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Off-Duty Officer Helps Rescue Injured Fisherman
An off-duty Suffolk Second Precinct police officer helped rescue an injured fisherman Wednesday afternoon. Police said that Officer William Parmenter was fishing in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 80 miles southeast of the Shinnecock Inlet, when a mayday call about an injured person came over the Read More ...
Island Federal presents $5k in scholarships to Suffolk Section XI Scholar Athletes
Island Federal Credit Union (Island Federal) recently presented Section XI Scholarships to two scholar-athletes from Suffolk County. Isabella Williams from Half Hollow Hills West High School in Dix Hills and Benjamin Dono of Riverhead High School each received $2,500 from Island Federal to help finance their college education. “Island Federal...
Merchandise swiped from Lowe’s in Medford
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 allegedly stole merchandise from a Medford store in June. A man allegedly stole two Husqvarna chainsaws, valued at $799 combined, from Lowes, located at...
County Legislature Grapples with Cybersecurity Issues Amid Testimony from Lisa Black
The Suffolk County Legislature convened a crucial cybersecurity meeting, grappling with the aftermath of the 2022 ransomware attack that targeted the county’s systems. At the center of the discussion was testimony from Lisa Black, the former Chief Deputy County Executive, whose account of the events during the cyber-attack raised eyebrows and frustrations among lawmakers.
SCPD Unites Narcan Training with Purple Rock Project at Patchogue Alive at 5
Combines education with healing for parents who have lost children to O.D. & Fentanyl. The Suffolk County Police Department and the Purple Rock Project joined together on June 27 at Patchogue’s Alive at 5 street event and trained countless people in the use of Naloxone (Narcan) and distributed 352 doses of the life-saving antidote to opioid overdose.
Chipotle Opening New Restaurant In Suffolk County
Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open its newest location in Islandia, in the new retail development planned west of Veterans Memorial Highway near Sycamore Lane. The new restaurant will occupy nearly 2,500 square feet and will feature a drive-through, according to Breslin Realty. An expected opening date was not...
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly Honors Scholarship Recipients
Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) recently presented County Proclamations to three graduating seniors who were recipients of the competitive Deer Park Sons of Italy, Constantino Brumidi Lodge Scholarship Awards. The Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 in Deer Park is a community organization dedicated to promoting Italian culture, heritage, and...
'Drink driver' accused of downing 18 pints before smashing car into nail salon killing four
Suffolk County Police said Steven Schwally, of Dix Hills, had been speeding through the parking lot when he drove his SUV through the front window of Hawaii Nail & Spa in Deer Park at around 4:30 p.m. Friday
King Kullen helps fund summer camp programs for disadvantaged Long Island children
King Kullen Grocery Co., Inc. of Hauppauge has donated $10,000 to benefit summer camp programs for disadvantaged children in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, a tradition started by King Kullen in 1992. The donation will be divided evenly between Family & Children’s Association (Nassau County) and Family Service League (Suffolk County).
Report finds differing rules, inconsistent packaging hamper recycling on Long Island
Recycling plastic waste on Long Island can be confusing for consumers, but it's not their fault, according to a report by the Citizens Campaign for the Environment. The Long Island-based environmental group surveyed 25 municipalities across Nassau and Suffolk counties and found different rules depending on location. For example, in the towns of Babylon and Southampton, plastics marked with a "6" inside the triangular arrow symbol, often found on items like Styrofoam or disposable party cups and cutlery, are not recyclable. But in the Village of Patchogue and the Town of Oyster Bay, those same items are accepted.
Suffolk D.A.: Suffolk County business owners sentenced for sales tax fraud
Auto Body Shop and Furniture Business Owners Each Pleaded Guilty to Stealing New York State Taxes After Failing to Report Taxable Sales. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on July 2 that Brian Soltan, 62, of West Islip, owner of several East Islip auto body businesses, and Gerald McCrystal, 51, of Dix Hills, owner of Farmingdale-based furniture stores, were each sentenced after pleading guilty to grand larceny on separate cases for stealing sales tax money from New York State.
Auction Block: From Historic Treasures to Contemporary Triumphs
In Auction Block | August | September 2024 | Written by WA&A Staff. This spring, art auctions and events showcased the diverse talents of artists past and present, and collectors showed support for their creative efforts. Bonhams presented an exciting slate of auctions in Los Angeles, New York, and online...
Rest stop restaurants should be open 24/7
Driving back from Vermont a week ago for a short trip, we stopped on the New York State Thruway to fill up and grab a coffee. As per usual on a Summer Sunday, the highway was crowded with traffic, mostly families trying to get back to Jersey to prepare for the coming work week. It was early so the crowds weren't too bad for us, but the lines at the other storefronts were starting to grow.
Hudson Valley Made Liquid Sunshine Is This Years Drink Of The Summer
Liquid sunshine is now available at fan favorite locations throughout the Hudson Valley. This business is more of a second home to New York state residents. It's a place where locals can get their favorite ice cream flavor and fill up on gas. They have over 350 shops in New...
Gates Chili School District tests electric buses as New York pushes for diesel phase-out by 2035
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State is pushing school districts to get moving on the switch to electric buses. They must stop buying diesel buses by 2027 and stop using diesel buses by 2035. But as News10NBC Investigative Reporter Jennifer Lewke shows us, those are lofty goals considering most...
New York State ‘Tourist Trap’ Found To Be Crawling With Bed Bugs
Many New York State residents and out-of-towners are expected to flock to this destination that's crawling with bed bugs. AAA projects over 70 million people will travel 50 miles or more for the July 4th holiday. That number sets a new record. Officials also say one location in New York...
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