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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...
No sharks in sight as Long Islanders flock to the beach
JONES BEACH, N.Y. (PIX11) — State officials said there have been zero shark sightings all along the shores of Long Island so far this season— in a notable change of pace from the last few years. The news comes on the Fourth of July with swimmers packing the pools and beaches across the region. By […]
Mills Pond Group files assisted living facility lawsuit against Smithtown
In April 2023, the Smithtown Planning Board amended the Smithtown Town Code Chapter 322 to exclude “convalescent” and “resting” homes from being considered a special exception to zoning restrictions, thereby preventing a proposal submitted by Mills Pond Group LLC from progressing. Mills Pond Group, owned by...
Developer unveils new plan for shuttered Sayville golf course
The developer of a proposed residential community at a shuttered and long-vacant golf course in Sayville is taking another swing at the project. Rechler Equity Partners has unveiled a revised conc...
West Islip Residents Protest Proposed Cell Tower
Hundreds of West Islip residents attended a public hearing last Thursday on a proposed cell tower construction. Residents delivered overwhelming opposition to the plan and offered alternatives. The meeting was simply the first step in what could turn into a long and arduous process in Crown Castle Communications’ construction of...
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...
Burke-Gonzalez: The first in New York to harness the power of offshore wind
It takes courage to be the first community in New York to bring ashore the power of offshore wind. It also takes vision to be the first. Vision powered by the understanding of what is at stake for our...
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),...
Spies on the Sound: How Long Islanders played a role in the American Revolution
Long Islanders are defined by their waters, and it was the same for those living there in 1776. It was just about the only way to transport food, supplies and information that was vital to the American Revolution. WSHU’s Sabrina Garone spoke with Town of Brookhaven Historian Barbara Russell. She...
Town to offer free pool safety seminar
The Town of Oyster Bay is partnering with Catholic Health 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.
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly Honors Scholarship Recipients
Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) recently presented County Proclamations to three graduating seniors who were recipients of the competitive Deer Park Sons of Italy, Constantino Brumidi Lodge Scholarship Awards. The Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 in Deer Park is a community organization dedicated to promoting Italian culture, heritage, and...
Sports field upgraded at Haypath Park
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced 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 the overall playing experience for our little leaguers and others who use...
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