtown East High School hosted the annual Bob Davis Play for Autism Tournament, and it was a giant success for everyone involved.