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Three Village elects school board members, adopts district budget
Three Village voters reelected the two incumbent board of education members and, in a close race for third, selected Stanley Bak to finish out a one-year term that was up for grabs. The 3,280 residents who voted also accepted the district’s $236.1 million budget for 2024-25, with 65% approval (2,140-1,140)....
Reboli Center to host adoption event for Save A Pet May 25
The Reboli Center in Stony Brook is hosting its first-ever adoption event with Port Jefferson Station-based Save A Pet, but there will be more than just furry friends looking for a new home this Saturday. “We do rescue events for other animal shelters when we can,” said Reboli Center Director...
Groundbreaking for Grove Apartments in East Patchogue
While the topic of affordable housing is one that is frequently discussed nationwide, it’s an especially salient topic in Suffolk County. Making Suffolk more affordable and attractive to retain the working-age population is chief among many priorities of elected officials of both parties and across multiple levels of government. The concept of workforce housing is one that has introduced a new edge for Suffolk moving forward, both in retaining working-class residents, reaping economic benefits of a self-sustaining economy, and utilizing good stewardship of land for development.
Man arrested after robbing bank in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) - A man was arrested after robbing a bank in Bridgeport Thursday afternoon. Police say that at around 4:20 P.M., they received a panic alarm from the TD Bank at 1000 Lafayette Boulevard. Officers responded to the location and they received word that the suspect may be...
Bridgeport Woman Charged For Writing 'Save Gaza' On Westport Crosswalk
A Fairfield County woman was charged with criminal mischief for spray painting "Save Gaza" on a crosswalk.The incident occurred in Westport on Thursday, May 23, on the crosswalk at Post Road East in the area of Main Street.According to Lt. Matthew Gouveia of the Westport Police, a Bridgeport reside…
Sound Bites: Two Long Island schools fail to pass budget
Out of more than 100 school districts across Long Island voting to approve their budgets Tuesday, only two failed. Sachem and West Babylon school districts were among the six seeking to override the state’s 2% tax cap — and neither passed. East Hampton, Amagansett, Port Washington and Springs districts were all able to pierce the tax cap.
Know Him? Porch Pirate Wanted For Stealing Package At Norwalk Home
The incident, which was caught on video, occurred in Norwalk around 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, May 21 in Norwalk. Norwalk Police said the man was driving a silver Honda. Anyone with information or who can help identify the individual is asked to contact Officer Sengul by telephone at 203-854-3113 or by email at Osengul@norwalkct.gov.
North Plainfield’s Stony Brook School Certified as National School of Character
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ —Stony Brook School is among 73 schools certified as National Schools of Character by Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character. Out of this esteemed group, Stony Brook School stands as one of only 20 New Jersey schools to achieve this honor. “We are pleased to announce and celebrate the schools that have earned this national recognition,” said Dr. Arthur Schwartz, President of Character.org. “Each of these schools has put in place a comprehensive approach to help students understand, care about, and consistently practice the character strengths that will help them flourish in school, in...
38-Year-Old Charged After Fatal Overnight Brentwood Crash
It happened around 11 p.m. Wednesday, May 22. The man was driving a 2017 Kia Forte in Brentwood eastbound on Suffolk Avenue when the vehicle struck the victim in the roadway in front of 500 Suffolk Ave. at approximately 11 p.m. The man who was struck, who has not yet...
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