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Report: Three LI School Superintendents Made Over $400K

By Hank Russell A recent report from a New York think tank found that four of the five highest-earning school superintendents outside New York City were from Long Island, with three of them earning more

New York, NY · 1d

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11 Best Steakhouses On Long Island, New York That Locals Swear By

One of the most famous steakhouses in New York still won’t take a regular credit card at the table. I love that kind of stubborn confidence. It tells you the beef does the talking. That’s just one surprise on this list. Another spot sits in a landmark building that...

Long Island, NY · 2d
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"Disgusting" and "unsanitary" rat infestation hits L.I. neighborhood

A sudden rat infestation is angering families in the Suffolk County town of East Northport. The rodents are taking up residence in backyards on First Avenue for the first time, local residents said.

East Northport, NY · 2d

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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 · 1d
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25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Massapequa, Long Island

It is hard to think of another community on Long Island that has produced quite the combination of famous people that Massapequa has. Four brothers from one family became Hollywood actors. Three young musicians who grew up in the area took rockabilly to the top of the record charts on both sides of the Atlantic. Three brothers from another family played in the National Football League. And then, of course, there is Jerry Seinfeld.

Massapequa, NY · 9h

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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 · 4h

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The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend

Things to do on Long Island this weekend include concerts, comedy shows and more. The Weekender: Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend. Don’t miss this hardcore punk band hailing from Boston at the Amityville Music Hall! Amityville Music Hall, 198 Bwy., Amityville, amh.live $43. 9 p.m. Nov. 13.

Long Island, NY · 6h

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Long Island Families Still Drive Out To These 6 Farm Stands For Pies

Some Long Island traditions never go out of style, and loading the family into the car for a farm stand pie is one of them. From Huntington out to the North and South Forks, these six stops pair homemade pies with pumpkins, produce, and plenty of room for kids to roam.

Huntington, NY · 1d

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Famous NYC deli David’s Brisket House to open location on Long Island

Greater Huntington coverage is funded in part by The Farm Italy, a striking neighborhood restaurant and cocktail bar bringing the simplicity, beauty and seasonal freshness of Italian dining to Huntington. Huntington resident Riyad Gazali spent 16 years commuting to Brooklyn to run one of New York City’s most beloved delis....

Huntington, NY · 2d

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Stew Leonard's hosts massive turkey giveaway for Long Island families

With over 300,000 Long Islanders struggling with food insecurity, the tri-state supermarket chain hopes to make this holiday season a bit easier for locals. NBC4’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports from Farmingdale, Long Island.

East Meadow, NY · 2d

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Islip Town Seeks to Pierce 2027 Budget Property Tax Cap, but There are Objections Within

The Nov. 5 public hearing on the Town of Islip’s proposed 2027 budget lasted only about eight minutes. Supervisor Angie Carpenter moved to adopt the plan, but no Town Board member supported it. The proposed budget totals $306.5 million, roughly 6% ($18 million) above this year’s spending. It would...

Islip, NY · 1d

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Bojangles to make its return to Long Island with two restaurants

Greater Ronkonkoma coverage is funded in part by The Core at Station Yards, now leasing brand-new apartment homes in the heart of Ronkonkoma. It’s about to be Bo-time on Long Island. Bojangles is bringing its fried chicken and biscuits back to the Island, with its Farmingville restaurant slated to...

Ronkonkoma, NY · 2d

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Islip Town Restores One Million Oysters to the Great South Bay

The Town of Islip’s Department of Environmental Control restored approximately one million oysters and two hundred thousand clams to the Great South Bay as part of the Town's ongoing shellfish restoration efforts, an initiative that supports marine habitats, protects the long-term health of the bay, and improves overall water quality.

Islip, NY · 9h

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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 · 1d

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Sagtikos Manor, Where Washington Spent a Night in 1790, Opens for Holiday Tours Dec. 5 and 6

Sagtikos Manor, the West Bay Shore estate that shares its name with the Sagtikos State Parkway, closes for regular tours until May but opens three more times this year for the holidays: a gift shop weekend after Thanksgiving, photos with Santa on November 28, and two days of decorated house tours on December 5 and 6 built around the founders of the American Revolution.

West Bay Shore, NY · 2d

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Three Village civic gives updates on Harbor Road, Roe Tavern, and SBU facilities

Updates on new and returning local infrastructure took central focus at the Three Village Civic Association meeting held Monday, Nov. 9. While representatives from Stony Brook University shared news on forthcoming facilities, Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (D-Stony Brook) shared updates on Harbor Road reconstruction, the relocation of Roe Tavern, and other town developments.

Stony Brook, NY · 22h

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Huntington Contractor Pleads Guilty to Giving Great River Homeowner Fake Building Permit

A Huntington contractor and his construction company have pleaded guilty after providing a Great River homeowner with a forged Town of Islip building permit for […] The post Huntington Contractor Pleads Guilty to Giving Great River Homeowner Fake Building Permit first appeared on SciFisland.com .

Huntington, NY · 3h

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Floyd football opens first round of playoffs with a win

Last weekend, William Floyd hosted Connetquot in a 12-noon matinee for the opening round of the playoffs. In the Division I Suffolk County Section XI quarterfinals, William Floyd, in their 27th consecutive season of playing postseason football, welcomed Connetquot after last meeting in Week 1 in early September, which concluded in a 39-21 William Floyd win.

Mastic Beach, NY · 2d

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Rain and snow move out as chilly and windy conditions take over for the weekend

The rain and early-season snow impacting our area will begin to wind down throughout the day as periods of light to moderate rain and some snow gradually taper off, as the November nor’easter that dumped over a foot of snow in upstate NY pulls farther offshore. Any remaining precipitation...

New York, NY · 58m

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The Toxic Legacy Grumman Left in Long Island’s Groundwater in Bethpage

Beneath Bethpage and neighboring Nassau County communities lies one of the largest groundwater contamination plumes in the United States. Stretching approximately four miles south from […] The post The Toxic Legacy Grumman Left in Long Island’s Groundwater in Bethpage first appeared on SciFisland.com .

Bethpage, NY · 1d