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New York On ‘High Alert’ After ‘Jaws’ Closes Down Many NY Beaches
New York State is in the midst of another heat wave. But those trying to beat that heat are dealing with sharks swimming dangerous close to shore. A Long Island Beach was closed on Monday after a shark was spotted near shore. Shark Closes Long Island, New York Beach. A...
U.S. News & World Report names Stony Brook University Hospital among Best Hospitals in New York
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as a 2024-25 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranking in the top 15 in the state. SBUH climbed to a No. 12 ranking overall in New York State out of more than 153 hospitals statewide, up from No. 13 in the state last year. In addition to ranking in the top 8% overall in New York State, SBUH also rated high performing in 5 adult specialties nationwide, including Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Urology and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery. The announcement was made in a press release on July 16.
NY AG, NYCLU sue county for again banning transgender girls and women from teams that match their gender identity
New York’s attorney general and the local affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union are both separately suing a New York county after it again banned transgender women from playing on female sports teams.
The 1977 New York City Blackout: A Long Island Perspective
July 13, 1977, is a date that will forever be etched into the memories of many New Yorkers, especially those on Long Island. The massive blackout that struck New York City didn't just plunge the metropolis into darkness; it extended its reach to parts of Long Island, bringing with it a wave of chaos and upheaval that has become a significant chapter in the region's history. This article revisits that fateful night, focusing on its impact on Long Island, the community's response, and the lasting effects on the area.
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul warns it could feel like 100 degrees or more this week
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul is warning New Yorkers of the impending heat that is set to blanket the state once again. A heat advisory has again been declared for New York City, as well as Long Island, the Mid-Hudson, Mohawk Valley, the Southern Tier and the Capital regions, a written statement said, as temperatures reach “feel-like levels” in the 95-to-104-degree range today and tomorrow.
Town, PSEG Respond to Heat Wave
The Town of Huntington and PSEG-LI responded Tuesday to the heat advisory that is expected to see temperatures in the high 90s and a heat index value of up to 104 degrees. The heat advisory extends until 9 p.m. Wednesday. The town said that two Read More ...
Town Extends Pool Hours, Makes Cooling Centers Available as Temperatures Climb
With hot and oppressive temperatures impacting our area, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced that all Town pools will remain open until 8pm today through Friday, July 19th, giving residents the opportunity to beat the heat. All five Town pools, including Bethpage Community Park, Marjorie Post Community Park, Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, and the saltwater pool at Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing, will stay open 11am to 8pm from Tuesday, July 16th, through Friday, July 19th.
Assembly Speaker Visits Huntington Senior Center
Assemblyman Steve Stern brought Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to the Town of Huntington senior center Monday as part of a tour of the 10th District. Town officials, including Supervisor Ed Smyth, highway superintendent Andre Sorrentino, and human services director Kevin Thorbourne, also took questions from Read More ...
Free Child ID Card Program in Massapequa
New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy, and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, is holding a FREE Operation Safe Child ID Card Program on Saturday, July 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Marjorie Post Pool in Massapequa. The program is free and open to Nassau County residents only. The ID cards will be produced on site and available in minutes. No appointment is necessary.
Petition to Declare Peppercorns of Hicksville a Historic Landmark
Julie Ugarte, a passionate advocate for preserving her town’s history, recently started a petition on Change.org to declare Peppercorns of Hicksville a historic landmark. In just three days, her petition has garnered nearly 1,000 signatures. Peppercorns of Hicksville, known by many as an old firehouse, holds a special place...
Oyster Bay Town Clerk LaMarca Announces Special Marriage License Weekend on July 27 and 28
To increase convenience for residents, Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca will host a special Marriage License Weekend on Saturday, July 27th, and Sunday, July 28th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Oyster Bay Town Halls North and South. During this weekend event, residents will have the opportunity to obtain their New York State marriage licenses. Appointments are required.
Girl Scouts of Nassau County Announces Levittown Resident to Serve on Board Development Committee
Girl Scouts of Nassau County announced today that Levittown resident Rebecca Martinez has been nominated to the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Board Development Committee through 2026. Rebecca Martinez was sworn in during the organization’s 59th Annual Meeting, which was held at the Ruth S. Harley University Center on the Adelphi University campus. Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s Board of Directors and Board Development Committee comprises lifelong Girl Scouts, community leaders, and nonprofit and corporate executives who provide leadership, innovation and constant support to the Girl Scouts of Nassau County council.
PATCHOGUE: Kennedy Leaves Chamber, Segues to Patchogue BID
While the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce, the largest in Brookhaven Town and one of Long Island’s most vital, has grown to 500 plus members, its executive director David Kennedy is heading, with the same title, to Patchogue Village’s Business Improvement District (BID). The BID was started in...
Farmingdale Event To Honor LI Vietnam And Korean War Veterans
On Saturday, August 3, 2024, American Airpower Museum and Honor Flight Long Island will co-host a patriotic reunion of 41 Vietnam War and five Korean War veterans. The reunion is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at AAM’s Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway in Farmingdale, and will be the first time all of the vets are back together since their May 4th sponsored flight to Washington.
Affordable Health Screenings Coming To Amityville
Residents living in and around the Amityville, New York can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Amityville Masonic Lodge will host this community event on August 8th. The site is located at 14 Avon Place in Amityville.
Oath of Office for Nassau Shores Civic Association Officers
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand recently administered the oath of office to officers of the Nassau Shores Civic Association. Officers include President John Guerriero, Vice President Michael Dell’Anno, Recording Secretary Dan Riveira and Corresponding Secretary Roxana Riveira. Treasurer Nadia Cooblall was unable to attend. “Civic Associations are an...
Newly-elected Port Jefferson village trustees sworn in at July meeting
The Village of Port Jefferson Board of Trustees held its annual organizational meeting July 2, officially appointing new trustees alongside the announcement of commissioner appointments. Two new trustees were officially instated on the board: Kyle Hill and Xena Ugrinsky. Both Hill and Uginsky defeated Port Jefferson resident Marie Parziale in...
Town Councilman Christopher Carini dies unexpectedly
Town Councilman Chris Carini, a familiar face to many in the Town of Hempstead and the 5th Councilmanic District, died unexpectedly on July 14, while visiting family in Florida. He was 49. The Republican, from Seaford, was first elected to the Town Board after former Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney dropped...
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