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Six Fire Departments Respond to Structure Fire
The Mastic Beach Fire Department was called to a large structure fire on Lafayette Drive.
Spiridakis on North Folk's Presentation of Jaws: 'A phenomenon'
To mark the 50th anniversary of Jaws, the North Fork Arts Center will host a special screening of the blockbuster film on Saturday, Aug. 30, at the historic Sapan Greenport Theatre.
Dylan Laube's Versatility Stands Out
This week the Raiders had some tough roster cuts, but when all was said and done Long Islander Dylan Laube will be a part of their 53-man roster. Las Vegas had some major shakeups, especially on the offensive side of the ball in the off season. They hired a new coach and staff, have made Geno Smith their new franchise QB and took a star running back in the first round.
Smithtown West's Stars Choose Their Next Destination
The college football season might be just getting started and the NFL is just days away from getting underway but high school commitment season is fully underway and doesn't take any time off.
William Floyd High School honors 39 August graduates from Class of 2025
William Floyd High School held its annual summer school graduation ceremony on August 27, recognizing 39 seniors as the newest members of the Class of 2025.
Founder on Hamptons Fashion Week: 'We are highlighting very key, iconic people'
Hamptons Fashion Week is set to celebrate industry icons and emerging designers during a two-day event from Friday, Aug. 29, through Saturday, Aug. 30, in Watermill.
Stony Brook launches CLEAR-IP program to streamline industry licensing of university-developed IP
Stony Brook University has introduced the Commercial Licensing and Express IP terms for Applied Research (CLEAR-IP) program, a new approach aimed at simplifying how industry partners can license intellectual property developed through applied...
Suffolk County launches first countywide drowning prevention action plan
Suffolk County has introduced its first comprehensive drowning prevention action plan in response to a significant increase in drownings, particularly among young children.
Santos Behind Bars Week 4: Pulls No Punches on Prison
Let me tell you something: I thought I’d seen government dysfunction before, but never at this level.
The Parking Lot Was Their Palette, Seniors Transform Spots into Personal Canvases at Eastport-South Manor
School year starts with a splash of color and creativity at Eastport-South Manor
Heroics in the Floodwaters: Chris Lyons and the Start of Cops Helping Cops
From the wrath of Hurricane Katrina came Cops Helping Cops
Enough is Enough: Teenage E-Biker Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina and detectives implore anyone who may hold information pertaining to the whereabouts of the Hawkins Ave hit-and-run driver contact the Fourth Squad hotline or Crime Stoppers.
Trader Joe’s Coming to Islandia
Axonic Capital, Taconic Capital Advisors, Onyx Equities and Paul Amoruso of the Jericho-based Oxford and Simpson make up the 66-acre Islandia site’s ownership group.
Why Was Grandpa a Cowboy Fan? Gripping New Netflix Doc May Hold the Answer
In Jerry’s World of victory-petrified empire begetting marketing spectacle, football fields aren’t just venues. They are mass entertainment cathedrals where fellow OG defiants like Nike and Pepsi reign supreme.
Village of Hempstead sues companies over water contamination
The Village of Hempstead has filed a lawsuit against several corporations, alleging responsibility for contaminating its water supply with hazardous chemicals. The defendants include Win-Holt Equipment Corp., Holtland LLC, and other companies accused of releasing toxic substances into the environment.
AYR sues contractors over alleged fraudulent real estate scheme
AYR International Limited and AYR Real Estate USA, LLC have filed a lawsuit against NYC Special Contractors Inc., DCD Construction, LLC, Igor Akopov, and Denis Portaev, alleging a fraudulent scheme that cost them millions. The plaintiffs accuse the defendants of misappropriating funds from a real estate project in Brooklyn.
Former employee sues Compass Group alleging unpaid overtime
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against major food service company, Compass Group USA, Inc., and its Senior Executive Chef, Stephan Mets-Hagopian, for failing to pay overtime wages as required by federal and state law.
Brookhaven ‘Dress for Success’ Hosting Free Career EDGE Job Readiness Series
The Town of Brookhaven Women’s Services Division will present its first of back-to-back sessions of the free Career EDGE Job Readiness series.
Patchogue-Medford School District Puts Social Media Bullies on Notice
With the new school year about to get underway, the Patchogue-Medford Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education are laying down the law on how to engage with the District on social media.
Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 23
2 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Colonials Host Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure
The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, recently hosted a “Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure” game against Riverhead to raise money in the fight against cancer. As part of the initiative, the Colonials also participated in a shoot-a-thon, and through concessions and T-shirt sales, they raised nearly $650 for the American Cancer Society.
Wealth Management Firms Accuse Real Estate Entities of Fraudulent Scheme
Summitbridge Wealth Management and Arna Premier Property Solutions have filed a lawsuit against multiple real estate entities accusing them of running a Ponzi-style fraud scheme involving over $1 million in investments.
Plaintiff Alleges False Arrests by NYPD Officers
Micah Mitchell has filed a lawsuit against multiple NYPD officers alleging false arrest among other civil rights violations after two separate incidents where he claims he was unlawfully detained without cause