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RVC kicks off Music on the Green summer concert series
The Village of Rockville Centre kicked off its annual Music on the Green concert series on July 10 with performances by two local musical acts — Sarah & Sofia and 2 Italian Dads. Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley introduced the summer concert series about six years ago, with the goal...
Stop & Shop to be replaced in Greenvale
The grocery chain Stop & Shop has confirmed that it will close seven underperforming stores in New York state, including its location at Wheatly Plaza in Greenvale, which many North Shore residents rely on. It has also been confirmed that Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace will replace the Stop & Shop at...
Supporting kids with special needs across Long Island
The Association for Children with Down Syndrome’s Early Intervention Clinic offers special-needs kids under age 5 from across Long Island services and support. “It’s the happiest place in the world,” said Jane Shimkin, director of early intervention for the association, which is headquartered in Plainview. The program...
Men's Lacrosse Announces Fall Schedule; Championship Ring Ceremony Set for Sep. 27
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. | The Farmingdale State men's lacrosse team has announced their fall 2024 schedule highlighted by a Night of Champions Fundraiser & Ring Ceremony on September 27th. Players must be fully cleared and have their own equipment for the first practice. They should each bring a water bottle labeled...
Retired FDNY Hero Pleads Not Guilty to Charges He Assaulted Rye Golf Club Co-Worker
A local golf club employee — once hailed as an FDNY hero for rescuing three people, trapped inside a burning building, without protective gear — is maintaining his innocence against charges he sexually assaulted a female co-worker. Nicholas Aufiero, a staff member of Rye Golf Club, was arrested...
History will be made at the Connecticut Open later this month
NORWALK, CT (WFSB) - History will be made in Connecticut golf at the end of the month as the Connecticut Open holds its 90th tournament. Some of the best in New England planned to play at an historic course. They’ll be at the Shorehaven Country Club right on the Norwalk/Westport...
Senior Social Club at Long Island Game Farm continues through the summer
The Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability continues the second season of its Senior Social Club at the Long Island Game Farm, 489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville on Fridays, July 26, August 9 and August 23 at 10:30 a.m. “We’re excited to bring back our Senior Social Club for another season,” shares Long...
Police: 16-year-old charged in CT shooting that injured teen
A 16-year-old faces charges in connection with a shooting at a housing complex in Norwalk that injured a teen. Officers responded to the Roodner Court Public Housing Complex at 261 Ely Ave. just before 7 p.m. on Saturday on a report of shots fired, according to the Norwalk Police Department. The first officers on scene found evidence of a shooting but could not immediately locate a victim, ...
Beach at Coveleigh Club Closed
The Westchester County Department of Health (DOH) has closed the beach at Coveleigh Club in Rye for Thursday, July 18th and Friday, July 19th. The DOH preemptively closed the beach, along with others in Mamaroneck and New Rochelle, due to 1.30 inches of rainfall observed in the last 24 hours.
Family Centers Acquires New Downtown Stamford Location
On Thursday, the SPCA Westchester based in Briarcliff Manor, NY, announced in a post on Facebook that their Humane Law Enforcement Unit (HLE), under the direction of Ernest Lungaro, arrested Penny Berk of Bedford, NY and charged her with 5 counts of Animal Cruelty. SPCA Westchester is a No-Kill Animal Rescue Center that also does Humane Law Enforcement for Westchester County.
Duo Nabbed After Robbery At Macy's Store On Long Island, Police Say
Nassau County Police were called to the Macy’s store in Manhasset, located at 1100 Northern Boulevard, for a robbery at around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16. A loss prevention employee told officers that two men stole items before fleeing in a black Kia. On their way out, one of the men was involved in a physical altercation with the worker.
14 new EMTs to serve Bridgeport and Fairfield following American Medical Response graduation
Fourteen new graduates will be serving Bridgeport and Fairfield as emergency medical technicians with the help of the Earn While You Learn program by the American Medical Response Inc. On Wednesday, Bridgeport’s AMR celebrated the graduating class on their accomplishments. Bill Schietinger, regional director for AMR, said the EWYL...
Major Upgrades Complete at Oyster Bay Golf Course
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board today announced the completion of a $5 million upgrade at the Hon. Joseph Colby Golf Course in Woodbury. Improvements include new tee boxes on all 18 holes along with a new irrigation system for the entire course. “We’re delivering a...
Two East Northport Men Indicted for Distributing Cocaine Out of Their Home
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Sean P. Kilkelly, 29, and Paul Poschmann, 44, both of East Northport, were indicted for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree and other related charges, for allegedly selling cocaine out of their East Northport residence. “The...
Kiwanis Club of East Meadow gives back with 'Christmas in July' toy drive
This summer, the Kiwanis Club of East Meadow will be collecting toys for their first-ever Christmas in July event. The Toy Drive, which began in late June, and will run all the way through July 31, with all collectings and proceeds going to the Nassau University Medical Center’s pediatrics unit.
Boy Scouts Complete Two-Week Mountain Trek
Over the first two weeks of July, eight Boy Scouts from three Greenwich troops (Troop35 in Glenville and Troops 11 and 5 in Old Greenwich) trekked through the Sangrede Cristo Mountains at the Philmont Scout Ranch, located on 214 square miles in Cimarron, New Mexico. Theranch’s terrain climbs from elevations of 6,500 to 12,441 feet at its highest point.
Syniya Barton Earns Hofstra University Pride Women’s Basketball Program Offer
Monsignor McClancy (Queens, N.Y.) and Rising Stars AAU class of 2025 Syniya Barton has picked up an offer from Division I Hofstra University Pride Women’s basketball program, today her high school wrote on X. Barton, a rising senior forward and guard, averaged a double-double of 11 points and 10...
New brewpub near Wilton-Norwalk line, in former Wells Fargo, is a family affair
Dave Guda wants people to know that Sly Bandit Brewing Company is as much a restaurant as it is a brewery. Guda co-owns the brewpub at 4 Danbury Road in Wilton, just over the Norwalk line, with his wife, Wendy, and son, Mike. It officially opened on July 12. "Initially,...
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