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Overnight closures on the westbound LIE in Town of Brookhaven to begin
New York State Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (R,C-Riverhead) has announced that the westbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway (Interstate 495) in the Town of Brookhaven will undergo overnight closures, weather permitting, to facilitate concrete pavement repairs. Between Exits 64 (State Route 112) and Exit 67 (Yaphank Road/Suffolk County Route 21),...
Port Jeff AHEPA chapter holds 3rd annual car show
The Port Jefferson chapter of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, also known as AHEPA, held its 3rd annual car show Saturday, June 29, at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Road, in Port Jefferson. George Kallas, president of AHEPA, estimated that there were about 100...
New York project will renew 60 miles of pavement
The New York Department of Transportation recently began a two-year, $18.3 million project to renew 60 lane miles of pavement in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The project will enhance public safety by improving driving conditions. Work includes replacing the existing road surfaces with two inches of new asphalt, and applying lane markings and crosswalks with […] The post New York project will renew 60 miles of pavement appeared first on Transportation Today.
Suffolk D.A.: Suffolk County business owners sentenced for sales tax fraud
Auto Body Shop and Furniture Business Owners Each Pleaded Guilty to Stealing New York State Taxes After Failing to Report Taxable Sales. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on July 2 that Brian Soltan, 62, of West Islip, owner of several East Islip auto body businesses, and Gerald McCrystal, 51, of Dix Hills, owner of Farmingdale-based furniture stores, were each sentenced after pleading guilty to grand larceny on separate cases for stealing sales tax money from New York State.
Chipotle Opening New Restaurant In Suffolk County
Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open its newest location in Islandia, in the new retail development planned west of Veterans Memorial Highway near Sycamore Lane. The new restaurant will occupy nearly 2,500 square feet and will feature a drive-through, according to Breslin Realty. An expected opening date was not...
Long Island beachgoers contend with crowds and closures
BABYLON, N.Y. - If you're thinking about beating the heat at the beach for the 4th of July holiday, you're not alone. People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday. On Long Island, Gilgo State Park and Orient Beach State Park had filled to capacity by 10 a.m. Sunken Meadow State Park was filled to capacity by noon. Beachgoers on Long Island were urged to use Jones Beach and Heckscher State Park, where there were no early reports of delays. Officials warned of a moderate...
Downtown fireworks at Alive on 25 and other pyrotechnics displays this holiday weekend
The Alive on 25 summer street festival will present a fireworks display in downtown Riverhead Friday evening in downtown Riverhead. The fireworks will begin at about 9 p.m. The street festival, sponsored by the Riverhead Business Improvement District, begins at 5:30 p.m. and offers live music, street vendors, craft beverages, restaurants, food trucks, artists, street performers and activities for kids.
10 Jails In New York With The Most People Locked Up
Some jails in New York State have more people locked up than others. Of course, nobody wants to go to jail, but sometimes things happen. New York collects data on how many people are in the various jails across the state. New York City jail population figures have been reported...
Leave it to the pros: Suffolk officials warn against danger of illegal fireworks
Fourth of July is coming up and officials are warning residents about the dangers of illegal fireworks. County Executive Ed Romaine called a press conference yesterday at the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank to remind residents that fireworks are illegal to purchase or use because they are inherently dangerous products. Illegal fireworks cause numerous injuries every year and even fatalities — on average, one death in Suffolk County every five years, Romaine said.
Brookhaven IDA closes on incentives for East Patchogue apartments
The Town of Brookhaven Industrial Development Agency has closed on a package of economic incentives for the developers of a new apartment project in East Patchogue. R Squared Patchogue LLC, an aff...
Kacey Farber honored as Suffolk County Healthcare Hero
Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R – 18th L.D.)honored Kacey Farber as the Suffolk County Healthcare Hero for the 18th Legislative District during the Suffolk County Legislature’s General Meeting on June 2. Kacey Farber, LMSW, is a highly dedicated and accomplished social worker with over 22 years of diverse experience.
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...
Things to Do on the North Fork This Fourth of July Week, July 5-11, 2024
Enjoy all the North Fork has to offer with great live shows, art exhibitions, outdoor adventures and more local fun this Fourth of July week, July 5-11, 2024. Don’t miss music on multiple stages, street vendors, outdoor dining, craft beverages and non-stop fun in downtown Riverhead. There will be fireworks on July 5.
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...
Long Island residents demand FAA action as JFK flight noise soars
LONG ISLAND - Homeowners in Floral Park are demanding action from the FAA due to noise from planes making their final descent into JFK Airport. Residents who live within 5 miles of the airport say the frequency with which planes fly over their homes is just plain wrong. Now, they...
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