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High Academic Honors for Ten William Floyd HS Students
To earn this prestigious academic designation, students must have scored a 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and a 3 or higher on four additional AP exams of their choosing.
ESM Students Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Students throughout the Eastport-South Manor Central School District are taking timein their foreign language in the elementary schools classes to celebrate National HispanicHeritage Month, from September 15th, 2024, to October 15th, 2024.
Seven employees arrested for illegal sale and possession of controlled substances
Seven employees of the Claros Variedades convenience store chain in Suffolk County have been arrested and charged with multiple felony counts related to the illegal sale and possession of controlled substances. The individuals, ROXANA RAMOS ARGUETA, XENIA MIRANDA RODRIGUEZ, KEVIN CLAROS, IDENCIS CHAVEZ-GAMES, ANNA GRISELDA RIVERA, TERESA RAMOS CLAROS, and YESICA CLAROS RAMOS were arraigned on charges of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree.
Bay Shore man pleads guilty to illegal disposal of hazardous waste
Carleton Pulley, a 48-year-old resident of Bay Shore, has pleaded guilty to charges of Endangering Public Health, Safety, or the Environment in the Second Degree. The plea follows his illegal disposal of hazardous waste and old tires at the former Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center in April 2023.
Officials announce completion of $1.3 million Mt. Sinai paving project
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Jane Bonner have announced the completion of a 15-road paving project in Mount Sinai.
Bay Shore man pleads guilty to illegal disposal of hazardous waste
Carleton Pulley, a 48-year-old resident of Bay Shore, has pleaded guilty to Endangering Public Health, Safety, or the Environment in the Second Degree. This plea follows his illegal disposal of hazardous waste and old tires at the former Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center in April 2023.
Officials announce resurfacing project on Hawkins Path and Hawkins Road
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Jane Bonner have announced the resurfacing of Hawkins Path from Hawkins Road to County Road 83, as well as Hawkins Road from North Bicycle Path in Selden to Hawkins Path in Centereach.
Mastic woman pleads guilty after dog mauls toddler
Amy Willi, a 45-year-old resident of Mastic, has pleaded guilty to Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree following an incident where her dog, Kojo, mauled a two-year-old boy and attacked the child's uncle. The announcement was made by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
North Babylon man indicted for attempting robbery during cleaning service hire
Christopher Doran, a 66-year-old resident of North Babylon, has been indicted for Attempted Robbery in the First Degree and related charges. The indictment follows allegations that Doran attempted to rob a woman he had hired to clean his apartment.
Brookhaven preserves 3.5 acres of open space in Middle Island
On September 24, Supervisor Dan Panico was present to thank the Town of Brookhaven’s demolition crew as they prepared to demolish a blighted house and cottage in Middle Island. This action is part of an effort to preserve 3.5 acres of open space. The Town acquired the parcel along East Bartlett Road to protect it from future development and maintain its natural state. The land is located on the boundary between the Core of the Central Pine Barrens and the Compatible Growth Area, featuring a quarter-acre pond, rolling topography, and old-growth woodlands.
Officials announce completion of two paving projects in Port Jefferson Station
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich have announced the completion of two paving projects in Port Jefferson Station.
Team Trump Tailgates With The Best of Them
But, with Donald J. Trump we have reached a new area of the tailgate ... a presidential rally.
Women Are Overwhelmingly for Trump
That impact was felt immediately this week at the Trump rally at Nassau Coliseum. Walking through the crowd it was easy to see that the leftist narrative that Trump was against women, thus if you were a woman you aren't for Trump was completely inaccurate. I live in a family where my mother and wife are Trump supporters so this shouldn't have come as a surprise to me, but the sheer number of women at the event was quite shocking. There was a point in the pre-rally where I would go as far to say there were more women than men among the tens of thousands there.
Holtsville woman indicted for alleged car theft and bank robbery
Nina Cahill, a 42-year-old resident of Holtsville, has been indicted on multiple charges, including Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree. The indictment follows allegations that she stole a vehicle, used it to rob a bank, and led police on two car chases, one of which resulted in the injury of a Suffolk highway patrol officer.
Brooklyn man found guilty of second-degree murder for shooting during attempted robbery
Basheer Vinson, 29, of Brooklyn, has been found guilty of second-degree murder and other charges in connection with a 2020 attempted robbery and shooting that resulted in the death of Mark Birthwright, 26, of Bay Shore. The verdict was announced by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney following a jury trial.
The Coliseum Hosts History Again
The 'Barn' as it was often referred to is a multipurpose indoor arena that is best known as the former home of the New York Islanders, but the history is much deeper than just hockey.
New Clerk on Board at Patchogue-Medford School District
At last night's Board of Education meeting, the Board approved Theresa DeLeva as District Clerk, effective September 30th. Ms. DeLeva has been the senior cook of Patchogue-Medford High School's central kitchen for approximately eight years and held other food service roles in the District prior to that assignment. As a resident who participates in numerous District and building committees, she is devoted to continuing to support our District and community in this new role. Please join us in congratulating Ms. DeLeva on her new position!
Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Hosts Open House
The family-friendly and free event featured jail tours throughout the day, demonstrations by the Sheriff's Office departments including the Emergency Response Team and K9 unit, and Sheriff's Office vehicle displays.
Senator Murray Partners With SCSO on Prescription Collection Program
The recent prescription disposal effort at the Longwood Public Library resulted in the collection of four boxes of unused and expired medications.
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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.
Former Petco employee sues over disability discrimination and wrongful termination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against major pet supply company Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc., and Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc., accusing them of violating her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and various New York state laws.
Man sues Long Island dealership and finance firm over alleged auto loan fraud
A Long Island man has accused a local car dealership and a finance company of deceptive practices in what he claims was a fraudulent automobile purchase.