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Long Island schools got $600 million in aid from NY Lottery last year
Greater Bay Shore coverage is funded in part by Shoregate, now leasing brand-new premium apartment homes in the heart of Bay Shore. Click here to schedule a tour. School districts on Long Island received just shy of $600 million in aid from the New York Lottery last year, according to a new state lottery report.
Sharks will be back off Long Island and NYC beaches
Sharks will be back in waters off Long Island and New York City this summer season. Shark Expert Greg Metzger with The South Fork Natural History Museum says the shark forecast is the same as it has been the last few years. The expectation is the same number of sharks and same species will be back near the beaches. This comes after a handful of people were bitten last season. However, Metzger says swimmers should not be afraid to go into the water.
D.A. Tierney Holds Inaugural ‘Fentanyl Summit’
The ongoing fentanyl epidemic has elicited responses from nearly all levels of government, many of which have been unique and urgent in addressing the issue. A press conference held last week urged Albany lawmakers to pass four laws that backers deem as “common sense” proposals to help mitigate the effects of the problem.
Smithtown Fire Department holds 100th annual Memorial Day parade
The Smithtown Fire Department hosts its 100th annual Memorial Day Parade down Main Street in Smithtown on May 27. The parade was followed by a wreath laying ceremony at Smithtown Town Hall. — Photos by Steven Zaitz.
Planning and caring for the needs of Long Island’s aging population
Like many places throughout the United States, Long Island is experiencing a surge in its aging demographic: The baby boomers of yesteryear are the grandparents of today. While the overall populati...
Walking with us: 4th Avenue to be renamed in honor of EN resident Fred Hughes
A special street dedication ceremony will take place this morning at the intersection of 7th Street and 4th Avenue to honor the legacy of East Northport resident Fred Hughes. His granddaughter, Jessica Greenbaum, wrote the Huntington Town Board in October 2022, requesting the designation for a man she described as “the most influential person” she had ever known. Below is an account of Fred Hughes’ legacy, written by Greenbaum for the Northport Journal.
Jennifer Farber Dulos’ family calls Michelle Troconis sentence ‘some relief’
STAMFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Michelle Troconis’ 14.5-year sentence provides “some relief” for Jennifer Farber Dulos’ family, but the pain of her loss remains, according to a statement released Friday. “Judge Randolph’s sentences today reflect the maximum time for each charge across all five counts, reinforcing the severity of the defendant’s crimes,” the statement from Carrie […]
Narcan Training Program Held in Babylon
New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park), Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams, and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department held a free Narcan training seminar at Babylon Village Hall. Attendees learned the signs of an opiate overdose, overdose risk factors, recognizing and responding to an overdose, and the administration...
Wading River civic addresses battery energy storage system proposal
Wading River Civic Association convened on May 23 to discuss a significant new development — a proposed battery energy storage system facility, known as BESS, on LIPA-owned property in Shoreham. The meeting, held at Wading River Congregational Church, drew a considerable crowd interested in learning about the project’s specifics and its implications for the community.
Port Jefferson Station volunteers remove junk and litter in local effort
In the spirit of the Town of Brookhaven’s annual Great Brookhaven Cleanup event, Port Jefferson Station resident, Gary Bolk volunteered his time on May 18 to cleaning up his community. Bolk got his start early in the morning, “It started today at 8a.m. for me,” Bolk said. “I was...
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