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East Setauket completes $762K road paving project led by Brookhaven officials
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich have announced the completion of a significant road paving project in East Setauket, New York.
Shellfish restoration project concludes final oyster release for 2024
Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Coastal Steward Long Island volunteer Brian McCaffery participated in the Shellfish Restoration Project event at Mt.
JVC Broadcasting's annual food drive set for November in Farmingville
Farmingville, NY – As Thanksgiving approaches, JVC Broadcasting is organizing its annual food drive to aid the Brookhaven INTERFACE Program.
Huge Republican Rally in Shirley
The Republicans turned out the party faithful and all of their candidates on the 2024 ballot at a rally that filled an airplane hanger at Calabro Airport in Shirley. Their message to the public in what they're calling the most consequential election in modern times is Vote, Vote, Vote.
Mt. Sinai and Port Jefferson Harbors Home to 50,000 Oysters
.The 20 mm oysters were donated to the Coastal Steward, a not-for-profit group that volunteers for the Town of Brookhaven. The Coastal Steward then grows the oysters as part of their Mariculture Restoration Program until they plant them in October on a Town Management Area in Port Jefferson Harbor.
Supervisor Panico's team triumphs in local youth basketball tournament
On October 24, a "3-on-3 Basketball Tournament" took place at William Floyd High School Gymnasium in Mastic Beach.
Stony Brook partners with SUNY Suffolk for student transfer program
Stony Brook University has secured a $500,000 grant from the American Talent Initiative's College Excellence Program and Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Rocky Point McDonald's reopens after complete renovation
On October 26, the Rocky Point McDonald's located at 463 Route 25A reopened after undergoing a complete renovation.
Councilwoman Bonner attends annual Rocky Point Historical Tea event
On October 27, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Rocky Point Historical Society's 26th Annual Tea held at the North Shore Beach Clubhouse in Rocky Point.
Election 2024: Who's on First
Early voting all this week will culminate on Election Day, November 5, when the public will decide on a new president and who represents them in Washington and Albany. On the ballot will be former President Donald Trump vs. Vice President Kamala Harris, along with candidates for Congress, the state Senate and Assembly, and various judicial offices.
Nearly 200 Restaurants Aid Families of West Babylon Car Crash Victims Through 'Long Island Pizza Strong'
According to "Long Island Pizza Strong," $5 for every pizza sold by restaurants participating that day would go directly to the families of the victims—which included Bella Trezza, 17, and Riley Goot, 18.
William Floyd Schools Responds Decisively To Student with a Handgun in the High School
After a recent incident involving a handgun in the Wm. Floyd High School, the District moved quickly to implement safety and detection measures to protect students and staff.
Family of LI Businesswoman Who Tragically Died in 2022 House Fire to Grand Open a Dairy Queen in Mastic-Shirley
It may be Halloween-time, but kids who have developed a penchant for the alternative to the McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King triumvirate need not fret nor be frightened over the new day that has dawned. The in-town survey says: c'est la vie to the days where the whole family must cram into the not-so-minivan to seek out their beloved queen in Medford, East Northport, St. James, even so far as Massapequa, and so forth.
Early Voting Underway in Suffolk
Offered annually for those who cannot make it to the polls on the first Tuesday of November and wish not to mail in their selections, eligible voters have plenty of sites to pick from when completing their right of action constitutionally afforded their way when they turned 18.
Public Tours the Historic Manor of St. George
Residents celebrated the history of a Colonial-era treasure by spending the day at the Manor of St. George in Mastic.
South Shore Press Endorses Eastern Suffolk Legislative Duo
She's an experienced and hard-working state representative with private sector experience. He's a former prosecutor committed to fighting crime and making Long Island more affordable. Together, they make up a legislative team that gets local concerns heard in a state Capitol dominated by Progressive interests.
Smithtown CPR class reaches full capacity; no more registrations accepted
A CPR class, initially open to the public for registration, was scheduled at the Smithtown Fire Department's headquarters located at 100 Elm Avenue in Smithtown.
Smithtown FD Explorers seek donations for Thanksgiving meal drive
The Smithtown FD Explorers, in collaboration with the Smithtown Food Pantry, are organizing a drive to prepare Thanksgiving dinner boxes for families in need.
Karen Dunne-Kesnig Night Coming Up at Pattersquash
Residents concerned about pressing issues in the Tri-Hamlet Area are looking forward to a special meeting November 4 with Brookhaven Councilwoman Karen Dunne-Kesnig.
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Students Donate Art to Stony Brook Hospital
"Art from the heart" was on full display as middle school students in the Smithtown Central School District turned creativity into compassion.