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New weight limit imposed on Smith Point Bridge
Smith Point Bridge can no longer handle the load.
Villas at Setauket expansion adds senior housing in Brookhaven
New senior living homes at the Villas at Setauket.
Uncle Guiseppe’s croons into Bohemia ahead of Thanksgiving
The brand-new location, which grand-opened on Friday, Nov. 14th, now serves as the flagship tenant for the Sayville Plaza, filling the 40,000-square-foot space vacated by Babies “R” Us years ago.
Local “Bowlers to Veterans Link” chapter sets $1 mil goal
Maple Family Centers—which owns Coram County Lanes—hosts Bowlers to Veterans Link (est. 1942), a non-profit organization with fundraisers designed to improve the quality of life for Veterans and active-duty service members.
That is a tasty burger: Shake Shack opening Selden location
Move over, Lake Grove: a Shake Shack is coming to Selden on Thursday, November 20th, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Deadly West Babylon house party update: Syosset teen charged
Earlier this week, Suffolk County Police announced that a 17-year-old male from Syosset has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 15-year-old Liam Delemo.
Suffolk County on the hook for $112 million after losing lawsuit
Suffolk County is on the losing end of a $112 million jury award involving 674 immigrants that were unlawfully held and handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Holocaust Center calls on second generation to carry torch
Holocaust survivors are looking to the second generation to combat hate and intolerance.
Brookhaven awarded $10 million in flood resilience funds
The Town of Brookhaven will receive $10 million to help reduce flooding and protect water quality in Narrow Bay.
Cold case solved in 28-year-old murder
A much-loved woman was murdered twenty-eight years ago and her murderer has finally been identified.
Pride and patriotism on parade in East Moriches
East Moriches continues its tradition of Veterans Day recognition.
Veterans Day saluted in Rocky Point
Students hear first hand experiences from local veterans.
Wall of Honor expands at Rocky Point Military Museum
Be part of the Armed Forces Remembrance Wall in Rocky Point.
Inheriting Property as a Minor
My spouse died with a Will that leaves assets to our daughter, but she is a minor – what do I need to know about managing her inheritance?
The Emergence of Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant
“…The headquarters of the army will be in Washington, and also with Lieutenant-General Grant in the field.” — President Abraham Lincoln, March 10, 1864
“Enough to kill us all” – DA Tierney’s latest fentanyl takedown
Six men in total were accused of trafficking “catastrophic” quantities of fentanyl, synthetic opioids, heroin, and cocaine through the Bronx and across Long Island’s East End. The suspects were booked in West Islip, Bay Shore, Wyandanch, Lindenhurst, and the Bronx.
President Trump meets hero Suffolk cop nearly killed on LIE
“Thank you to Donald J. Trump for taking the time to meet hero SCPD Officer Brendon Gallagher,” the Suffolk County PBA wrote in its post. “Even with the most demanding job in the world President Trump is never too busy to make time for the men and women in blue.”
Career Con 2025 happening this Wednesday
Suffolk County Department of Labor is hosting Suffolk County Career Con 2025 on Wednesday, November 12
Two people were killed by hit and run drivers on the same day
Ten miles and several hours apart, a man and a woman were both killed in separate hit-and-run incidents.
‘It is hell’: Ex-Congressman George Santos details prison ordeal in Tucker Carlson interview
In a raw, hour-long interview on Tucker Carlson’s show last week, former Congressman George Santos detailed his 84-day federal prison stint, describing squalor, abuse, and a spiritual rebirth that ended with a presidential commutation.
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Colonials Host Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure
The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, recently hosted a “Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure” game against Riverhead to raise money in the fight against cancer. As part of the initiative, the Colonials also participated in a shoot-a-thon, and through concessions and T-shirt sales, they raised nearly $650 for the American Cancer Society.
Wealth Management Firms Accuse Real Estate Entities of Fraudulent Scheme
Summitbridge Wealth Management and Arna Premier Property Solutions have filed a lawsuit against multiple real estate entities accusing them of running a Ponzi-style fraud scheme involving over $1 million in investments.
Plaintiff Alleges False Arrests by NYPD Officers
Micah Mitchell has filed a lawsuit against multiple NYPD officers alleging false arrest among other civil rights violations after two separate incidents where he claims he was unlawfully detained without cause