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Mar 13, 2024

Kiely and Schiavoni Vie for Open Assembly Seat

In a decisive moment for New York's 1st Assembly district, a longstanding political figure, Fred Thiele, announces his retirement after 45 years of dedicated service, leaving an open seat in the state Assembly. The district encompasses Shelter Bay, East Hampton, Southold, and portions of Southampton and Brookhaven, including The Hamptons and Montauk.

Mar 13, 2024

Convenience Accounts or Joint Accounts; When do Joint Accounts Lead to Litigation?

When naming a child as a joint account holder on your bank account, be sure that it makes sense in the context of your estate plan. Banking Law Section 675 provides that, absent fraud or undue influence, when two or more people open a bank account and deposit cash or securities, a presumption of joint tenancy with rights of survivorship arises. For the presumption to apply, words of survivorship must appear on the signature card or ledger that creates the account. 

Mar 13, 2024

What Causes Trigeminal Neuralgia - Part II

TN normally develops on its own; however, it can sometimes be brought on by dental treatments or facial trauma.  A blood artery pressing against the trigeminal nerve, also known as vascular compression, may also trigger the condition.  The rubbing of an artery against a nerve can wear away the coating, known as myelin over time, leaving the nerve exposed and very sensitive.

Mar 13, 2024

Restoring Eelgrass "The Miracle Plant"

"Eelgrass is the miracle plant," says Vasiluth. "It's vital as fish habitat. It's a nursery ground for juvenile fish. Where it grows, scallops thrive. It slows down erosion. It neutralizes acidification. It produces oxygen. It sequesters carbon 35 times faster than a terrestrial rain forest. It is the foundation of the shallow sea."

Mar 13, 2024

Hochul's Hellhole: Thank the Governor for "No Bail" Laws

The four stand accused of stashing, dumping, and hiding cut up body parts all over Long Island and down the drains of their own home.

Mar 13, 2024

Colorado Craziness Won't End With Supreme Slapdown

Left wing lunatics and radical progressives will stop at nothing, absolutely nothing, to stop President Trump from being on the November ballot. Their unhinged lunacy will know no legal or ethical boundaries even after President Trump sends Joe Biden back to his basement and beats him in an Electoral College landslide.

Mar 6, 2024

Suffolk Closeup "13 Magic Words"

They are 13 words that have been added to a measure likely to be voted on in a countywide referendum in November that would amend the Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act. The words are in a section of state legislation on what the fund for the act would finance.

Mar 6, 2024

Mediators: Navigating Family Dynamics and Promoting Harmonious Estate Planning Outcomes

In a perfect world, all of our children would be successful enough in their own lives so that they needn't depend on an inheritance to maintain or advance their economic status.  The reality of the situation is that even in the perfect world, most children develop a certain expectation of what they are entitled to after their parents pass away.

Mar 6, 2024

Veterans Suffering Migraine and/or Trigeminal Neuralgia - Part I

Despite the frequent diagnoses of migraine and other headache disorders in veterans, there are unique challenges veterans face in preventing and treating of attacks.  People with this invisibledisease already endure a social stigma due to misunderstanding how debilitating migraine attacks can be.  This stigma can compound the social hurdles veterans face, making it even more challenging for them to rejoin civilian life.

Mar 6, 2024

The Case Against Caleb

We have watched super star quarterbacks push to not be drafted by certain teams. Eli Manning and John Elway were pretty vocal about their landing spots and both got what they wanted. The latest entry is Caleb Williams. He had people in his camp make it known that he does not want to go to Chicago, before backing off that statement weeks later. This week he decided to not allow medical examinations with teams at the NFL Combine and did not sign off on having his medical records shared with all teams. This is the first player ever at the combine to decline an examination. This sort of behavior, combined with his other odd behavior, could be sending up red flags for the Bears.

