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Long Island State Veterans Home Honors Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo was one of many local leaders to attend a solemn and somber ceremony at the Long Island State Veterans Home, where as we honored and remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation and paid tribute to our local veterans.
Training Time for Medford Fire Department Stations 1 and 2
While Medford Fire Department Station 2 blaze busters were busy training on Truck 5, Medford Fire Department Station 1 probationary firefighters probationary firefighters joined their counterparts to train together on search/victim removal skills.
New Flavor Spices up Setauket
There's a big time spice of Mexican flavor in the old "Old Fiends Tavern in Setauket, as a new restaurant is calling 130 Old Town Road its new home.
Smithtown honors WWII hero as Memorial Day Grand Marshal
Smithtown, NY - During World War II, 58 members of the Smithtown Fire Department served in the armed forces.
Suffolk County Students Lay Wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
To honor all who made the ultimate sacrifice defending freedom here at home and around the world, Rocky Point Middle School eighth grade students placed a memorial wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This was one part of the eighth grade class educational trip to Washington D.C.
East Quogue Schools Awarded Mental Health Grant
The grant funds will be allocated directly to benefit students and the school community
Connetquot Community Comes Together to Promote Mental Health Awareness
The Connetquot Central School District community came together to support the student-led community initiative, "Using Our Voices" Mental Health Run/Walk.
School District Budget and Board Votes in the History Books
Eastport-South Manor School District
Shed fire on Plymouth Blvd quickly contained by Smithtown volunteers
Smithtown's Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported house fire on Plymouth Blvd last Thursday.
Suffolk Officials Designate EMS Appreciation Week
The third week in May will be dedicated to emergency workers as "EMS Appreciation Week."
Comptroller Internships Announced
Community college students interested in accounting and computer science can land internships with Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy's office within the Department of Audit and Control.
Gilgo Investigators Return to Suspect Home
The Gilgo murder case is back in the headlines as a team of investigators returned to the home of the prime suspect in the case, architect Rex Heuermann, who's been jailed since July for the alleged murder of four women in a crime spree that has horrified Long Island.
Big Honors for Five Decades of Dedicated Service to Suffolk County
Big Honors for Five Decades of Dedicated Service to Suffolk County
Full Steam Ahead for Shirley Starbucks
Coffee lovers will have another place to get their caffeine fix in Shirley, as the Brookhaven Town Board approved zoning and procedural requests for Starbucks to build a new store located at 855 Montauk Highway.
New Corrections Recruits to Protect and Serve in Suffolk County
Approximately 26 men and four women make up the new class of 30 Suffolk Sheriff's Office Corrections Officers. A swearing-in ceremony was held, with Sheriff Errol D. Toulon Jr. and fellow officers presiding.
Assemblyman DeStefano Recognizes Students of the Month
New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano honored "Student of the Month" certificates to Lynette Hack for May, and Nathaniel Maritato for June at Patchogue-Medford School District.
Ten "Teeny" Nominations for Talented William Floyd High School Students
The Teeny Awards, modeled after the Tony Awards, celebrates the achievements of local high school theater arts students at an annual celebration and ceremony sponsored by the East End Arts Council.
Ronkonkoma Rotarians Participate in "Day of Service"
Helping homeless veterans in need by packing bags of supplies. Hosting a food drive for the less fortunate in Bellport and Shirley. Cleaning and making repairs at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck, a special camp for individuals with disabilities. Volunteering at Bethel Farm in Centereach.
Good Riddance: Brookhaven Zombie House Comes Crashing Down
Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico, concerned neighbors, and community activists were on hand when a bulldozer started demolishing a "zombie home" located at 56 Barbara Lane in Medford.
High Honors for One of SCPD's Top Cops
Suffolk County Police Department Deputy Commissioner Belinda Alvarez-Groneman was named "Woman of the Year" by the Suffolk County Association of Women Police at a recent ceremony.
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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.
President Trump to Return Home For 9-11 Yankee Game
Reports say that President Donald Trump is set to be in attendance in the Bronx for the New York Yankees game this September 11th. The Yankees will be at home this year to take on the Tigers, Thursday night.
Stony Brook Volleyball Off to a Hot Start
The Stony Brook Seawolves volleyball team has gotten off to a rousing start this season and with their red hot start has come some personal accolades. Mercedes Motton earned her first career weekly honor after leading the Seawolves with 14 blocks over the weekend and then was named the CAA Defensive Player of the Week.