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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 · 1d
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Long Island Association celebrates 100 years of business leadership

The Long Island Association marked its 100th anniversary Nov. 4 at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, honoring business leaders and reflecting on a century of economic development across Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Suffolk County, NY · 2d

TBR News Media

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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 · 2d
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SIGN UP FOR THE VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

Stay informed and connected with the Village of Hempstead!. Residents are encouraged to register for the Village's Mass Notification System to receive important updates and information directly from the Village. Subscribers can sign up for two notification categories:. Emergency Alerts: Receive important notifications regarding emergency situations and urgent public safety...

Hempstead, NY · 2d
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Commack students debate in mock legislature

The Suffolk County Legislature hosted seniors from Commack High School, located in Leg. Sal Formica’s (R-Commack) district, for a hands-on introduction to the workings of the legislative process on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 5 and 6, at the William H. Rogers Legislature Building in Hauppauge. Students from several government...

Suffolk County, NY · 15h

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Eisenhower Park Gets Its First Holiday Train as LuminoCity Lights Up for a Fifth Winter

The LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival switched on at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow on Wednesday, November 11, for its fifth holiday season at the park. It runs nightly through Sunday, January 3, 2027, and this year it adds something the park has never had: a holiday train ride, called the Lumi Express, that carries guests through the lit grounds.

East Meadow, NY · 2d

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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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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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Razor-Thin Margin Triggers Full Recount in Key Nassau Legislative Contest

An extraordinarily close race for Nassau County’s 9th Legislative District is moving toward a mandatory full hand recount, with Democratic challenger Juleigh Chin holding an unofficial lead of just 79 votes over Republican incumbent Scott Strauss. Because the razor-thin margin falls well below the half-percentage-point threshold required under New...

Nassau County, NY · 2d

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Village of Hempstead – Public Hearing Notice

The Village of Hempstead Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Village Hall to consider a proposed Local Law amending Chapter 119, Article VI, entitled “Veterans Exemption.”. The proposed legislation would add a new provision, § 119-31, entitled “Full...

Hempstead, NY · 3d

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Smithtown students and staff honor local veterans

Students and staff throughout the Smithtown Central School District honored local veterans during a series of special celebrations and activities held during the week leading up to Veterans Day. On Nov. 5, Mt. Pleasant Elementary School hosted its inaugural Veterans Celebration, welcoming 12 veterans with connections to student families. The...

Smithtown, NY · 13h

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Sam Tsang earns honors for work with Seaford Chamber of Commerce

Sam Tsang, a longtime entrepreneur and member of the Seaford Chamber of Commerce, was recognized as Seaford’s Businessperson of the Year during the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce’s 41st annual Businessperson of the Year & Legislative Breakfast on Oct. 30. The event, held at the Crest Hollow...

Seaford, NY · 1d

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Rockville Centre LIRR newsstand set for change

After 22 years serving commuters and residents, the newsstand inside the Rockville Centre Long Island Rail Road station is preparing for a change in ownership, with a new tenant selected to take over the space. A banner displayed above the newsstand offers a farewell message to the community, reading, “22...

Rockville Centre, NY · 1d

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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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New Miss Long Island Queens crowned

The Miss Long Island Pageants recently crowned two new titleholders on Sunday, November 1 at the Madison Theatre at Molloy University in Rockville Centre. Alexa Cox was crowned Miss Long Island 2027, while Valentina Chapman earned the title of Miss Long Island Teen 2027, beginning an exciting new chapter for one of Long Island’s longstanding organizations dedicated to empowering young women.

Rockville Centre, NY · 1d

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Glen Cove recognizes Vietnam veteran Robert “Bob” Hanan for military service at Veterans Day ceremony

Glen Cove residents, elected officials and military veterans gathered at the Glen Cove Public Library on Nov. 11 to honor those who served in the nation’s armed forces, recognizing Vietnam War veteran Robert “Bob” Hanan for his courage in combat and continued dedication to fellow veterans. The...

Glen Cove, NY · 1d

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Valley Stream voters share mixed reactions to 2026 election results

Aman Islam was 14 and a student at Memorial Junior High School when Donald Trump was first elected president in 2016. Islam still remembers how quiet the halls were the next day. “PURE SHOCK,” Islam wrote in a comment this past week on the Herald’s Facebook page. A...

Valley Stream, NY · 1d

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Tornado Warning issued for parts of Queens, Nassau County near JFK Airport

A Tornado Warning was issued Thursday for parts of southern Queens, including the area around John F. Kennedy International Airport, and southwestern Nassau County, with the alert in effect until 2 p.m. New York City Emergency Management urged people in the warned areas to take shelter immediately. Where to take shelter during a tornado warning People in the affected areas should move to a basement or a small interior room on the lowest floor of a building, away from windows. They should remain indoors until it is safe. Residents should monitor weather alerts and check on loved ones in the affected areas when it is safe to do so. For tornado safety guidance, visit nyc.gov/beready . New Yorkers can sign up for emergency alerts by texting NOTIFYNYC to 692-692. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } A Tornado Warning has been issued for parts of southern Queens, including the JFK Airport area, and southwestern Nassau County until 2PM.If you're in the warned area, please take shelter now. Head to a basement or small interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows. Stay inside until it's safe.Keep an eye on weather alerts and check on loved

Nassau County, NY · 2d

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Beam Signing for New Ronald McDonald House Held in Stony Brook

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico joined Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich and representatives of Ronald McDonald House on November 10 for a ceremonial beam signing marking an important milestone in the construction of a new Ronald

Stony Brook, 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