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Local artist shines at Ryder Cup with official poster
Local artists sells out at the Ryder Cup.
Patchogue’s Michele LaMartina is a Woman of Distinction
Another Woman of Distinction is recognized.
Be kind & win $10K! SSP’s December challenge
Prizes: 1st Place $10,000; 2nd Place $5,000; 3rd Place $1,000. In addition, twenty-five participants will each receive $100.
St. Anthony’s sophomore dies of leukemia, liver failure
The 15-year-old sophomore at St. Anthony’s High School in Huntington passed away on Monday, October 6th, just one week after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and liver failure.
ABLI: Federal shutdown damaging local economy
The Association for a Better Long Island (ABLI) — which represents owners of $15 billion in regional property — recently warned that the ongoing federal shutdown will cause “enormous economic damage” to Long Island.
Lawmakers seek clarity after Dairy Queen case
Local legislators to order bills in Dairy Queen case.
Medford Dairy Queen owners speak with SSP after odd lawsuit
As first reported by CBS this week, the sisters apparently violated a “Frequency of Pay” law when they paid their staff—who qualify as “manual workers,” per this loophole—biweekly.
Medford Dairy Queen falls victim to NY state rule
Sisters were so wronged under NY’s business laws that they are fundraising through GoFundMe just to stay afloat.
Terrorism expert appointed to strengthen Suffolk security
Acknowledging the terrorism threat, Suffolk appoints expert to the police department.
LI Cares Food Bank names new CEO
New President and CEO Katherine M. Fritz previously served as the organization’s vice president for development and communications.
Spooky October at Cinema Arts Centre
As part of their Spooky October Series, the Huntington arthouse community theater will screen Universal horror classics “Frankenstein” and “Bride of Frankenstein” back to back on Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m.
East Moriches water main upgrade improves flow and quality
Better water on tap for East Moriches thanks to new main installation.
Brookhaven hosts second annual resource fair for veterans
The Town of Brookhaven Department of General Services, in collaboration with the Suffolk County Veterans Services Agency, organized the second annual Veterans Resource Fair on October 6 at Brookhaven Town Hall.
Hochul record, Commie Mamdani backing, cost her dearly in polls
“Bending the knee” to Commie Mandami costing Gov. Hochul.
Long Island Expressway restoration project is finally over!
A six-mile stretch of the Long Island Expressway has been restored.
Secret Service helps bust Suffolk clothing theft crime ring
Two criminal organizations have been charged in the theft of over half a million pounds of clothing donated to an international charity.
Belinda Alvarez-Groneman honored for lifetime of public service
The Deputy Police Commissioner is a Woman of Distinction.
Brookhaven completes resurfacing and drainage upgrades on Whiskey Road
The Brookhaven Town Highway Department has completed resurfacing a 2.3-mile section of Whiskey Road, stretching from Ridge Road in Ridge to County Road 21 in Middle Island.
Right place, right time: officers save a life
He was gone until Suffolk officers brought him back.
Medford and Lindenhurst: two crashes, two injured, one dead
Transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital with serious injuries, Highway Patrol Officer Michael Hyland was operating a 2020 Harley Davidson as part of a funeral procession on North Wellwood Avenue at Jerome Street when he collided with a 2020 Toyota Tundra—the driver, Jeffrey Geller, 61, was not injured.
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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.
Utah woman sues pharmaceutical companies over alleged DES-related cancer
A Utah woman has filed a lawsuit against three pharmaceutical companies, alleging that their negligence and misrepresentation led to her developing cancer. The complaint names Eli Lilly and Company, E.R. Squibb & Sons, Inc., and Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC as defendants.
Brownyard Group files lawsuit alleging financial misconduct at family business
Brendan J. Brownyard, acting both individually and as trustee of The Brendan J. Brownyard Revocable Trust, has filed a lawsuit against a group of individuals and a company for alleged misconduct involving financial mismanagement and fraud. The complaint names Wendy Manson and Bender Ciccotto & Co., C.P.A.'s, L.L.P. as defendants.