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Norwalk player wins $100,000 from a $10 CT Lottery scratch ticket
STAMFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Lottery Corporation, or CT Lottery, announced on Friday that a lucky Norwalk resident recently won $100,000 from a $10 scratch ticket. The Norwalk player claimed the final top prize in CT Lottery’s MONEY game on Thursday. CT Lottery says the winning ticket was...
25-Year-Old From East Northport Seriously Injured In Crash Near Commack Intersection
It happened around 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, in Commack. According to Suffolk County Police, a 25-year-old man from East Northport was riding a 2006 Kawasaki motorcycle westbound on Jericho Turnpike when the motorcycle crashed into an eastbound 2019 Nissan Rogue making a left turn onto Morewood Drive. The operator...
Fall Festival Draws Crowds to Heckscher Park
The Long Island Fall Festival continues Sunday with more musical acts, a meatball eating contest and a variety of activities for everyone. The Columbus Day parade will celebrate Italian heritage, stepping off at 11 a.m., and moving from Main Street at Clinton Avenue east to Read More ...
Missed Inspections Preceded Fatal Fire
City housing code inspectors hadn’t been back inside 516 Elm St. for more than a year before last Sunday’s fatal fire — but not for lack of trying. A review of Livable City Initiative (LCI) records and an interview with the housing code enforcement agency’s new director, Liam Brennan, revealed that the city had identified back in August 2023 a handful of problems with the three-family house near the corner of Elm and Kensington Streets.
Long Island animal rescue pairs displaced animals in natural disasters with veterans
Displaced pets are one of the many sad realities of natural disasters.After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, there are many dogs, cats, and other animals in need of assistance.Volunteers on Long Island are helping save pets from disaster areas and pairing them with new owners in need of a companion."I've seen a lot in my lifetime, but I've never seen anything like this," Angelique Williams of Paws of War said.Volunteers Angelique Williams and Niki Dawson with the animal rescue organization described a journey in North Carolina like no other.Paws of War in Nesconset helps support veterans by rescuing and training companion...
Police charge second suspect in CT robbery that led to non-fatal shooting
Police have charged a second suspect in connection with a robbery in Waterbury over the summer that led to a man being shot. Brett Foster, 29, of New Haven, was taken into custody on Thursday after investigators obtained a warrant for his arrest, according to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police Department. He faces charges of first-degree assault with a firearm, first-degree robbery with ...
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.
Dr. John J. Labiak joins Stony Brook Medicine Physician Network in Smithtown
John J. Labiak, MD, and his practice have joined Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group, Stony Brook Medicine’s expanding network of community practices. “As a spine surgeon, I have had the privilege and pleasure of working at Stony Brook University Hospital for many years. I have witnessed tremendous growth and outstanding commitment to excellence during my tenure,” said Dr. Labiak. “I look forward to continued mutual growth and providing exceptional care as we embark on this new chapter as part of Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group.”
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