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Coffee, conversation and card tricks — Riverhead Police host meet-and-greet events around town
Riverhead Police held five “Coffee with a Cop” sessions across town yesterday, to meet and chat with residents and hear their concerns and ideas. Officers spent time at four different locations, from Wading River to Jamesport, yesterday morning from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Police returned to a popular East Main Street delicatessen yesterday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 to chat again with members of the Latino community at a time of day when more residents are likely to be free to talk.
Temporary access road constructed in Head of the Harbor following record rainfall storm event
In a significant step towards recovery from the record rainfall and flooding that devastated the region on August 18t and the 19, an intergovernmental partnership between the Village of Head of the Harbor and the Town of Smithtown has resulted in the successful construction of a temporary access road off Emmet Drive. The first major recovery project completed in the aftermath of the storm, will allow previously stranded residents to return to a semblance of normalcy at home.
Letters to the Editor: October 3, 2024
Last week the Brookhaven Town Board rang the death knell for suburbia by downzoning the sleepy Jefferson Plaza shopping center in Port Jefferson Station to allow the development of a mega city of unaffordable apartments and large multistory buildings. The proponents, mostly the building industry lobby and the developer, who...
Suffolk County Legislator Rebecca Sanin honors Zaro’s Café for Small Business Month
At the October General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator Rebecca Sanin proudly recognized Zaro’s Café, a beloved Greek-Italian family-owned and operated eatery in the heart of Huntington Station, as the 16th Legislative District’s “Small Business Month” honoree. Established by the Suffolk County Legislature...
Riverhead considers ban on logistics centers and truck terminals in most industrial areas
The development of logistics centers, last-mile fulfillment centers and truck terminals would be banned in most of Riverhead Town’s industrial areas, under a proposed code amendment unveiled Thursday. Legislation drafted by town planners and discussed at the Town Board work session would define those uses separately from warehouses and...
Smithtown Town Board appoints new historian, plans 5K event, approves key bids and transfers
On Sept. 19, the Smithtown Town Board met to discuss a variety of matters. Key highlights included the appointment of a new town historian, preparations for a November 5K charity event and a number of transfers and bids aimed at improving town services. The meeting opened with the appointment of...
Kieran Johnson appointed to Suffolk County Citizens Advisory Board for the Arts
On September 4, at the Suffolk County Legislature’s General Meeting, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) sponsored a resolution to appoint Kieran Johnson as a member of the Suffolk County Citizens Advisory Board for the Arts, representing the 18th Legislative District. The Advisory Board, comprised of one member from each of Suffolk’s 18 legislative districts, plays a vital role in shaping, reviewing, and recommending arts policies and programs that enhance the cultural landscape of Suffolk County.
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital hosts 33rd annual fall community health fair
Under a big white tent, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital hosted its 33rd Annual Fall Community Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9am – 12pm. Located on 25A in Smithtown, the hospital draws hundreds of community members every year, along with local organizations and businesses, to offer free on-site services and to raise awareness on the importance of healthcare.
Assemblyman Keith P. Brown secures $226K in state aid for five Suffolk libraries
New York State Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R-Northport) announced that five public libraries from the Suffolk Cooperative Library System in Assembly District 12 have been allocated approximately $226,385 in state aid for library construction funds. These libraries include the Commack Public Library, which was allocated $3,750; Deer Park Public Library, which was allocated $100,000; Harborfields Public Library, which was allocated $22,635; Northport Public Library, which was allocated $78,000; and the East Northport branch of the Northport Public Library, which was allocated $22,000.
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