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Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Statement: Suffolk County Comptroller Audit on Homeless Funds
Supervisor Dan Panico issued the following statement following an audit released by Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy, that calls into question almost $7 million in taxpayer dollars that were supposed to be spent directly on the homeless:
Brookhaven Youth Bureau Makes Prom Wishes Come True
If you’re a parent who loves getting a “buy none, get one free” discount for a prom dress for your daughter, the Town of Brookhaven has quite the deal for you.
SCALA Student Art Show in Babylon Exhibited Strong Social Statements
The Suffolk County Art Leaders Association (SCALA) held its annual High School All-County and Scholarship Show at Babylon’s Old Town Hall on West Main Street.
State Must Ante Up More CHIPS for Long Island Roads and Bridges
As Albany grinds through Gov. Hochul’s massive $252 billion budget proposal, local officials are looking to make sure Long Island doesn’t get stiffed when it comes to highway funding.
SOFO to host composting workshop 'Worms Eat My Garbage' on March 8
The South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO) & Nature Center in Bridgehampton will host a composting workshop, “Worms Eat My Garbage—Getting Started with Composting at Home,” on Saturday, March 8, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike.
William Floyd residents to vote on $78.5M school improvement project
Residents of the William Floyd School District will vote on a proposed $78.5 million facilities capital improvement project on March 26, 2025.
Stony Brook University Hospital receives level one geriatric ED accreditation
Stony Brook University Hospital's Emergency Department has achieved Level 1 Accreditation for Geriatric Emergency Care from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
New York teacher John Melandro receives Milken Educator Award
John Melandro, a fifth-grade teacher at Tangier Smith Elementary School in Mastic Beach, New York, has been honored with the Milken Educator Award.
Stony Brook hospital earns Level One accreditation for geriatric emergency care
Stony Brook University Hospital's Emergency Department has been awarded Level One Accreditation for Geriatric Emergency Care by the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Suffolk Scalped for Millions in Homeless Funds
Nearly $7 million sent to homeless housing providers was misspent, according to an audit by Suffolk Comptroller John Kennedy, who is looking to claw back the funds.
Nine-Year-Old Mastic Boy Takes the Ride of a Lifetime
Jacob, a 9-year-old Mastic boy battling Neurofibromatosis Type 1, which led to a brain stem tumor, got the ride of a lifetime in a Tesla Cybertruck.
What Is It To Look Like A Yankee?
The New York Yankees have changed their stance in regard to their long-standing facial hair policy and this became huge news this week because of the differing opinions.
Black Conservatives Speak Out During Black History Month
Many now former Democrats say that they did not leave the party, the party left them.
Trump’s Maine Throw Down Over Men in Women’s Sports
No federal money for you: Trump throws down with Maine government over men in women’s sports.
Guiding Lights at Fire Place
In Colonial Times, a breach through Fire Island allowed ships to enter Bellport Bay from the Atlantic. Residents lit fires to guide them, a practice that lent itself to the name “Fire Place” for the Historic District in the Hamlet of Brookhaven.
Elon Musk’s DOGE Has Been Busy “Fighting the Matrix”
President Trump’s DOGE had another busy week exposing waste, fraud, and abuse. DOGE is not slowing down, and if anything, is speeding up uncovering how tax dollars of the American people have been misused at home and abroad.
Guest Editorial: Another Wife of a Corrections Officer Questions Governor Hochul
The facts are: inmate-to-inmate assaults have increased, assaults on staff have increased, drug use, weapons possession and gang activity has increased. Correction Officers are resigning and retiring en masse because they can no longer work in this volatile environment.
Guest Editorial: Wife of Corrections Officer Makes Passionate Plea to Governor Hochul
Governor, stop trying to control the narrative and tell the truth. The HALT Act failed. It may have looked great on paper, but it didn’t work.
Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Feb. 15
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 15.
Fantasy Baseball - Are There Any True Aces Left?
When asking the question about what is an 'ace' to baseball fans you'll get a slew of requirements to be an ace pitcher. The #1 on a team, old heads like winning pitchers, others like a workhorse starter, while others will take pure stuff. For now, the term 'ace' can be debated by baseball fans far and wide, but for fantasy fans it's important to realize the dwindling requirements for a fantasy ace.
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A New Ice Rink Coming to Brookhaven
This week, Dan Panico announced that during the planning board portion of the Town Board meeting in March, there will be a site plan hearing for a proposed new hockey rink at the former Brookhaven campus of Dowling College.