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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 […]
Town Collects Over 14.42 Tons of Hazardous Waste from 416 Households
Town of Smithtown Department of Environment and Waterways and Municipal Services Facility collected over 14.42 tons of hazardous household waste at the free disposal event this past weekend. On Saturday, July 14, 416 households within the Township endured rainy conditions to safely dispose of thousands of pounds of toxic items, which are prohibited in regular curbside waste pickups.
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.
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.
Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Sunrise Highway In Babylon
In Suffolk County, all westbound lanes of Sunrise Highway are slated to close nightly in the town of Babylon beginning on Monday, July 22. From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., lanes will close Monday, July 22, Tuesday, July 23, and Wednesday, July 24 between exits 40 and 39. Closures will occur again on Thursday, July 25, and Friday, July 26, between exits 38 and 39.
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini Dies At Age 49
Nassau County resident and Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini died at the age of 49 on Sunday, July 14, while on a family vacation in Florida, relatives confirmed. Ladder trucks from the Seaford and Wantagh fire departments draped an American flag as a hearse carrying his body drove through Seaford on Thursday, July 18.
Dancing In The Street Returns To Downtown Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay’s “Dancing in the Street” returns this summer for its 13th season. The weekly street fair began on July 5 and will continue through August 16. This annual series is held by the Oyster Bay Main Street Association (OBMSA) and is free to the public. Dancing began on Friday, July 5 and will continue every Friday until mid-August. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and will end at 9:30 p.m.
Come to a VeryFunny Show featuring Howard Moore & Uptown Comedy @ Governor’s in Levittown – Hilarious Comedy, Food & Drinks on July20th
Levittown, NY 11756 (Map) Make sure you don’t miss our SUMMER Comedy Show on July 20th at Governor’s-Levittown (in the “Big-Room”) in Levittown, New York. Once again, we have a great cast of comics ready for you, as well as a DJ and great food and drinks. It’s going to be a great event once again and we all are going to be laughing our heads off on that Saturday night– July 20th — So…, It’s OK – give yourself some comic-relief and allow yourself to experience a fun-filled, exciting show featuring Howard Moore and the Uptown Comedy Connection in the “Big-Room” at Governor’s in Levittown.
MTA Delays Purchase of Former Lawrence Aviation Property
Some elected officials are debating whether the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) is right to hold off on the purchase of part of the former Lawrence Aviation site. The MTA was supposed to buy a forty-acre tract of the Port Jefferson Station-based Superfund site on June 30 but decided to postpone the purchase until the end of the year.
9/11 Responders Remembered Hosts Hoyt Farm Fundraiser for New Memorial Wall
Although the September 11 attacks is an event that happened some time ago, it is without end for most of us. For some, tragically more than others, they are still living daily in the aftermath. 9/11-related illnesses have taken so many lives since that dreadful day and continue to do...
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