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Brookhaven Town Board approves multiple proposals in May meeting, Town Supervisor addresses mental health awareness
All members of the Brookhaven Town Board at the May 16 meeting sported a green ribbon to signify their support for mental health awareness. “We are all wearing green ribbons … that is for mental health,” town Supervisor Dan Panico (R) said. “Statistics show one in five people in this country have a mental health issue. It is an issue that touches all of our lives, some of our families and what we want in the Town of Brookhaven for you to know you are not alone.”
Long Island Expressway, Route 25 Closures Scheduled
During the week of Monday, May 27, both Interstate 495 (Long Island Expressway) and State Route 25 will be closed overnight in Nassau and Suffolk counties, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Closures start on Tuesday and Wednesday when the eastbound Long Island Expressway at Exit 41...
Honoring heroes: past, present and future
Monday, May 27, is Memorial Day, which remembers all of those service members who were lost for the defense of America. It was created after the Civil War as Decoration Day to honor the lost Americans from both sides of this terrible conflict. Whereas our citizens fought in additional wars, it was originally recognized on every May 30, but it was changed in 1971 for the last Monday of May. As Americans will surely enjoy the warmer weather, this is a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day.
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Blue Angels’ rehearsal draws record crowd of 106K ahead of Jones Beach air show
Summer is in the air. A record crowd flocked to the shore on Friday to get a sneak preview of the annual Blue Angels air show at Jones Beach. Once a well-kept secret, the US Navy Squadron rehearses its stunts ahead of Saturday and Sunday’s Bethpage Air Show at the oceanfront state park. JFK grounds flights on one of year’s busiest travel weekends due to thunderstorms But a massive crowd of 106,000 gathered on Friday to marvel at the fighter jets, Newsday reported, shattering last year’s record of 67,000 people who came out for the trial run. Even with the influx, the crowds were...
Sloth’s visit to NYC tattoo parlor Haven Studio sparks city fine, denials from business
A sloth visited Brooklyn — and sparked trouble with the city Health Department. The Long Island man who recently abandoned his Sloth Encounters storefront in the Town of Islip after legal action from local officials allegedly brought the exotic South American beasts to Kings County and is now facing a fine. The Dec. 8 visit at tattoo parlor Haven Studio brought the business a $500 penalty, while wildlife exhibitor Larry Wallach was issued a summons for bringing the creatures without a permit and now faces a July 2 hearing, the city Health Department said. Haven Studio denied the incident, claiming the information sloths...
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.
2024 Memorial Day events on the North Shore
Falling every year on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day honors the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in all branches of the U.S. military. May they never be forgotten. The following communities will commemorate this federal holiday. Centerport. The Centerport Fire Department will host a Memorial...
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