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Lawsuit challenging Nassau County mask ban dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a class-action lawsuit challenging a controversial Nassau County law that bans wearing face masks in public. The lawsuit, filed last month by the advocacy group Disability Rights New York (DRNY) on behalf of two individuals with disabilities, argued that the Mask Transparency Act, or MTA, was discriminatory, unconstitutional, and violated both the Americans with ...
Harborfields BOE unveils multi year capital plan and advances capital bon
Harborfields Central School District Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 18 to address a wide-ranging number of agenda items. First, the board was presented with a capital bond update detailing a number of projects the district has planned through the summer of 2026. The plan, broken up into three phases, began in January with the design phase, which will continue in this period until May.
Port Jefferson Station/Terryville chamber event fills the day with music and history
Visitors to Train Car Park in Port Jefferson Station on Sept. 22 were all aboard for a trip back in time. The Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce hosted an Antique Train Car Open House along with open mic and karaoke performances. In addition to enjoying music from local residents, attendees were invited inside the park’s 1920s MTA train car. The event was the first to celebrate its 100th year.
Letters to the Editor: Sept. 26, 2024
An open letter to the residents of Port Jefferson Station and Terryville. Many local residents are aware that there is a planned redevelopment at the Jefferson Plaza Shopping Center. However, not all our neighbors necessarily know the specific details which will shape the face of our community along the major thoroughfare of Route 112. This large-scale proposal may allow for up to 280 apartments and 49,000-plus square feet of commercial space on that 10-acre parcel. This intensive use has presented us all with an opportunity to see growth and revitalization of our area, but also the challenge to address potential negative impacts to the existing neighborhood.
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