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Busy Work Week for ESM Students
There's a popular Dave Matthews Band song called "Digging a Ditch" about tuning out technology for the time being.
Second Center Moriches Bond Vote Goes Down 437-277
A second attempt by the Center Moriches School District to win voter approval of a facilities refurbishment plan was rejected
Tagged Crab # 476694
A horseshoe crab upside down on the beach with the tide going out has a slim chance of survival. They're an easy meal for scavenging seagulls and are high and dry until the surf carries them back to sea—if they make it that long. As a frequent visitor to our Atlantic shore, l will always stop to help a stranded critter.
Two Kennedys Team Up To Teach Students About Civics
Suffolk County Legislator Leslie Kennedy and Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy Jr. had an important message for a group of more than 200 seventh grade students at Samoset Middle School: learn as much as you can about our Constitution, civic participation, and get involved making your community a better place to live.
Local Spotlight: The Havens House
Long-time Moriches Bay residents may remember when the Havens House was moved across Montauk Highway in Center Moriches where it now serves as a local history museum and gathering place.
Concerns Voiced Over Lifting Stonebridge Covenants
It was standing room only at a recent town hearing when residents voiced concern over lifting restrictions to build more homes at Stonebridge Estates in Smithtown. Local officials also spoke out against a plan to build 30 houses at the site abutting Blydenburgh County Park and the headwaters of the Nissequogue River.
Plethora of Issues Addressed at Pattersquash
Brookhaven's newest town board member, Karen Dunne-Kesnig, brought residents up to speed on a number of issues at last week's meeting of the Pattersquash Creek Civic Association. The highest vote-getter even among the veteran council members in November, she picked up from where her predecessor, Supervisor Dan Panico, left off as she addressed resident concerns in full detail.
Where to Get "Free" Taxpayer Funded Eclipse Glasses in Long Island
If you still need to get glasses to see the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th in Suffolk County, New York State announced a Long Island location where you can pick them up.
Suffolk Receives Prestigious Financial Reporting Award
For the 40th straight year, Suffolk County has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from a prestigious multinational group.
District Attorney Tierney and Governor Hochul Go Tit-for-Tat in Babylon Body Parts Case
As Suffolk officials rally for changes in a criminal justice system that saw four suspects in a body mutilation case set free with no bail, Suffolk District Attorney Raymond Tierney and Gov. Kathy Hochul went tit-for-tat on who's to blame for their release.
One Cop Car. Two Car Crashes. Two DWI Arrests
In some respects you can call it a "two for one" deal concerning one Suffolk County Police Officer making two DWI arrests at the same location.
Kevin McCaffrey: Legislator, Presiding Officer
Aside from representing the residents of the 14th District, Kevin McCaffrey has another role in county government: he's also the legislature's Presiding Officer.
King Kullen And Wild By Nature Raise $22,000 for Long Island Cares/Harry Chapin Food Bank
King Kullen and Wild by Nature recently came to the aid of Long Islanders in need by hosting their annual in-store "Check Out Hunger" campaign, raising $22,000. The money was donated to the Long Island Cares/Harry Chapin Food Bank, which has served Long Island's food insecure population since 1980.
Kennedy Audit Exposes Millions in Wasted Cyber Spending
Nearly $14 million in unnecessary expenses were made by Steve Bellone when he was county executive in the wake of the 2022 cyberattack that paralyzed Suffolk government for months, with another $3.5 million lost in annual recurring costs, according to Comptroller John Kennedy in a report released last week.
Police Need Your Help Collaring Suspected Crooks
Don't wear white after Labor Day and definitely don't don neon construction yellow while engaging in bad behavior. Police say this woman stole a wide range of items from a Family Dollar in Farmingville.
Daycare Horror: Cops Cuff Owner Accused of Abusing 10-Year-Old Girl
Suffolk County Police arrested a daycare employee after a 10-yearold girl accused him of abusing her while she was under his care in Brentwood in 2020.
Bus Driver Busted: Accused of Abusing Child
A bus driver was busted by police for allegedly sexually abusing a girl in Bay Shore.
Mather Hospital Notches Another National Distinction
Last month "Healthgrades" named Mather Hospital one of the top 250 health care facilities in the country. It also gave them a Pulmonary Care Excellence Award nine years in a row.
Brookhaven National Lab, A World Renowned Research Center
Shortly after the Atomic Age began with the detonation of the first nuclear bomb, the government established research facilities to delve into the innate powers of nature. A major center was situated at the former Camp Upton, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and it quickly became renowned for helping make our modern world what it is today.
Patchogue-Medford Library Hosts Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Course
On Wednesday, March 28th, the Patchogue-Medford Library will host an essential event focused on lithium-ion battery safety. Starting at 6:00 PM, Legislator Dominick Thorne, in collaboration with The Suffolk County Fire Safety Educators and Lithium-Ion Task Force, will present a comprehensive Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Course.
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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.