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Brookhaven proposes crack down on illegal and commercial signs
The Town of Brookhaven is making a revitalized effort to remove illegal signs and enforce commercial sign restrictions. Unclear diction in the existing code made enforcement difficult, but now, as the town revises the code, officials are reviewing and discarding prohibited signs throughout Brookhaven. Signs in the right of way...
N.Y. Lottery: Multiple TAKE 5 winning tickets worth more than $11K sold in NYC area
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Three jackpot-winning TAKE 5 tickets worth more than $11,000 were sold in the NYC for the May 25 Take 5 midday drawing. One ticket, worth $17,714, was sold at the Ronak Cardland Inc. in Bohemia, New York. Another, also worth $17,714, was sold at Sutter Grocery Inc., in Brooklyn. One last ticket, valued $17,714, was sold at Nor Pike Service Station Inc., in the Flushing area of Queens.
Cops: 19-year-old Mastic Beach man charged in robbery on Railroad Avenue Sunday
Riverhead Police report the arrest of a Mastic Beach man on a felony robbery charge after the man allegedly punched and robbed another man on Railroad Avenue Sunday evening. Police said they received a 911 call reporting a robbery in progress at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Cedar Street Sunday at approximately 6:57 p.m.
Two people arrested in Coram for selling flavored vapes to an underage person
Suffolk County Police arrested two employees on May 23 for allegedly selling flavored vape products to an underage person at businesses in Coram. As part of the department’s “Operation Smoke Out,” Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers conducted a. compliance check at four stores in relation to the...
Groceries stolen from Target in Selden
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Selden store in April. A woman allegedly stole groceries from Target, located at 307 Independence Plaza, on April 20...
Honoring heroes: past, present and future
Monday, May 27, is Memorial Day, which remembers all of those service members who were lost for the defense of America. It was created after the Civil War as Decoration Day to honor the lost Americans from both sides of this terrible conflict. Whereas our citizens fought in additional wars, it was originally recognized on every May 30, but it was changed in 1971 for the last Monday of May. As Americans will surely enjoy the warmer weather, this is a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day.
Making A Difference in Brookhaven
To call Keith Caputo a difference maker is a vast understatement. Keith is more like a superhero walking amongst us every day. Keith is often described as a breath of fresh air to be around, a staple in his community, and the happy helper. Keith’s life has been marked by simply helping others in every way he finds possible.
Three Village Rotary celebrates family fun day of service
The newly-renamed Rotary Club of The Three Villages held its Family Fun Day of Service, Saturday, May 18. The club organized a beach and garden cleanup with bagels and coffee. Painting rocks, making birdhouses, coloring and a scavenger hunt were all available for young kids. Rotary member Dan Berger explained,...
Huntington Honors Those Lost in Wars
The Town of Huntington honored those killed in wars at a wreath-laying ceremony Sunday at Town Hall’s Veterans Plaza. The ceremony in the packed plaza was a reminder that the Monday’s holiday commemorates those lost in war, and is distinct from Veterans Day, when all Read More ...
Long Island Expressway, Route 25 Closures Scheduled
During the week of Monday, May 27, both Interstate 495 (Long Island Expressway) and State Route 25 will be closed overnight in Nassau and Suffolk counties, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Closures start on Tuesday and Wednesday when the eastbound Long Island Expressway at Exit 41...
The Statesman 2023-24 Sports Awards
The 15 members of The Statesman’s sports section voted on 10 annual awards given to Stony Brook athletes, coaches and teams for notable performances throughout their respective seasons in the 2023-24 athletic year as representatives of the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). The awards are as follows: Men’s and Women’s...
Smithtown's 100th Annual Memorial Day Parade Main St. Smithtown
Monday, May 27th, at 12pm in Smithtown will be the 100th Annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade is hosted by the Smithtown Fire Department and will proceed westbound down Main Street from Singer Lane to Town Hall. Get a good spot early to see this historic parade!. . | Post...
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