Islip Terrace
GOVERNMENT
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...
Traffic alert: Portions of Long Island roads to be closed for Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) — On July 19, the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride will take place on Long Island. The ride will start at 9:30 a.m. from Babylon Town Hall in Lindenhurst and end around 12:30 p.m. at Overlook Beach. Drivers are asked to use alternate routes when traveling the following roads, as portions will […]
Ground Broken on Long Island on nation's largest offshore wind farm
SHIRLEY, N.Y. -- There was a historic groundbreaking Wednesday for New York's next offshore wind farm, which will be seven times bigger than the first one.Years in the making, winds of change are coming to the state's energy grid. Months after South Fork Wind went live, the far bigger Sunrise Wind will have 84 turbines to generate 924 megawatts, making it the largest wind farm in the nation.Ocean winds will be supplying the project's clean energy by 2026."Six hundred thousand homes. That is the metric and that is a true game changer for Long Island," said Doreen Harris, president of...
Great South Bay Music Festival returns to Shorefront Park
Admission: Prices vary by day and type of ticket (general admission, VIP admission and Ultra VIP) with discounts for seniors and residents. Find prices and ticket packages and order tickets at greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com. $1 per ticket will be donated to the GSB-SB Hospital Cancer Fund at Stony Brook University Hospital. The...
Bellport mother shines on RNC stage while calling for change
Madeline Brame is an advocate for the rights of crime victims. She lost her son, Army Sgt. Hason Correa, to violence six years ago when he was beaten and stabbed by a group of four people outside an apartment building in Harlem.
Movie Night in the Park
For the past couple summers, the Town of Islip has been organizing free outdoor movie nights for kids and families to hang out and watch a film under the stars. This week was no different as many families gathered at Ronkonkoma Beach Monday night to watch a recent film called Migration.
Parents of Long Island native held hostage in Gaza address RNC
Before J.D. Vance took the stage at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night, the parents of Hamas hostage Omer Neutra, addressed the convention crowd.Omer grew up in Plainview and is one of the five American hostages believed to still be alive in Gaza.He took a gap year after high school to stay with cousins in Israel but loved it so much, he chose to stay and join the IDF.The 22-year-old was kidnapped during the October 7 terror attack in Israel.Omer was manning a base near Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 when he was taken captive.His parents have spent...
Byron Lake Pool hosting free pool party to celebrate reopening
Greater Bay Shore coverage is funded in part by Shoregate, now leasing brand-new premium apartment homes in the heart of Bay Shore. Click here to schedule a tour. The newly renovated Byron Lake Pool facility in Oakdale is hosting a free pool party on Thursday, July 25, to celebrate the pool’s grand reopening this summer.
Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $8 Million for Shoreline Restoration on Long Island
Governor Hochul today announced $7.7 million for shoreline restoration on Long Island. The investment will help to repair the eroded Baxter Beach shoreline in Port Washington. The erosion and loss of shoreline has led to substantial flooding, endangering communities and affecting plant and marine life. “Long Islanders understand how quickly...
Cedar Beach West to Receive Innovative Alternative Wastewater System
As conversations of water quality treatment and available options remain eternal in Suffolk County, one of the Town’s north shore beaches is set to receive relatively new technology in the form of an Innovative Alternative Wastewater (I/A) System. Cedar Beach West in Mount Sinai is slated to have construction...
‘Music Throughout the Village’ in Port Jefferson
Local organizations collaborate to host weekly event. This past weekend, a musical addition to the Port Jefferson community has been added to the charming local streets, Music Throughout the Village. A collaboration between The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council and Port Jefferson...
Steering Committee Discusses ADA-Accessible Renovations for Gardiner County Park
Gardiner County Park in West Bay Shore is set to be the first Suffolk County Park to receive Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible renovations and updates to its playground. Legislator Steve Flotteron (R-Brightwaters) (pictured above) was made aware that the playground was in poor condition and put in a request...
Setauket embraces its Native American history with Corn Festival Powwow
The Setalcott Nation held its annual Corn Festival Powwow on the grounds of the Setauket Elementary School on July 13 and 14. After a rainy start Saturday morning, the two-day event included storytelling as well as performances from indigenous dancers and drummers. In addition, eventgoers heard speeches from Setalcott Nation chairwoman Helen Sells and tribal members Chiitra Wells and Monique Fitzgerald.
Lindenhurst roads scheduled to close for Friday’s Wounded Warrior Soldier ride
Travelers in Lindenhurst on Friday are advised to avoid using a number of major roadways during the Babylon Town’s 17th annual Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride. Portions of Sunrise Highway, Hoffman Avenue, Route 110, Montauk Highway, Wellwood Avenue, East Neck Road and the Robert Moses Causeway will close during the event, which lasts from 9:30 a.m. until about 12:30 p.m. Rolling road closures will occur during those hours, Suffolk Police confirmed.
Battle of Bull Run: Town Awaits Court Date for Federal Case with Developer
The Bull Run Farm property in St. James has been a subject of public debate and legal feuds between developers and the Town. Developers applied for a special exception from the Town Board to build an assisted living facility on the parcel of land that holds the historic Bull Run Farm, which dates back to 1917. A special exception would ask the Town Board to hold a public hearing to grant or deny a possible zone change to allow for the ninety-seven-bed assisted living facility.
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.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.