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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.
NY native seeks third straight gold medal in wheelchair basketball
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A month after the Olympic Games in Paris are the Paralympic Games. Westbury native Steve Serio is looking to defend the gold again. Serio is headed to the Paralympics for a fifth time with the U.S. men’s wheelchair basketball team and is going for an unprecedented three-peat. Watch the video player […]
West Nile virus found in more Connecticut towns
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — West Nile virus continues to spread this summer, according to the latest data from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. State health officials are blaming the warm weather and high humidity — prime conditions for mosquitoes to multiply. Mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been found so far in Bridgeport, Darien, […]
Long Island Ducks’ Stadium Hosts Annual Stan Musial All-Star Games
Amidst the MLB All-Star Weekend, another baseball league took part in All-Star activities of their own. The Long Island Stan Musial (LISM) Men’s Baseball League held its annual All-Star games on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, home of the Long Island Ducks.
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...
Private Equity Firm Acquires Stake in HVAC Distributor MARS
LOS ANGELES — Platinum Equity on Wednesday announced a significant investment in Motors & Armatures Inc. — MARS — a leading distributor of HVAC/R parts, supplies and equipment in the United States and Canada. Financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, MARS has served...
Nation's Largest Offshore Wind Project Breaks Ground In Bellport On Way To Powering 600K Homes
On Long Island, local and state leaders attended a ceremonial groundbreaking at the Boys and Girls Club of Bellport on Wednesday, July 17, for Sunrise Wind, a 924-megawatt project expected to produce enough energy to power 600,000 homes. The project – located approximately 30 miles east of Montauk – will...
JLL Capital Markets closes $165m construction financing for phase II of The Corbin District
Darien, CT JLL has closed on $165 million in construction financing for phase II of The Corbin District, a six-acre mixed-use development redefining downtown. JLL Capital Markets represented the sponsor, locally-based Baywater Properties, to secure a $102 million construction loan from Barings and $63 million in C-PACE financing from Counterpointe SRE. The C-PACE financing is the largest C-PACE transaction completed in the state.
Kathianne Snaden announces mayoral run in Port Jefferson Village
Former Port Jefferson Deputy Mayor Kathianne Snaden has announced her candidacy for the village mayor position in 2025. In a July 8 press release, Snaden stated that “with a year of extensive reflection and growth behind me, I return to the political arena with renewed vigor, authenticity and a stronger connection to the community I love.”
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....
RXR arranges three leases at Atlantic Station totaling 40,000 s/f
Stamford, CT Real estate owner and operator RXR inked three new leases totaling 40,000 s/f at Atlantic Station. Located within the base of the luxury multi-tower project, the new retailers will provide dining, entertainment and shopping opportunities for both residents and the broader community. “These tenancies further the proof of...
Suffolk D.A.: Two East Northport men indicted for selling cocaine out of their home
Sean P. Kilkelly and Paul Poschmann Were Charged after a Three-Month Long Investigation. 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.
Several Beaches In Westchester Closed After Heavy Rainfall
Following over an inch of heavy rainfall, nine beaches in Westchester have been preemptively closed due to water quality concerns. The Westchester County Department of Health announced the closures on Thursday, July 18 after 1.30 inches of rain were recorded in the last 24 hours. The beac…
Stratford Summer Meals For Kids
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced their 2024 Summer Meals for Kids these centers will be open until the end of August. The locations for the congregate meals, which are healthy meals served in a group setting, will be at: Sterling House, Longbrook Park, Short Beach Playground, South End Community Center, Stratford Academy, Second Hill Lane.
YWCA Greenwich to Host Young Women’s Initiative
On Saturday, August 10 from 10 am to 4 pm, YWCA Greenwich will debut its Young Women’s Initiative (YW-I). This unique civic engagement training program for young women ages 16 – 20 will take place at YWCA Greenwich, 259 East Putnam Avenue in Greenwich. The YW-I Workshop will...
Western Sussex Junior Softball tops Canal to win state championship
After shutting out their opponents, 34-0, in the first two games of the Junior League all-star softball state tournament, Western Sussex earned a 16-0 win over Canal last Thursday night in Milford to win the state championship. The team will move on to Eastern Regional play in Orange, Connecticut this week.
City confronts a water shortage
As summer temperatures soar, Glen Cove faces the dual challenge of maintaining lush green lawns and managing its water supply. The city recently lifted strict water restrictions put in place to combat a severe shortage, which interrupted the familiar sound of sprinklers and altered residents’ daily routines. On June...
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...
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.
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