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Port Jeff school budget and village parking take spotlight at trustees meeting
During the April 24 Village of Port Jefferson Board of Trustees meeting, discussions surrounding the Port Jefferson school district budget for the year 2024-25 and the new village parking initiative took center stage. School budget. Deputy Superintendent Sean Leister provided a detailed overview of the school district’s financial landscape, emphasizing...
Property Transfers April 15-19
WESTPORT — During the week of April 15-19, 11 properties traded hands for a total of $17.6 million, generating $31,400 in conveyance tax. One year ago, ten properties changed hands for $15.6 million. 90 Main Street Unit 8 traded for $5,025,000. Seller: TPG 90 Main Street LLC & TPG...
Dedication of sculpture hailed as symbol of Westport’s arts legacy
WESTPORT — The town’s legacy as a haven for artists was recognized Saturday at the ceremonial dedication of a sculpture in Pasacreta Park. With the Saugatuck River as a backdrop, the sculpture by artist and longtime Westport resident Niki Ketchman stood solidly in its new home as a crowd of about 40 people gathered.
Police News: New Officers in Huntington
Nineteen officers fresh from the Suffolk County Police Academy have been assigned to the Second Precinct in Huntington. The department announced the new assignments for members of the 23-190 recruit class on Instagram. Meeting Tuesday The Second Precinct’s monthly public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday Read More ...
I-84 traffic in Putnam backed up due to Connecticut accident
BREWSTER – For the past two days since a flaming crash closed I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut due to a damaged bridge, traffic along I-84 in Putnam County and the nearby Danbury area has been excessively heavy resulting in a number of serious crashes. State Police reported three personal injury...
SBU’s Ellen Pikitch wins Freudenthal Research Award
Five decades after graduating from John Dewey High School in Coney Island, Ellen Pikitch recently received an award from a group founded by one of her high school teachers. Lou Siegel, one of the founders and Nassau County Director of the New York State Marine Education Association (NYSMEA), helped present the Hugo and Anita Freudenthal Award for contributions to furthering scientists’ understanding of the marine environment to his former student by zoom on April 20th.
Firehouse Restaurant in Sound Beach celebrates grand opening
On Saturday, April 20, Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico, community members and local firefighters were in Sound Beach to celebrate the the grand opening of the new Firehouse Restaurant and Bar with a ribbon cutting . Formerly The Hartlin Inn, the restaurant, located at 30...
Huntington Hospital Earns ‘A’ Grade in Safety Report
Seven Northwell Health hospitals, including Huntington, earned a top ‘A’ rating for patient safety according to a report released by the Leapfrog Group for Spring 2024. The national distinction recognizes the system’s commitment to patient safety and achievements in promoting best outcomes. Leapfrog’s Hospital’s 2024 Read More ...
Clarksburg Police Department Continues to Add to its Ranks as Patrolman Jaron Morris Completes Academy
The Bridgeport Police Department is not the only local law enforcement agency adding to its ranks. Count its neighboring agency the Clarksburg Police Department as one adding to its roster as well. In April, Patrolman Jaron Morris took the biggest step on the journey to becoming a police officer by...
Long Island Expressway Full Closures Planned In Huntington
Between Monday, May 6, and Friday, May 10, full overnight closures will impact the eastbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway in Huntington between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Drivers are asked to plan for the following eastbound closures:. On Monday, May 6, and Tuesday, May 7, at Exit 49...
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