Mar 6, 2024

Warrant Watch: You Can Help Cops Catch Crooks

Suffolk County Police believe these two men are responsible for stealing approximately $529 in merchandise from a Medford Target on Valentine's Day.

Mar 6, 2024

New Playground Is Open!

Back in 2022 voters approved a Capital Project to build a new playground at Eastport Elementary School. Two years later it is now open for students to play on.

Mar 6, 2024

Local Officials Spotlight Animal Rescue and Adoption

Helping our furry friends was on the minds of local officials over the weekend at the 4th Annual Furever Valentine Pet Adoption Event hosted in Patchogue by Almost Home Animal Rescue and Adoption. Publicizing the need for loving homes and donations of food, blankets, and other pet supplies were Congressman Andrew Garbarino, Senator Dean Murray, and Assemblymen Joe DeStefano and Jarett Gandolfo. Deputies from Sheriff Errol Toulon's office were also on hand to sign up owners for pet IDs.

Mar 6, 2024

Students Gear Up for Stem Competition

Legislator Kennedy also joined Smithtown Central School District Superintendent Dr. Mark and Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy Jr. to visit the Smithtown Robotic Bulls Team 810. Students are gearing up for an upcoming competition, and also competes in FIRST® Long Island, formerly School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI), a robotics competition that encourages schools to embrace a STEM curriculum and to foster interest in STEM.

Mar 6, 2024

Honoring Those Who Honored Veterans

A dedicated group of volunteers who proudly placed patriotic military tribute banners in and around Lake Ronkonkoma were honored for their work that honored veterans.

Mar 6, 2024

Food Drive for Four Legged Friends is Underway

It is most definitely a challenging time for some Suffolk County families to put gas in the car, pay utilities, and put food on the table.

Mar 6, 2024

Grisly Discovery as Student Finds Body Parts in Babylon

A student walking to school in Babylon found a body part and promptly called his father and police, triggering law enforcement to send cadaver dogs to help investigate what is now a full blown homicide investigation.

Mar 6, 2024

Lacing Up The Skates In Canada

It's a significant accomplishment to play in one of the biggest and most prestigious youth hockey tournaments in the world. It's icing on the cake to have that feat announced at Madison Square Garden.

Mar 6, 2024

Future Financial Titans

Four Eastport-South Manor Central School District students advanced to and competed in the New York State DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) competition in the western side of the state in Rochester. The students: Elaina Keller, Keely Lala, Alex Silbert and Logan Silbert, competed in the finance and marketing-based competition. The program gives students real life experience and skills in a number of different categories of professions, including accounting, marketing, finance, hospitality and management. During the statewide competition, Elaina Keller qualified to compete in the Principles of Hospitality and Tourism event, while Keely Lala qualified to compete in the Retail Merchandising Series event. Alex Silbert and Logan Silbert will both compete in the Personal Financial Literacy event.

Mar 6, 2024

Big Bowling Wins

Eastport-South Manor Junior/Senior High School's varsity boys bowling team is celebrating a successful year that saw the team rack up a 13-1 record and multiple championships this season.

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Half Hollow Hills Fencing as Dominant as Ever

The Half Hollow Hills boys fencing team has clinched the League I Championship, further cementing its status as one of the premier programs on Long Island. With the title secured, the team has now captured its fourth consecutive league championship, continuing a stretch of dominance that has defined the program in recent seasons.


Sports

Sachem North Wins 1st League Title Since 2013

The Sachem North wrestling team has captured its first League II Championship in more than a decade, earning the program’s first league title since 2013. The milestone victory capped off a dominant regular season for the Arrows, who rose to every challenge placed in front of them throughout the winter.


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Coach Healey Wins His Milestone 100th

William Floyd High School varsity bowling head coach James Healey recently reached a personal milestone by earning his 100th career victory in a 34-2 win over Bellport. During the match, senior Nicholas Powers rolled a game-high 255, while sophomore Gino Conforti added a strong 224, helping secure the landmark victory for both the coach and the program.