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Ronkonkoma Commapy to Close, Impacting 186 Jobs
A required WARN notice was filed with the New York State Department of Labor saying 186 workers will be affected which is the entirety of the workforce. The plant will close February 24, 2025.
X Kills the Bill
Musk used X to telegraph the message about the bad CR bill to the American public. Before Mush bought X, which was heavily censored, it is likely this message would have been muted if heard at all. X, now being an open and uncensored platform, changed all of that. Common-sense messaging is no longer buried or canceled, and regular moderate and conservative users have a voice.
101-Year-Old WWII Vet from Deer Park Rewarded the French Legion of Honor
The Brooklyn-born World War II Army Private entered service at the young age of 19 in 1943. He was at The Battle of Normandy as a member of the 325th Glider Infantry regiment the following year.
Party City CEO: ‘The Party is Over’
Across Long Island exists over 10 Party City locations, including stores in: Patchogue, Centereach, Islip, Commack, North Babylon, Massapequa, Levittown, Woodbury, Carle Place, and Oceanside. One used to exist behind Wendy’s of Rt. 111 in Hauppauge, but has since been taken over by a Party Glitters.
My Favorite Christmas Memory (Disqualifying the Movie I Produced)
In October 2022, just before joining the production of Tyler Taormina’s “Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point,” which later cast my grandma Mary Reistetter as the grandma within the film, my grandfather Joe passed away. He was a month away from turning 85.
Legislator Leslie Kennedy Celebrates the Holidays with Greenbelt Conference
While accessible hiking trails have dwindled in post-August superstorm times, the Greenbelt Trail Conference still represents an untouchable greenspace of which Long Island is incredibly proud. The 1978-established trail encompasses over 200 miles of hiking paths untethered by even the harshest of weathers.
From Coffee to Kinship: Jillian Vigliarolo’s Quarter-Century at the Country Cottage
They call it “Jill’s Place” because she’s the reason they go there. The people know they’ll get a smile, a good meal, and a chance to reminisce. Her customers had babies, and now they come to the Cottage, where every breakfast and lunch is like a reunion.
Smith Point Park
His guidance and leadership were invaluable to Suffolk County Parks, and his legacy will be that the Department always continues to enhance the outdoor experience for Suffolk's residents. Fritz served as chairman of the Suffolk County Board of Trustees of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation and the Sporting Advisory Council.
Long Island Hikers Take on Trails
The group tackles more challenging terrain with trips to upstate New York and the Brooklyn Bridge. They’re conquering the Paumanok Trail in sections, a 125-mile path from Rocky Point to Montauk, and are about halfway through. They cover a lot of ground, meeting up to four times a week, and have had groups of over 100 on some of the hikes.
LIBBA Recycles Trees to Restore the Beach
LIBBA is active throughout Nassau and Suffolk with dune restoration, beach cleanups, and community activities such as food drives and fishing opportunities for veterans and cancer patients, Rondinella noted.
Solstice Sunset
The weekend brought some snow to the Outer Beach near the Moriches Inlet, where the surf was up and the wind was brisk.
Funds Approved to Rebuild Stump Pond Dam
The dam was created in 1798 when Isaac Blydenburgh and his cousins stopped up the headwaters of the Nissequogue River to power a grist mill. The pond’s name derives from the tree stumps protruding through the water on what were previously the riverbanks.
Sunrise Wind Pier
Work is already underway along William Floyd Parkway to accommodate the cable along its 17-mile land route to a switching station in Holtsville. The 925-megawatt green energy effort is expected to provide electricity to 600,000 homes.
Annual pajama drive collects nearly 5,000 donations
Recently, Town Clerk Kevin LaValle visited Connect Church in Centereach to celebrate the success of the annual EJ'S PJS Pajama Drive.
East Patchogue man faces felony charges after mall brawl
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Tavion Elting, an 18-year-old from East Patchogue, on felony weapons charges.
Wheatley Heights man pleads guilty to robbery after Facebook Marketplace scam
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Jordan Behling, a 23-year-old resident of Wheatley Heights, has pleaded guilty to first-degree robbery and other related charges.
Medford resident wins compost tumbler in Brookhaven Recycles Day giveaway
Recently, Irene Minicozzi visited Town Hall to collect a prize on behalf of her daughter, Melissa Carretto.
Mt. Sinai students perform holiday music at senior center
On December 19, Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined student musicians from the Mount Sinai School District for a holiday celebration at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mt.
GoFundMe Created for Late William Floyd Coach Sumpter — Learn How to Donate
Though there is no undoing the overwhelm of loss, the spirited community members within the William Floyd School District have nevertheless rallied together to find positivity in the face of devastation, and in short order.
Riders on a Mission: Beloved Bethpage Bar ‘Nostalgia’ Revives All Things ‘90s and More
“If you want to return to your childhood, look no further,” said Danny Bishop, of West Babylon.
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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.
Suffolk GOP Passes Term Limit Preservation Act in Response to State Election Mandate
It’s war between the Suffolk Republicans and Albany Democrats over controlling local elections.
Suffolk County SPCA Charges Bay Shore Woman With Animal Cruelty
Over the weekend, detectives from the Suffolk County SPCA charged a Bay Shore woman with animal cruelty charges.