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James P. Hunter, 72
James P. Hunter of Southold died at home on July 18, 2024. He was 72. Born on Oct. 8, 1951, in Kings Park, he was the son of Eileen and John P. Hunter. He was one of four children. He graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical School and built his company,...
Sachem Public Library hosts Estate Planning seminar July 23
Join Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. for an Estate Planning seminar titled Protecting Assets: Should I Put My Home in a Trust? at Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook on Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m. The program will cover how to protect assets, including property and second homes, the ways to reduce and eliminate taxes, and the importance of having a sound estate plan in place. To register visit burnerlaw.com/seminars-webinars/ or call 631-646-2733.
Art promotes shorebird conservation
The Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center announce the winners of this year’s ‘Share the Shore’ student sign initiative. This annual event, part of Audubon New York’s education and conservation efforts, aims to educate elementary students about shorebird protection through the creation of colorful, informative signs.
Shawn Wightman appointed as new superintendent of Roosevelt Union Free School District
After the retirement of previous superintendent, Deborah Wortham, the Roosevelt Union Free School District welcomes Shawn Wightman as the new Superintendent as of July 1, 2024. With a distinguished career in educational leadership and a deep commitment to student success, Wightman brings a wealth of experience and a fresh vision...
The most important meal of the day?
Breakfast is said by many that it is the most important meal of the day, but do Norwalk high schoolers think the same?. Sophomore student Jaiden Kimmel said he does not eat breakfast in the mornings. ¨I usually do not have enough time, so I prefer eating after school because...
Village museum looking for former academy students
The Sea Cliff Village Museum is reaching out to former students of Harold Ransom Stevenson and his wife Alma Gallanos Stevenson, renowned artists and founders of the Stevenson Academy of Traditional Painting. The museum is preparing for a September exhibit titled “Harold Ransom Stevenson: An American Realist in Sea Cliff” and is keen to include stories, artwork, and memorabilia from those who studied under the Stevensons.
The Real Mother Goose
We’ve been neighbors with Tom and Jackie in Massapequa since moving next door in 1988. Jackie was having breakfast the other day when her cell phone rang. It was her son John. “Mom,” John excitedly said, “You’ve got to come over here. I have a surprise. It’ll be so...
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: July 11 to 18, with Upcoming Open Houses
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from July 11 to 18, 2024:. 215 West Ave., Darien — $1,199,000 /$1,300,000 [PICTURED]. 14 Harriet Lane, Darien — $1,195,000 / $1,400,000. Pending Sales. 29 Park Place, Darien — $1,395,000. 31 Hillside Ave., Darien...
CERT New Canaan Appreciation ACME Store
CERT New Canaan Board member Kevin McIntosh receives water bottles from Nancy Layman ACME Store supervisor to refresh the 22 CERT volunteers who aided the NCPD at the recent Family 4th celebration in Waveny Park. In addiction to the water, ACME supplied sandwiches , chips, cookies & pickles. Acme has been a supporter of the Family 4th evenfor several years by providing CERT with food and refreshm at this annual event. CERT New Canaan and the New Canaan community appreciates the efforts of the entire ACME Store team.
This Old Sears In North New Hyde Park is Now A New Target
In 2018, Sears closed its Lake Success Shopping Center location in North New Hyde Park, New York, along with 58 other Sears and K-Mart locations across the United States. This past April, Target opened a new 115,000-square-foot store in the same building at 1400 Union Turnpike, east of the Union Turnpike and Lakeville Road intersection. The aerial and street images below show how the location has evolved.
Friday Flashback #408
As plans for a “new” Parker Harding Plaza creep along — even slower than downtown traffic — let’s look at the original lot. This view, a few years after it opened in 1954, shows the simple plan: circular traffic in one counterclockwise direction; angled parking along the river, in the middle and behind Main Street stores.
Crystal Dunn set to make third Olympic appearance
Rockville Centre native and United States soccer superstar Crystal Dunn will proudly represent Team USA in the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in France, set to begin on July 25 against Zambia. This marks her third straight Olympic appearance, having previously competed at the 2016 games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,...
News Briefs: July 19
Sergeant Brent Reeves retired from the Greenwich Police Department this month, where he served as coordinator of domestic violence crimes and supervisor of the Special Victims Section. Joining the department in 1997 and becoming a sergeant in 2005, Reeves was known for handling domestic violence cases and training officers. Since January, he has been serving as Interim Director of Security for Greenwich Public Schools.
'Nothing’s Gone Up’: Bureaucracy, Cost Of Capital Stifling Long Island Development
Development has been pretty static in Long Island over the past year — but industry players hope that will change soon as interest rates are expected to come down. Exactly how much Long Island’s development market actually picks up is yet to be determined, developers said at Bisnow’s 2024 Long Island State of the Market event Thursday. Longstanding bureaucratic issues that have historically stymied the region’s development remain firmly in place, but players used to working in the region are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
Runners take to the streets for patriotic run
Independence Day this year was no different than year’s past, as the Bellmore Striders Running Club held its annual run on July 4. Hundreds of runners came together to compete in both the one-mile youth run and the four-mile adult run. Debuting in 1976, the Striders led by coach...
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