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Northwell At Jones Beach Theater Opens For The 2024 Summer Concert Season With New Additions
Northwell at Jones Beach Theater ceremoniously cut the ribbon Thursday, opening the theater for the 2024 summer concert season after undergoing a massive renovation to modernize the venue and prepare it for the season. The five-year multi-million dollar project, in partnership between New York State Parks and Live Nation, was...
Ensuring Clean Drinking Water For Hicksville Households
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the State of New York recently broke ground on a pivotal drinking water infrastructure project in Hicksville, N.Y. System operators will install a system to safeguard the community’s drinking water from PFAS chemicals, also known as ‘forever chemicals.’ The project received water infrastructure investments under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement grant program.
Summer concerts return to Stony Brook Village Center
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) has announced the much-anticipated return of the Summer Concert Series. The concerts will be held at 7 p.m. every Sunday from July 7 to August 18 in front of the Stony Brook Post Office. Concert Lineup:. • July 7th: Just Sixties – Enjoy the timeless...
IDA closes on benefits for next phase of Station Yards project
The Town of Brookhaven Industrial Development Agency has closed on a package of economic incentives for an affiliate of Tritec Real Estate for the next phase of its sprawling Station Yards mixed-use d...
Alleghany Avenue Elementary School unveils book vending machine
Alleghany Avenue Elementary School in Lindenhurst, New York is fostering a love for reading and good character with a unique approach: a book vending machine, according to a Patch report. Students can earn access to the machine, stocked with free books, by demonstrating positive behaviors aligned with the school's PAWS program (Practice Respect, Accept Responsibility, Work Hard, Safety Matters).
Centereach resident winner of Town of Brookhaven’s Compost Tumbler Giveaway contest
On July 1, Councilman Neil Manzella (second from right) presented a compost tumbler to Edith Randazzo of Centereach (second from left), one of six winners of the Town of Brookhaven’s “Compost Tumbler Giveaway.”. Entries for the Compost Tumbler Giveaway were collected at pop-up outreach tables throughout the Town...
Hicksville Resident Named Woman Of Distinction By NY Senate
New York State Senator Steve Rhoads recognized Hicksville’s Patricia Harrs as his New York State Senate 2024 Woman of Distinction in Albany. Patricia Harrs is a truly remarkable woman who is an inspiration to all and a shining example of what it means to live a life dedicated to serving others. She has spent her entire life living in Levittown and Hicksville passionately focused on public safety, volunteerism, and her family. Patricia Harrs has dedicated her life to serving her community, starting as a lifeguard, and progressing through roles as a Nassau County Police Department crossing guard and a Nassau County Corrections Officer, where she retired as Captain of the Police Academy after 32 years. Despite facing personal tragedy, she persevered and raised her four children while working and training countless officers. Now in retirement after recovering from cancer, she remains a pillar of strength for her family and continues to be recognized for her dedication and loving heart.
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.
Town Completes Major Sports Field Upgrade
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca and Tax Receiver Jeffrey Pravato announce the competition of baseball field improvements at Haypath Park in Plainview. The Town of Oyster Bay upgraded the natural surface infield to a synthetic turf playing area. “These important upgrades enhance...
Syosset-Jericho Weekly Calendar 7/3-7/9
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Sushi Vogue in Woodbury) Enjoy delicious food at Sushi Vogue while networking with fellow members of the community. Cost is $25 per attendee. For more information, visit www.syossetchamber.com. Thursday, July 11. Power of Poseidon. 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (The Whaling Museum and Educational...
Half Hollow Hills School Leaders Slam Melville Apartment Rezone
The leaders of the Half Hollow Hills (HHH) School District slammed the Huntington Town Board's proposed Melville 3,000 apartments rezone, for providing false enrollment and tax estimates, and cutting corners on required environmental, traffic and economic impact studies. In March, 2024, Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth and Councilman Sal Ferro filed...
Historic Oyster Bay Walking Tours Now Available
Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca announces that residents interested in local history are invited to embark on a journey through time with a guided walking tour of historic Oyster Bay, where echoes of the past meet footsteps in the present. Raynham Hall Museum, located at 30 West Main Street in the hamlet of Oyster Bay, offers a two-hour, historic walk through Oyster Bay, spanning 1.5 miles.
Tropical Smoothie opens new location on Long Island
Greater Moriches coverage is funded in part by Angels of Long Island, a charitable nonprofit. Shopping at the Angels’ Mastic and Patchogue thrift stores helps Long Island families in need. Or, click here to donate. Just in time for summer. Tropical Smoothie Cafe opened its latest Long Island location...
Delayed Melville hotel project gets additional IDA incentives
Developers of a planned 143-room hotel in Melville will receive additional economic incentives from the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency, after the costs of the delayed project increased. ...
Drucker Hosts Blood Drive In Syosset
The office of Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) hosted a blood drive at the Syosset Fire Department on Friday, June 28. Over 30 donors participated in the event. The contributions from the blood drive will help save almost 100 lives. Platelet donors...
Glen Cove/Oyster Bay Community Calendar 7/3-7/9
To place an item in this space, send information two weeks before the event to [email protected]. Play Hooray! (Ages birth-5) 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (Community Room at the Oyster Bay/East Norwich Public Library) Join Molly Mouse for a music and movement class. There will be dancing, music, reading and activities.
East Islip’s Edward F. Busch
East Islip Fire Department ex-Chief Edward F. Busch answered his last alarm on March 6, 2024. He was 79-years old. Ed served in the US Army from 1962-1965, and was deployed to Korea during his service. Ed joined East Islip Fire Department in 1972. He rose through the ranks of Hook and Ladder Company 1 and became Captain from 1978-1980 and again 1987-1988. He then rose through the ranks of the Chief’s Office and became Chief of the Department from 1983-1985. He was active with the Islip Town Chief’s Council and Suffolk County Fire Chief’s Association. He was President of Suffolk County’s Chief’s Association from 1997-1999.
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