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Congestion Pricing a Foregone Conclusion
It didn't take long for Suffolk's new representative on the MTA board to disappoint drivers by not taking a hard line against the Manhattan congestion pricing money grab.
Community Unites for Annual Take Back 25 Cleanup Effort
As the first buds of spring unfurl and the promise of warmer days beckons, residents of The Town of Brookhaven are preparing for the annual Take Back 25 cleanup event, a cornerstone of community activism and environmental stewardship. Led by Longwood Board of Education member William Massian and a coalition of dedicated leaders, this collaborative endeavor stands as a testament to the power of collective action in addressing local concerns about infrastructure, quality of life, and safety along Route 25.
Back To Basics: Division of Fire Prevention Ensures Safety in Brookhaven
Fire safety remains a top priority in the Town of Brookhaven, with the Division of Fire Prevention leading the charge to protect the community. This multifaceted organization, consisting of certified code enforcement officials, investigates fire causes, manages hazardous materials incidents, and plays a pivotal role in emergency management.
Read Across America
Older students read to younger children throughout the day and teachers made extra time to read in their classrooms.
High Academics and Athletics Honors for Two ESM Seniors
ESM High School Seniors Jonathan DiMarcco and Danni Sparacio earned the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance's (AHPERD) Suffolk Zone Award.
Future Scientists
The protein beta lactamase is an enzyme that digests penicillin-based antibiotics and is a major cause of antibiotic resistance in bacteria. Students are studying the beta lactamase from several species of bacteria that cause infections in humans. The student researchers plan to analyze the structure and publish this information, to help scientists develop alternative antimicrobial treatments.
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.
Diplomatic Crossroads: US Abstains as UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Passes
In a pivotal moment underscoring strained relations between the United States and Israel, Washington's decision to abstain from a critical UN Security Council vote on Monday facilitated the passage of a resolution urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Italian American Group Celebrates Big Anniversary
The New York Chapter of the "Order Sons and Daughters of Italy (OSDIA)" Commission of Social Justice celebrated its 41st anniversary.
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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.
Horses heeling children gets a donation
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive therapeutic equine programs using horses to facilitate growth, learning, and healing for children and adults with disabilities, individuals on the autism spectrum, veterans, and others, announced that the Clark Gillies Foundation has donated $7,500 to support scholarships for students in financial need.
Three sport star wins Scholar Athlete Award
Half Hollow Hills East senior Samantha Heyman has been named the first News12 Scholar Athlete Award winner of the 2024–25 school year, an honor sponsored by FourLeaf Federal Credit Union.