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Bridgeport man found guilty of 2020 murder of Jamain Allen in the city
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Bridgeport Superior Court jury found a Bridgeport man guilty on Friday of the 2020 murder of Jamain Allen. According to the state’s Division of Criminal Justice, Tavares Jefferson was found guilty of murder, first-degree assault, criminal possession of a firearm and carrying a pistol without a permit.
History Close At Hand: Mary Tunstall Smith — Lady of the Manor and trailblazer of early Long Island
She was baptized Martha Tunstall on July 2, 1652, daughter of Henry Tunstall of Putney, Surrey, England. She moved with her family to Tangier, Africa, where she married William Smith. From her marriage on Nov. 26, 1675, until her death in Setauket in 1709 at 57, Martha led a life dedicated to her husband, family, business interests and community. She gave birth to 13 children, buried seven, and journeyed from Tangier back to England, to Ireland for a birth, and finally to America. She raised her family in primitive conditions, assisted her husband in his business dealings, often during his long absences, and became respected as lady of the manor. Widowed at 52, Martha successfully managed her husband’s business interests, including offshore whaling, and became a well-regarded community leader.
Port Jefferson Royals girls volleyball team continue their winning streak
The Port Jefferson girls volleyball team, defending Long Island champions, have picked up where they left off last season. Winning. Through 10 games, the Lady Royals are undefeated but what’s remarkable is in all of these games — the best of five sets — the Royals have swept all of their opponents 3-0, not having lost a single set.
Smithtown East boy’s volleyball holds off Commack Cougars
It would take five sets to determine a winner when the Commack Cougars came calling on Smithtown East Saturday morning, Oct. 5, as both volleyball teams traded victories through four sets. The Bulls were able to corral the Cougars in the final set to win the match 22-25, 25-14, 23-25, 25-17, 15-9 in the Division I matchup.
Huntington Blue Devil Marching Band and Huntington Union Free School District presents Home Show & Competition
As part of the New York State Field Band Conference, the Huntington Blue Devil Marching Band (HBDMB) and Huntington Union Free School District will present it’s Bi-Annual Home Show Competition at the Blue Devil Stadium at Huntington High School, Sunday, October 20 with show start time of 1 p.m.
Riverhead allowed Scott’s Pointe to open without groundwater monitoring agreement town required
An agreement to test for ground water contamination at the Scott’s Pointe site in Calverton was only recently signed by both the town and the park operator, despite the fact that it was required to be signed before certificates of occupancy were issued by the town, allowing the park to legally open.
South Huntington Pulls Plug on Realignment Plan
The South Huntington Board of Education has pulled the plug on an ambitious plan to realign its schools after running into community opposition. The plan, known as Reimagining South Huntington, would have altered the grade levels served by five of its seven schools. The district Read More ...
Beloved Farmingdale Educators Killed In Bus Crash Get Posthumous Street Naming
Long Island leaders are honoring two beloved educators a year after they were killed in a bus crash.The Town of Oyster Bay unveiled two new street signs in Farmingdale honoring late Farmingdale High School band director Gina Pellettiere and retired teacher Beatrice “Bea” Ferrari during a ceremony …
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