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Eighth annual Nautical Mile Fireworks show set to dazzle Freeport
As the skies over Freeport prepare to burst into a kaleidoscope of colors, the community is abuzz with anticipation for the eighth annual Nautical Mile Fireworks Show, set to illuminate the night on July 5 at approximately 9p.m. This dazzling event, a joint endeavor by the Freeport Chamber of Commerce...
New York City-area casino licenses expected to be picked by end of 2025
New York City-area casino licenses expected to be picked by end of 2025. The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board said it expects to determine the winners of casino licenses in New York City and its surrounding suburbs by the end of 2025, according to a statement Friday. Story...
Controversial Decision in Nassau County Sparks Outrage
In a divisive move, the Nassau County Legislature in New York has passed a controversial law preventing transgender female athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports teams at county-owned facilities. This decision follows a failed attempt earlier this year by Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman to implement a similar ban through an executive order, which was swiftly challenged in court.
Fire hazard trespass
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Firefighters and local officials in a Long Island village are entitled to qualified immunity on a resident’s Fourth Amendment claim filed after the fire department entered his property without permission or a warrant after a neighbor complained. A federal court in New York ruled that exigent circumstances authorized the entry, as there was a strong gas odor originating from a decaying car battery, posing a fire hazard.
Summer Concerts in the Courtyard return to Northport Public Library
Summer concerts return to Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport this July. No registration is required. Seating will be provided, or you may bring a blanket and find a spot on the Library Courtyard lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the concerts will take place on the rain date listed. Visit www.nenpl.org for updates.
Three Village Garden Club announces July events
The Three Village Garden Club will hold the following July meetings at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket. All are welcome to attend. ■ July 9 at 11 a.m. includes a General Meeting and Tim O’Leary, President of the Setauket Neighborhood House will share the history and mission of this iconic institution and host a Q and A session. Scholarships will be presented by the TVGC to high school students who have demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in Horticulture and the Environment.
Kim Keiserman wins the Democratic primary in a landslide
Kim Keiserman celebrated a decisive victory in the Democratic primary in the State Senate’s 7th District on Tuesday, securing 73 percent of the vote against her opponent, Brad Schwartz. Keiserman is a Port Washington resident known for her passionate advocacy in the local school district. Her campaign has focused...
Roosevelt’s Chamber of Commerce president accused of shoddy construction work
Team 12 Investigates uncovered an active lawsuit against Boyd and his construction company for breach of contract and unjust enrichment. The lawsuit claims that a Freeport homeowner paid Boyd $28,500 for work that was never done.
Seaford Public Library announces summer concerts and movies
As summer kicks off, the Seaford Public Library will hold its annual “Entertainment for a Summer Evening,” a series of outdoor concerts and movies held outside the building on a selected night. All concerts are made possible through the partnerships of the Seaford Chamber of Commerce, the Seaford...
LIMEHOF to host free ‘Beatles on the Balcony’ concert June 30
Free Concert to be preceded by awarding of Ten Thousand Dollars in Music and Performing Arts Scholarships to High School students from across Long Island. The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will hold a free concert entitled “Beatles on the Balcony” featuring The Liverpool Shuffle (a popular Long Island based Beatles tribute band) on Sunday, June 30 starting at 3 p.m. at LIMEHOF’s Stony Brook museum location, 97 Main Street, Stony Brook. If necessary, the rain date for Beatles on the Balcony will be Sunday, July 28 at 3 p.m. The scholarship program will still go on June 30 regardless of weather.
Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta and Bonnie Steinmuller share gardening tips at the Smithtown Senior Center
Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta was the guest speaker at the Smithtown Senior Center’s Garden Club in May. After speaking about his vegetable garden and blackberry and raspberry plants, he was invited to come back this month. Legislator Trotta invited Bonnie and Andrew Steinmuller, owners of ARS Landscape &...
Free Pool Safety Seminar Offered by Town of Oyster Bay and Catholic Health
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, members of the Town Board and Catholic Health are partnering to offer residents and non-residents a Free Pool Safety Seminar on Monday, July 8th, at 1 p.m. at Marjorie R. Post Community Park, located at 451 Unqua Road in Massapequa. Families are encouraged to attend as children under the age of 15 make up more than 78 percent of pool submersion injuries in the United States annually, with 67 percent of them including children under the age of three.
IDF commander’s inspirational recovery journey in Woodmere
Jonathan Benhamou, 23, a commander in the Israel Defense Forces’ D-9 unit, made his way via Hatzalah — a volunteer ambulance corps — to the Five Towns Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Woodmere, earlier this month. Five Towns residents and facility staff awaited his arrival with big smiles, and greeted him with songs and Israeli flags.
Schools: Attorney General’s Awards; Science Lessons
Helen Ayala Castro, Olivia Polinsky and Jack Ruthkowski of Huntington High School claimed this year’s New York State Attorney General’s Triple C Awards. Sponsored by State Attorney General Letitia James, the Triple C Award recognizes “the courage, character and commitment of New York State’s outstanding Read More ...
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