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Storm Has Its Way With Long Island
The coastal storm that roared across the area Sunday and Monday left a wet mess in its wake with flooding, trees down, and damage to the island's barrier beach.
Romaine Takes Reins of County Government January 1
With just a couple of weeks left to go before he takes over the reins of county government, Suffolk Executive-Elect Edward Romaine is deciding on major positions in his administration and is touching base with officials on all levels to set a path for his ambitious agenda.
SERVES Program Saved
A funding snafu that threatened college reimbursements for Suffolk's emergency service volunteers has been resolved, with the county finding money within its current budget to make up for lost grant money.
Porch Pirates on the Prowl
Porch pirates are on the prowl as the holiday season brings an uptick in online shopping and the deliveries targeted by thieves. To help keep your booty safe, the state police offers these tips:
Selden Fire Department Performs Drills
On Tuesday November 28th, 2023 at 19:00hrs the Selden Fire Department Truck Company One held a drill at the training grounds on Highview Drive, in Selden. The drill was based upon garage fires with extension to the home. The situation was supposed to mimic a vehicle fire in the attached garage of a home, extending to the first and second floor, throughout the home. Company members utilized a burn box to increase the volume of fire. Members pulled lines from Engine 5 and began to knock down the vehicle fire and then into the home to knock down the remaining fire. Members also searched the building and located a victim. The victim was pulled from the building. After searches were completed and the fire was knocked down the building was vacated. Clean up concluded the drill, hoses were packed and the burn box was deconstructed. Selden EMS provided rehab for members.
Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library Board Seeks New Trustee Amid Financial Scrutiny
The Board of Trustees for the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library is filling a trustee vacancy. This move has drawn public attention for its role and the potential electoral advantage it may confer. The appointment comes as the library faces intense financial scrutiny over handling an over-budget renovation project.
Maurice Wertheim, Shirley WildLife Refuge Benefactor
He was a Harvard graduate who began his career at his father's cigar manufacturing company and worked his way up to become a wealthy investment banker. He was an environmentalist, chess patron, art collector, and, as a philanthropist, donated 1,800 acres of pristine land that we now enjoy as the Maurice Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge in Shirley.
Counties Continue Aquifer Protection Commission
A bi-county commission that coordinates a regional approach to groundwater management has been reauthorized by the Nassau and Suffolk legislatures for another five years. Their unanimous votes will enable the Long Island Commission for Aquifer Protection (LICAP) to continue its groundbreaking work as the sole island-wide organization dedicated to drinking water quality and quantity.
Brookhaven Town's Acquisition of 33 Acres in Manorville: Expanding Green Space
Brookhaven Town is making strides in environmental conservation with its plan to acquire a 33-acre parcel in Manorville, currently owned by the Tyler J. Histand Family Trust. This initiative aligns with the town's commitment to expanding public green spaces, offering walking and biking opportunities.
Dignity Photo Exhibit at Suffolk Jail
A primary consideration of Suffolk Sheriff Errol Toulon is the rehabilitation of convicts under his watch and their ability to reenter the workforce after they pay their debt to society. To provide inmates with a marketable skill and boost their self-worth, the Sheriff has partnered with professional photographer Saskia Keeley, herself a formerly incarcerated individual, to conduct a "Dignity Photo Program," the subject of a recent exhibit at the Yaphank Correctional Facility.
Suffolk Cyber Disruptions Continue
More than a year after Suffolk suffered a ransomware attack that crippled its computer system, cyber issues continue to plague the county. Everything from a rodent chewing through a fiber optic cable to a 911 system shutdown attributed to a vendor has put Suffolk's IT problems at the top of incoming County Executive Edward Romaine's To-Do list.
Guyana Takeover Eyed by Venezuelan Socialist
Guyana Takeover Eyed by Venezuelan Socialist
COP 28 Climate Change Conference Controversy
COP 28 Climate Change Conference Controversy
Comer Leads House GOP in Intensified Investigation of Biden Family Finances
Comer Leads House GOP in Intensified Investigation of Biden Family Finances
Release of Trump Case Documents by Judge Cannon: Could Weaken Smith's Case
Release of Trump Case Documents by Judge Cannon: Could Weaken Smith's Case
McCarthy Steps Down, Exposing Rifts in Republican Leadership and Governance Hurdles
McCarthy Steps Down, Exposing Rifts in Republican Leadership and Governance Hurdles
Supreme Court Case Puts Democrats' Tax Agenda at Risk
Supreme Court Case Puts Democrats' Tax Agenda at Risk
Broad Candidate Field Emerges for NY Congressional Seat Post-Santos Expulsion
Broad Candidate Field Emerges for NY Congressional Seat Post-Santos Expulsion
Stefanik's Viral Antisemitism Inquiry Shakes Academia
Stefanik's Viral Antisemitism Inquiry Shakes Academia
Democrat 2024 Strategy: Christians Worse Than Al-Qaeda
Democrat 2024 Strategy: Christians Worse Than Al-Qaeda
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7.3M Project Begins to Upgrade Suffolk County Bridges
The NYS Department of Transportation has begun a $7.3 million project to restore and extend the life of five bridges in Suffolk County, replacing deteriorated joints and making repairs to improve safety and reliability for Long Island motorists.
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.
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.