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Suffolk D.A. Tierney: Eight arrested after East End Drug Task Force investigation into fatal overdose in Albany County
A fentanyl overdose death in Albany County in June 2023 led to a long-term investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s East End Drug Task Force and the arrest of eight people during early morning raids of apartments in Riverhead and Greenport last Thursday, Suffolk D.A. Ray Tierney announced this afternoon.
Rep. LaLota Leads Call for Health Study of Calverton Grumman Site
Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) led state and local officials in a letter requesting the New York Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive health study on behalf of the Calverton community. The letter was cosigned by Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo, New York State Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio, Suffolk County Legislator Catherine Stark, Riverhead Supervisor Tim Hubbard, and Riverhead Councilmembers Kenneth Rothwell, Robert Kern, Denise Merrifield, and Joann Waski.
Annual Greek Festival in Port Jefferson delights
Scenes from the annual Greek Festival, held at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, in Port Jefferson. The celebration was held from Aug. 22-25, and was truly a display of great culural pride, as well as the perfect place for some good-old-fashioned family fun!. — Photos by Bill Landon.
Kids Korner: Aug. 29 to Sept. 5, 2024
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor offers a Turtle Experience through Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet the youngest hatchling turtles and adult turtles too. Discover why turtles play an important role in our environment and how you can help protect their habitat and way of life. Get a picture with your favorite turtle. Each session is 20 minutes. $12 per person. Online registration required at cshfishhatchery.org. 516-692-6768.
AG James cracks down on anti-abortion group ‘accosting’ patients outside Planned Parenthood clinics in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Sign up for our Brooklyn Paper email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a motion Tuesday to hold an anti-abortion group in contempt of court after one member of Red Rose Rescue was allegedly “accosting patients” outside of a Planned Parenthood in Manhattan and Brooklyn on four separate occasions.
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
First veterans mobile outreach center comes to New York
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York has launched the state's first-ever mobile outreach center focused on helping veterans. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement Thursday. The first center has already opened shop at The Great New York State Fair, ready to "serve veterans, service members and military families." Two additional...
Insects Spreading Fatal Brain Swelling Virus In Upstate New York
Insects in at least 10 Upstate New York counties tested positive for a virus that kills about 33 percent of those infected and leaves others with mild to severe brain damage. The New York State Department of Health issued an advisory urging New Yorkers to take personal protective measures to avoid mosquito bites.
Independent Contractor Arrangements Changes In New York State
Freelance worker. What exactly does that mean? According to the New York City Worker and Protection website, a freelance worker is a person or organization (no more than one person) hired or retained as an independent contractor to provide services for compensation of $800 or more. FIFA, the Freelance Isn't...
Hochul urged to sign bill to post spending data
(The Center Square) — Gov. Kathy Hochul is being urged to put her signature on a proposal aimed at shining a brighter light on lucrative contracts that are shielded from public disclosure under state laws. In a letter to Hochul, a coalition of groups called on her to sign a bill requiring state departments and agencies to publicly post contracts exempted from comptroller review by executive order or legislative action during public emergencies. The legislation, approved by lawmakers in the previous session, aims to improve...
NJ trails legal cannabis states when it comes to this missing piece
TRENTON — Over two years since recreational use sales launched, New Jersey is nearly alone as a state to legalize marijuana while not allowing any home cultivation, in any case. As of August 2024, there were 24 states that have legalized recreational cannabis. Personal cultivation was also allowed in...
Boar's Head listeria outbreak linked to NY death, hospitalizations: Breakdown by county
A New York resident has died in connection with the ongoing multi-state listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Wednesday. As of Aug. 27, 57 people have been infected with the outbreak strain of listeria across 18 states and all have been...
Bridget Kelly Gets Her on Mastro
Bridget Anne Kelly, Gov. Christie’s former deputy chief of staff, may not be able to get a job in government, but she may have helped torpedo Randy Mastro’s bid to be New York City’s Corporate Counsel, one of the most coveted positions in the legal profession. At...
NYS Fair: Local teen reporters pick the best rides on the Midway (video)
To save teens time and money, Owen Johnson and Mallory Offredi of Baldwinsville set out to find the best of all the Midway rides at the New York State Fair. This syracuse.com guide was written specially by teens, for teens, in collaboration with Baker News reporters from C.W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville. They also reviewed the best games at the NYS Fair.
Creatives Rebuild NY Awards $165,000 To Support Data-Driven Solutions For Artists
Today, Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY), an organization dedicated to improving the lives and livelihoods of artists, announced grants of $15,000 to 11 organizations. The grants will incorporate data from the “Portrait of New York State Artists” Survey into an advocacy initiative or strategic communications campaign. CRNY launched the survey in March 2022 to build a portrait of the needs, circumstances, and experiences of artists across the state.
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