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Microburst likely caused damage in Stratford: mayor's office
Several trees and branches came down during storms on Wednesday in Stratford and the mayor’s office said a microburst appears to have caused the damage. "Yesterday's weather event caused an incredible amount downed trees, limbs, branches, and debris. The area of Stratford between and around Huntington Road and Nichols Avenue felt the brunt of the storm, which the National Weather Service confirmed was likely a microburst,” the mayor’s office said in a statement.
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...
Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Greenwich
The State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program has confirmed that mosquitoes trapped near the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center in Old Greenwich have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). These are the first positive cases identified in Greenwich this year by the Connecticut Agriculture Experiment Station (CAES). Along with Greenwich, WNV-positive mosquito pools have also been detected in Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan, New Haven, and Stamford.
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.
Stony Brook University Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Emergency Nursing
The Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) Emergency Department has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s (ENA) 2024 Lantern Award for demonstrating excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research performance. The Lantern Award showcases our emergency department’s accomplishments in incorporating evidence-based practice and innovation into...
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...
Reshaping the future of learning
State education officials could potentially do away with the Regents exam, as part of its vision to provide multiple pathways to a high school diploma. The changes, if implemented, could alter the existing graduation requirements for public schools across the state — including in Rockville Centre, where alternative pathways such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate diplomas are already offered.
RECAP: The 27th Anniversary Edition of The Long Island International Film Expo
The Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) has concluded the 27th Anniversary presentation of the festival, which happened from July 9th – July 14th at the historic Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave in Bellmore. Nominees and Winners. (Winners have an *) Alan Fortunoff Humanitarian Film Award. *Harvey: Voice for...
How to watch today's Denver Outlaws vs Philadelphia Waterdogs Premier League Lacrosse game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time
How to watch the Premier League Lacrosse game between the Denver Outlaws and the Philadelphia Waterdogs, as well as start time and team news. The Denver Outlaws are ready to meet the Philadelphia Waterdogs to open a thrilling Premier League Lacrosse battle on July 19, 2024, at 6:00 pm ET.
Leggo my Lego: Man Steals Pricey Building Block Set from Centereach Target, Cops Say
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole merchandise from a Centereach store. A man stole a Lego set, valued at approximately $230, from Target, located at 265 Pond Path, on...
Hochul notes major L.I. crime reduction
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a substantial decrease in shooting incidents and overall crime rates on Long Island, highlighting the impact of unprecedented state investments in public safety. The data, reported by the Nassau, Suffolk, and Hempstead police departments, shows a 44 percent reduction in shooting incidents with injury, a 15 percent drop in index crimes, and a 16 percent decrease in property crimes compared to the same period in 2023.
Little League NYS All-Star 10s softball: Great Kills’ rally comes up short in elimination game
ST. JAMES, L.I. -- Great Kills Little League’s 10-year-old All-Star softball team’s dream summer came to an end Thursday. The local team was eliminated in a losers’ bracket game by Bethpage LL, 5-4, in the New York State tournament at St. James-Smithtown LL. If you purchase a...
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...
Off-Beat Players Bake Sale Fundraiser Set for Saturday, July 20 on Tod’s Driftway and Vineyard Vines
Off-Beat Players are hosting a Bake Sale fundraiser on Saturday July 20. You can support the Off-Beat Players, and inclusive theatre company for young adults, by making a purchase at either of two locations on Saturday, July 20 between 11:00am-3:00pm. Off-Beat Players members will be in front of Vineyard Vines...
East Meadow Beth-El administration looks ahead to vibrant future
It has been three years since the East Meadow Jewish Center merged with the former Temple Beth-El in Bellmore, creating the East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center. Unified by shared spiritual, educational, and social values, the congregation — now made up of roughly 300 family units — quickly became one and began charting a path toward a vibrant future.
Remembering Councilman Chris Carini: Community members, elected officials weigh in on tremendous loss
Town Councilman Chris Carini, a familiar face to many in the Town of Hempstead and the 5th Councilmanic District, died unexpectedly on July 14, while visiting family in Florida. He was 49. The Republican, from Seaford, was first elected to the Town Board after former Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney dropped...
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