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Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act: A Republican-Led Initiative to Ensure Transparent Federal Settlements
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act: A Republican-Led Initiative to Ensure Transparent Federal Settlements
Prominent Catholic Group Enters Chicken Fight Fray
Prominent Catholic Group Enters Chicken Fight Fray
Hochul Calls for Crackdown on Five Finger Discounts
Hochul Calls for Crackdown on Five Finger Discounts
Long Island Lawmakers Cry Foul on Migrant Money
Long Island Lawmakers Cry Foul on Migrant Money
Another Legal Monkey Wrench Thrown to Stop Congestion Pricing
Another Legal Monkey Wrench Thrown to Stop Congestion Pricing
Englebright Sets Environmental Agenda for Suffolk
Englebright Sets Environmental Agenda for Suffolk
Jeopardy Answer Puts Senator Murray in the Spotlight
Jeopardy Answer Puts Senator Murray in the Spotlight
Lawmakers Want to Find Out Why Families Flee New York
Lawmakers Want to Find Out Why Families Flee New York
What is Estate Planning?
A: While people are aware of the importance to execute a Last Will & Testament, they are often of the mindset that it is something to be done as they get older and as a result it gets put off. For the same reason, the value of a establishing a comprehensive Estate Plan is often overlooked.
The American Red Cross and the Military
Clarissa "Clara" Barton with her acquaintances founded the American Red Cross in Washington D.C. on May 21, 1881. She was a clerk in the U.S. Patent Office in Washington D.C., when the Civil war broke out in 1861. When poorly trained soldiers began pouring into the capital, Clara organized food, clothing and bedding donations to support the soldiers. She was soon transporting provisions to the front lines as well.
The Golden Anniversary of the Press Club of Long Island
"I love the Press Club of Long Island," said Brian Stelter. "I love journalism organizations. We need more of them. We need them to be healthy and vibrant."
And Then There Were Four ...
We usually reserve the phrase "Final Four" for the NCAA Basketball championship in March, but being one of the final four teams in the NFL really does lift teams to a new stratosphere. This year's group of teams who have advanced all have some new flavor to the mix, which is refreshing for NFL fans and adds a nuance for football bettors.
Seawolves Hire New Assistant Football Coaches
Following the departure of longtime head coach Chuck Priore this off-season during and on the heels of an imperfect season, Head Coach Billy Cosh was brought in to right the ship and in order to do that, he needed to assemble the right coaching staff.
Braun has Monster Game in Smithtown West Victory over ESM
Despite a rough season on paper for Smithtown West Girls Basketball, Wednesday's game against Eastport-South Manor was a bright spot for sure as the Bulls were able to squeak out a victory thanks to a big third quarter from Kate Braun.
Floyd Remains Unbeaten, Hangs on to Beat Brentwood
On a snowy Tuesday night on Long Island, two of the best public schools on Long Island would square off in a battle for dominance as unbeaten William Floyd put their record on the line as they entered enemy territory to take on unbeaten Brentwood in a game crucial to both playoff seeding and who would walk away with the League I Regular Season Championship.
Ducks Finalize Coaching Staff
After an offseason full of exciting news that included an overhaul of the front office and the promotion of Hitting Coach Lew Ford to the team's Manager, the Long Island Ducks finalized their game day management team as new assistant coaches have been hired by the team.
Colts Owner Irsay Relapses, Found Unresponsive
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was reportedly found unresponsive in his house last month by Carmel, Indiana police as a result of a suspected drug overdose according to initial reports that surfaced last week.
Becoming an Angel
Carol Jean Pipito became an Angel on January 15, 2024. Carol was born on December 30, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to parents Catherine and Ed. She resided in Shirley for the past 65 years. She is survived by her daughter Diane, son-in-law Edward, granddaughter Lisa, Lisa's husband Michael and great-grandchildren Collin, Rylie and Charlotte and her brother Michael Sailer, and several nephews and nieces. She will be meeting her daughter, Lora in heaven.
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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.