News by Robert Emproto

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Aug 30, 2024

Documentary highlights Burton Rocks' journey from adversity to award-winning filmmaker

Burton Rocks '94, who faced severe childhood asthma and spent much of his school years in hospitals, has produced an award-winning documentary almost 40 years later. The 30-minute film, "Burton Rocks Calling," features interviews with sports legends such as Charles Barkley and Nolan Ryan, Hollywood figures like Buddy Hackett and Mickey Rooney, and rare conversations with Negro League legends Buck Leonard and Buck O'Neil.

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State

Push on for Tier 6 Pension Reform

Fix Tier 6 is the rallying cry in Albany as Albany works through the legislative session.


Local

Free Trees in the Town of Brookhaven

On Arbor Day (Friday, April 25), the Town of Brookhaven will hold its annual tree seedling, mulch, and compost giveaway in the South Parking Lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville from 1:00-6:00 p.m.


Doctor sues New York homeowners' association for religious discrimination and harassment, seeks over $1 million in damages

A first responder and medical doctor is embroiled in a legal battle against his homeowners' association, alleging discrimination and harassment based on his religion.