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Jacob Wolmetz of Commack recipient of 13th Legislative District’s 2024 Youth Award
In 2020, the Legislature established the Annual Youth Award to recognize an exceptional young person in each Legislative District. Legislator Trotta named Jacob Wolmetz, a sophomore at Hauppauge High School, as his district Youth Award recipient. Shannon Griffin, the social worker at the school, nominated him. Jacob is President of...
Wanted for Stony Brook reckless endangerment
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the person who allegedly set off fireworks causing damage to a Stony Brook home this month. A person allegedly set off fireworks in the direction of a...
Wanted for Medford Petit Larceny
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the men who allegedly stole merchandise from a Medford store in June. Two men allegedly stole merchandise from Lowes, located at 2796 Route 112, on June 27...
Shelter Pet of the Week: Esme
This week’s shelter pet is Esme, a beautiful domestic short-haired, ten-month-old girl who adorns a stunning gray tuxedo coat. This sweet baby girl had thought she found a forever home months back, only to be returned due to an unexpected change in her family’s living situation. Despite this gut wrenching turn of events, Esme and the team at the shelter are hopeful that her chance at being a cherished forever family member will arrive before her first birthday.
Town of Huntington opens cooling centers, extends beach/pool/splash park hours during heat wave
In anticipation of the forecasted heat dome covering much of Long Island and the northeast this week, the Town of Huntington will put the following services and schedules for Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17:. Cooling centers. The Dix Hills Ice Rink will be open from noon to 8...
PSEG Long Island to activate voluntary ‘Smart Savers’ thermostat program
With a heat advisory [weather.gov] in effect for most of Long Island and the Rockaways through Wednesday night, PSEG Long Island is activating its voluntary Smart Savers thermostat program today, July 16. While PSEG Long Island expects to have the power required to meet customer demand during this potential heatwave,...
Vanderbilt Museum hosts Nature Walk July 17
Join Biologist-Ranger Eric Powers for a Hike on the Vanderbilt Estate. Join CEED wildlife biologist-ranger Eric Powers from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for an interpretive Nature Walk on the grounds of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. “I enjoy...
Editorial: Sun safety is no joke
We look forward to it all year. Your kids can’t wait to be free from school and you can’t wait to sip a cool drink by the pool. But, the sun is a powerful entity. While it is clinically proven to lift your mood and regulate your circadian rhythm, the sun is chiefly responsible for one-in-five Americans developing skin cancer by the time they are 70 — and just five sunburns can double your chances of melanoma.
Police seek hit and run driver of Shirley accident
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct Crime Section. officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the driver of a vehicle that fled. the scene in Shirley in June. A white box truck was traveling southbound on William Floyd Parkway, near Flower Hill.
Three people injured in wrong-way head-on crash on Sunrise Highway
Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are investigating a wrong-way, head-on, motor vehicle crash that injured three people in West Islip on July 14. Jimmy Graham was driving a 2014 Audi A8 westbound on the eastbound side of the Sunrise Highway Service Road at Malts Avenue when his vehicle crashed head-on with a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was traveling eastbound at approximately 9:35 p.m.
Man dies in apparent drowning at Smith Point County Park
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a man who was pulled from the water in Shirley on July 14. Seventh Precinct officers responded to Outer Beach at Smith Point County Park at approximately 3:55 p.m. after good Samaritans pulled an unresponsive man from the water. The man was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead. The man, who is believed to have drowned, has not yet been identified.
Mt. Sinai smoke shop employee arrested for selling nicotine to minor
Suffolk County Police arrested a Coram woman on July 14 for allegedly selling a nicotine product to an underage person. Alexzia Diaz Garcia allegedly sold an underage person Zyn nicotine pouches at MT Smoke and Vape, located at 5507-3 Nesconset Highway, at approximately 12:15 p.m. Garcia, 18, was issued a...
Traffic Court Forum: Road trip readiness
Kicking off a summer road trip? Remember, it all starts before you hit the gas. Ensuring your vehicle is in peak condition isn’t just smart; it’s the law. From tire pressure to oil levels, brakes to lights, and that ever-essential air conditioning system—every detail matters. States have their own safety requirements and ignoring them can lead to fines. So, whether you’re leaving from Setauket, NY, or anywhere else, make sure your vehicle meets the legal standards to keep your trip running smoothly.
Independence Day Parade in Port Jefferson Village
Port Jefferson residents enjoyed a day of American patriotism, which included a procession of community members, festively dressed families with red, white and blue-adorned pets and more for their annual 4th of July parade. The parade began on Main Street at 10 a.m. and was held by the Port Jefferson Fire Department.
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