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Town Budget Stuck in Limbo

Last Thursday, Islip officials presented a budget for FY2027 that would institute an 18% tax increase as municipalities continue to grapple with a blizzard of unfunded mandates from Albany. The budget for the Town is now in limbo, as Supervisor Angie Carpenter (R-West Islip) sponsored the motion but none of...

Islip, NY · 2d
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Local Airport Reports ‘No Operational Issues'

By Hank Russell A local airport that was affected by the ground stop issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says there are currently "no operational issues" at its terminals, despite the continued outage, according

Islip, NY · 15h

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New York officials warn of health risk to unknown person who may have transported a rabid raccoon

The viral illness attacks the central nervous system and is fatal.

Suffolk County, NY · 2d

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Shelter Pet of the Week: Bean

This week’s featured shelter pet is Bean, a 5-year-old gray tabby up for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter. Bean was adopted from the Shelter as a kitten and returned on Oct. 16 when the kids lost interest. He lived with a pet rabbit that was his best friend. And though shy at first, he is gentle and affectionate when he feels safeIf you are interested in meeting Bean, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with him in the shelter’s Meet and Greet room.

Smithtown, NY · 1d
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Suffolk Plastic Surgeons celebrates opening of new East Setauket location

Suffolk Plastic Surgeons celebrated the opening of its new office at 24 Research Way, Suite 100, in East Setauket with a ribbon-cutting and open house on Friday, Nov. 6. Local officials, community leaders, physicians, staff, and guests gathered to mark the occasion. New York State Senator Mario Mattera and Brookhaven Town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich attended the ceremony, while Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay and Councilman Steve Englebright were represented by Salvatore Filosa and Will Laffey, respectively. Three Village Chamber of Commerce President Carmine Inserra served as master of ceremonies.

Setauket- East Setauket, NY · 1d

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Plainedge wins first L.I. title in five-set thriller

As Plainedge's Angelina Puglisi hammered down the championship-winning kill in the fifth and deciding set, pandemonium broke loose on the court at Hauppauge High School. Players and fans stormed ...

Massapequa, NY · 3d

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Patriot defense gets Playoff Party started

Regular season or postseason, it doesn’t seem to matter for the still unbeaten Ward Melville varsity football team. On Nov. 7, they dismantled the Sachem East Flaming Arrows for the second time this year in a Suffolk Division I quarterfinal matchup and advanced to meet old friend William Floyd in the semifinals on Nov. 13.

Setauket- East Setauket, NY · 1d

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Bluff wall design presented to Port Jeff trustees at special meeting

Engineers from GEI Consultants presented the upper wall design plans for the East Beach Bluff Stabilization Project at a special meeting of the Village of Port Jefferson Board of Trustees on Nov. 9. The presentation unveiled the final plans following several rounds of technical review and revisions to the proposed design.

Port Jefferson, NY · 1d

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Chick-fil-A sets opening date for new Lake Ronkonkoma location

Greater Ronkonkoma coverage is funded in part by The Core at Station Yards, now leasing brand-new apartment homes in the heart of Ronkonkoma. Chick-fil-A has set an opening date for its new Lake Ronkonkoma restaurant. The drive-thru and dining room will open at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, the company announced.

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY · 2d

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Romaine, Suffolk 250 Committee To Host "March For Liberty" At Manor Of St. George

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and members of the Suffolk 250 Committee will host a ‘March for Liberty’ event on Saturday, November 21 at the historic Manor of St. George from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 1.5-mile walk in honor of the Revolutionary War Patriots will start at the corner of Havenwood Drive West and Smith Road in Shirley.

Suffolk County, NY · 1d

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Town’s response to council member’s complaint shows it can act when it wants to

Riverhead residents have been asking the Town Board to adopt policies requiring town police to document ICE activity and arrests in our community. Their concerns about the safety of their families and neighbors have been met with silence and inaction. Yet the town can act quickly when it wants to.

Riverhead, NY · 2d

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Suffolk County Executive Romaine Announces Farmland Preservation In Calverton

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine today announced the successful closing and acquisition of approximately 4.5 acres of property development rights on the Fresh Pond Farm Realty property in Calverton, Riverhead, north of Middle Country Road. “This closing is another important step in the county’s five-decade-long commitment to farmland preservation,” said...

Suffolk County, NY · 2d

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El Quetzal Brings Its Central American Kitchen to Downtown Riverhead, Across From the Aquarium

Restaurante El Quetzal, a Central American restaurant that has served Riverhead from the east end of Main Street, now has a second dining room in the middle of downtown. The new El Quetzal Restaurant & Bar is open at 300 East Main Street, across from the Long Island Aquarium, and Downtown Riverhead marked its arrival with a ribbon cutting and grand opening this week.

Riverhead, NY · 19h

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After 15 years in Seattle, she’s opening Kraken Coffee in St. James

Elaine Secilmis spent 15 years in Seattle, starting a family and developing an appreciation for the city’s coffee culture. When she returned to Long Island, she missed having that familiar neighborhood stop. “Coffee gets embedded in your day-to-day,” she said. “We just never found that same spark here.”...

St James, NY · 3d

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Ex-task force chair: Riverhead needs an empowered Anti-Bias Task Force

The recent allegations involving racial remarks and retaliation within the Riverhead Central School District reinforce exactly why I advocated for a more proactive Riverhead Anti-Bias Task Force. During my tenure as chairperson of the task force, I pushed for stronger community engagement, preventive education, greater accountability, and the ability to...

Riverhead, NY · 1d

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Oxhead Road Elementary School celebrates Veterans Day with parade

Oxhead Road Elementary School in the Middle Country Central School District celebrated Veterans Day with a special parade on Nov. 10, bringing students together with their families and local veterans. The parade, held at 10:30 a.m. in the school’s bus circle, featured veterans who were family members of students marching...

Brookhaven, NY · 1d

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Islandia resident to celebrate 100th birthday

Alfredo Leone has spent a century witnessing history, building a career in the film industry and rubbing elbows with some of entertainment’s biggest names. On Nov. 30, the Islandia resident will celebrate his 100th birthday. Born in Brooklyn on Nov. 30, 1926, Leone made his mark as a film...

Islandia, NY · 3d

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L.I. horse farm offers vets a place to heal from military trauma

A veteran on Long Island has found a unique way to heal himself from the traumas of military service while also helping others.

Islandia, NY · 1d

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Smithtown's 20-Acre History Campus Becomes a Trail of Lights for Three Nights, Dec. 4 to 6

The Smithtown Historical Society will light a path through its grounds at 239 East Main Street for three evenings next month. The Holiday Trail of Lights runs Friday, December 4, through Sunday, December 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. each night. Admission is $10 per person, and children under 3 are free.

Smithtown, NY · 1d

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West Islip newlyweds turn sourdough hobby into Reilly Flour Co.

For Amanda and James Reilly, breadmaking started as a hobby — and a hit with friends and family. Whenever the couple shared their sourdough baked goods, they heard the same advice: You should be selling this stuff. About a year later, the newlyweds are giving it a shot. After...

West Islip, NY · 1d