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Editorial: Local heroes, local support — veteran programs on Long Island
Memorial Day is a solemn occasion, a time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. We pay our respects at cemeteries, hold parades and fly the flag at half-staff. But as we honor the fallen, let’s not forget the living veterans who carry the weight of their service.
Join the Islip Planning Board Meeting on May 22 to Discuss Local Land Use and Environmental Impact
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Athletic Cuts, Bigger Class Sizes Loom After Voters Reject Suffolk County School Levy Increases
In Suffolk County, both the Sachem Central School District and the West Babylon School District fell short of the 60-percent supermajorities that were needed as the proposed budgets exceeded the tax cap. Final vote tallies Wednesday, May 22, showed 56-percent of voters backed West Babylon’s levy increase, while just 50.3-percent...
Update: Parkway Closure On Long Island Canceled
Update: A planned closure on a Long Island parkway has been canceled as a potentially severe storm system heads to the Northeast. Department of Transportation officials announced that the Thursday, May 23 closure of the Loop Parkway in Hempstead has been called off. The steel deck re…
2024 school budget and board election results
Board of education election: elect three, third highest gets one-year term. Trustee election: To elect three board of education trustees for a three-year term, July 1, to June 30, 2027. Tracy Zamek – 598. Traci Donnelly – 574. Michael Weaver – 563. Comsewogue. Budget vote:. Yes: 540.
Long Island among top five in move-outs, as the Carolinas gain move-ins
Long Island is once again ranked in the top five areas where people are moving out of in 2024, according to a new report from PODS Enterprises. The fourth annual Moving Trends Report from the movi...
Miller Business Center receives $5k grant from TD Bank
TD Bank recently provided a generous grant of $5,000 to the Middle Country Library Foundation in support of Strictly Business and the Women’s EXPO. As the Strictly Business Enterprise sponsor, TD Bank supports the library’s efforts to bring valuable educational, networking, and tradeshow experience to the local and regional business community.
State Sen. Anthony Palumbo honors Carol Gomes, CEO of Stony Brook University Hospital
State Sen. Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk) proudly announced Carol Gomes as the 2024 New York State Woman of Distinction for the 1st Senate District at this year’s annual New York State Senate Women of Distinction event at the state capitol. “Today marks a celebration of extraordinary dedication and leadership...
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