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Former facility manager sentenced for stealing from autistic residents
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Desiree Etheridge, 50, the former facility manager at Eden II in Saint James, has been sentenced to one to three years in prison. Etheridge pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree for stealing funds from the ATM cards of six residents with autism spectrum disorder.
William Floyd High School resumes classes after addressing gas leak
On Monday, September 2, at 4:54 pm, officials announced that the full network, including internet and phones, is back online. Consequently, school will resume as normal on Tuesday morning.
Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 24
There was a single gas station in cities across Suffolk County selling diesel at the lowest price of $3.14 per gallon in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
"Mr. Medford" Honored by Bridge Naming
An effort to give tribute to a man they called, "Mr. Medford," Niel Marturiello, became a reality with the naming of the Horseblock Road Bridge over the Long Island Expressway.
Local business accuses village administration of harassment and constitutional violations
A local business is embroiled in a legal battle against municipal authorities, alleging harassment and constitutional violations. On August 22, 2024, Moshe Glenn, MG Craft Kitchen, LLC, and The Saffron Culinary, Inc., filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the Incorporated Village of Lawrence and several village officials.
HA HA Hamptons producer: 'People need to laugh more'
Producer Paul Anthony Mongelluzzo said the event gathers top-notch talent for a fast-paced 90-minute showcase that promises to incite laughter.
Long Island Abuzz as Students Head Back to School
Students and teachers alike are buzzing with excitement—and parents are pretty thrilled, too—with the start of the new school year. Long Island is famed for its excellent schools, boasting many Ivy League alumni, Westinghouse Science and other prestigious award winners, and plenty of students going on to success in the business world, trades, law enforcement, armed forces, etc.
Coast Guard Duplexes Eyed for Workforce Housing
With Suffolk's acute shortage of affordable housing, especially for the working class, local officials are looking at the former Coast Guard duplexes in Westhampton, boarded-up eyesores owned by the federal government.
Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 24
There was a single gas station in cities across Suffolk County selling midgrade gas at the lowest price of $3.15 per gallon in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Athletic team tryout & practice schedule announced for the 2024-25 school year
The schedule for various sports tryouts and first practices for the 2024-25 school year has been released.
Wyandanch man indicted for attempted murder outside Jake's 58 Casino
Nashawn Legros, 24, of Wyandanch, has been indicted for attempted murder, assault, and other related charges following an alleged shooting incident in the parking lot of Jake's 58 Casino in Islandia. The announcement was made by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
Local school bus driver indicted for possessing child sex abuse material
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Guenther Mayrhofer, 71, of Mastic Beach, a bus driver for the William Floyd School District, has been indicted on charges of Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. The indictment alleges that Mayrhofer downloaded images and videos of child sexual abuse and uploaded them to his cloud storage account.
Stony Brook engineering leaders meet with federal agencies to discuss research
Dean Andrew Singer and Associate Dean Jon Longtin of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) at Stony Brook University met with White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) staff and federal science agency leadership during the week of August 19 to discuss the college's groundbreaking research. The science agency meetings included the Department of Defense (DOD) Basic Research Office, DOD's Office of Naval Research (ONR), Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science, DOE's Office of Electricity, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).
Stony Brook University Kicks Off School Year with New Seawolf Welcome Week
Music, dancing, movies, roller skating, mini golf, and other events welcomed students back to Stony Brook University during New Seawolf Welcome Week. Despite a delayed move-in due to flash flooding, the campus soon became active from the SAC to LaValle Stadium.
Wyandanch man indicted for attempted murder outside Jake's 58 Casino
Nashawn Legros, 24, of Wyandanch, has been indicted for attempted murder, assault, and other related charges following an alleged shooting incident in the parking lot of Jake’s 58 Casino in Islandia. The announcement was made by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
Local school bus driver indicted for possessing child sex abuse material
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Guenther Mayrhofer, 71, of Mastic Beach, a bus driver for the William Floyd School District, has been indicted on charges of Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. The indictment alleges that Mayrhofer downloaded images and videos of child sexual abuse and uploaded them to his cloud storage account.
Residents Share 9/11 Memories
It's been 23 years since the dreadful 9/11 attacks and people still have vivid memories of that fateful day. They shared some of them with the Man on the Street.
Back to School!
Led by Moriches Elementary School Principal Deirdre Redding and Assistant Principal Nikki Stallone, the community came together the night before opening day to paint and create inspirational messages to greet students for the first day of classes.
Segregation Cited in Village Beach Fray
If you live south of the tracks in the community of Bellport, you can go to the village beach. If you live north of the tracks, you cannot. It is an issue of inequality, said Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico, who made it a major concern of his administration.
Two alleged Bloods gang members indicted for gun trafficking
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Caciem Kruer, 26, of Farmingville, and Abdul Muhammad, 23, of Bay Shore, have been charged in a 39-count indictment. This follows a long-term investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office and the Suffolk County Police Department into an alleged gun-trafficking operation run by purported gang members in Suffolk County.
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Brookhaven Clerk LaValle Attends the Centereach/ Selden Civic Association Monthly Meeting
Mr. Lavalle also spoke about service improvements made by the town clerk’s office and engaged with civic members.
Pickles & Paws 2025: New York’s Largest Animal Adoption Festival Launches This Spring in Yaphank
Connect with s furry friend at New York’s largest adoption event.
Stay Melo: HOF Knicks Star Plugs Cannabis Brand in Farmingdale
Strain Stars will welcome the perennial All-Star on Saturday, April 19th for 1-3 p.m. meet and greets.