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Over $400 worth of merchandise stolen from Target in Commack
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Commack store. A woman allegedly stole merchandise, valued at $446, from Target, located at 98 Veterans Memorial Highway, on...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
The Harmonizers captivate audience at Noontime Concert in East Meadow's Eisenhower Park
This summer, Eisenhower Park will be hosting various entertainment events, including concerts, movie nights, and international nights. In a flyer shared with Nassau County residents, Bruce Blakeman, the County Executive, said “From thrilling performances to family-friendly movie nights under the stars, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.”. Among...
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.
Deputy Minority Leader Drucker Celebrates Completion of Revitalized Alma Craib Memorial Garden
Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) joined the leaders of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, his colleagues in government and the community for the rededication of the Alma Craib Memorial Garden on Tuesday, June 18. Established in 1972 by the Plainview Garden Club,...
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...
Say ‘Goodbye’ to 10 Bauer Place
WESTPORT–The Building Department has issued a permit to demolish the house at 10 Bauer Place. The 1¼-story Cape was built in 1944. It has 1,400 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, one bathroom, a basement, garage and finished attic. The property traded hands in June for $901,000....
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