News by Michael J. Reistetter
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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.
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.
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.
Mighty Audit Monday: Suffolk Comptroller Recovers $1.7 Million
Comptroller Kennedy's latest audit of Anthem BlueCross BlueShield revealed overpaid medical expenses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Repavement Project Underway at Blydenburgh County Park
“This project has really been 30 years overdue,” said Legislator Leslie Kennedy.
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.
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.
Was The Rock Watching 'The Last of Us' During WrestleMania 41?
Primed for Easter night primetime on Peacock, April 20th's main event went off as the latest episode of HBO's foremost flagship program these days came to a gutpunching end.
Mother-Infant Daughter Pair Found at Gilgo Identified; No Evidence Linking Rex Heurermann
"Although Tanya and Tatiana have commonly been linked to the Gilgo Beach serial killings because the timing and locations of their recovered remains, we are not discounting the possibility that their cases are unrelated from that investigation," said Homicide Det. Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick.
Time Warp Takes on South Shore Once More: Patchogue Theatre, Meet 'Rocky Horror' Tour
Original "Columbia" actress Nell Campbell will host. Tickets are $43-$83, and go on sale on Friday, April 25th at 10 a.m.
Earth Day Exhale: Arrests Made in Illegal Pine Barrens Dumping
Joao Abreu and Jeanne Rodriguez were arrested and charged with Felonious Criminal Mischief.
"Silly Season" in Albany: Suffolk DA and Co. Demand “Drugged While Driving” Law Rewrites
State lawmakers and countwide officials flocked to the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on Friday to once again appeal to New York State with “enough is enough” urgency.
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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.
SWR gymnasts advancing to the County Championship
Shoreham Wading River's Gia Politi and Alyssa Wood are advancing to the Suffolk County Gymnastics Championships. As integral members of the combined William Floyd/Longwood/SWR team this season, their contributions helped the squad achieve an outstanding 9-1 record and earn a fantastic second-place finish in League 1.
The Colonials are now looking at a 3-peat
The William Floyd Colonials are heading back to the Suffolk County Championship game after defeating rival Longwood in a dominant 41-7 rout this weekend.