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Wanted for Commack Petit Larceny
Just released! Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole from a Commack store in April. A man allegedly stole items from Target, located at 98 Veterans Memorial Highway on...
Wanted for Commack Petit Larceny
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two men who allegedly stole from a Commack store. Two men allegedly stole approximately $600 worth of video games from Target, located at 98 Veterans Memorial Highway,...
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 two people who allegedly stole from a Medford store in July. Two people allegedly stole assorted power tools from Lowes, located at 2796 Route 112, at approximately...
Whaling Museum to host ‘Summer Sips Trivia Night’ Aug. 14
The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor, will present its first in-person trivia night event, “Summer Sips Trivia Night,” on Wednesday, August 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Designed for adults aged 21 and over, this interactive event offers a delightful blend of entertainment, knowledge, and refreshments.
Massage parlor in Huntington Station raided
Suffolk County Police arrested a woman on July 29 for alleged prostitution and unauthorized practice of a profession during a massage parlor raid in Huntington Station. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers, in conjunction with the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and Building Department, conducted an investigation into Sunny Spa, located at 825 East Jericho Turnpike, at approximately 3:20 p.m.
Suffolk D.A.: Former adult residential facility manager in St. James pleads guilty to stealing resident’s money
Desiree Etheridge is Expected to be Sentenced to One to Three Years in Prison. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on July 29 that Desiree Etheridge, 50, of North Carolina, and the former facility manager at Eden II in Saint James, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, for stealing funds from the ATM cards of six residents who entrusted her with their cards for petty cash purposes.
Divisive political banner is back up in Port Jeff, challenging the village’s sign code enforcement
A lawsuit upheld in 2022 a local business owner’s right to display a political banner, and now raises questions about municipal control over sign safety and aesthetics. The same sign, “In Trump We Trust,” is back up again. In 2013, then Port Jefferson Village Mayor Margot Garant...
Town of Brookhaven board authorizes local events and recent donations
The July 18 Town of Brookhaven Board meeting consisted of discussions regarding local concerns, happenings and authorizations. The board reclassified certain local events as programs for public good. With the town as a co-sponsor, these events would qualify for coverage under the public good insurance. Discussed as a potential program...
Editorial: How the Microsoft glitch exposed our dependence on digital systems
It was impossible to ignore last week’s internet outage — a Microsoft processing error turned into mass panic. Flights at MacArthur, LaGuardia, JFK and Newark airports were delayed, canceled or grounded. Local businesses were unable to complete payrolls, accept cards or run order-ahead options. Hospitals had to work...
Suffolk County to hold two blood drives in honor of Scott Martella Aug. 1
Suffolk County, in partnership with the New York Blood Center, will host a Blood Drive in honor of Scott Martella on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Martella, who was the Communications Director for Suffolk County, was killed in a three-car crash on the Long Island Expressway in Manorville in 2016 at the age of 29. Locations include the Suffolk County Fire Academy, Room K, 103 East Avenue, Yaphank and the H. Lee Dennison Bldg, Plaza, 100 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hauppauge. To schedule an appointment, call 1-888-933-2566. Walk-ins accepted.
Maple Family Centers presents $50K donation to LI State Veterans Home at Stony Brook
Maple Family Centers, a family-owned and operated group of bowling centers, presented a $50,000 donation to the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University on July 16. Maple Family Centers, which owns bowling centers in Rockville Centre, Coram and Flushing in New York as well as two bowling...
Christmas in July with the Smithtown Sunrise Rotary Club
The Town of Smithtown hosted their vibrant Friday evening concert series, at Long Beach, featuring local oldies band The Dedications. This highly anticipated event was highlighted by the Smithtown Sunrise Rotary Club’s Christmas in July fundraising event, which brought the community together for a noble cause. The Rotary Club...
Paw Prints: Meet Ruffles, Russet, Tuna, Caesar, Daisy Mae and Cricket!
Welcome to the 31st edition of Paw Prints, a monthly column for animal lovers dedicated to helping shelter pets find their furever home. This no frills, frilly girl is Ruffles, a nine year old Havanese mix up for adoption at Little Shelter in Huntington. Finally finding herself on solid footing, she’s slowly learning to trust in her future and the possibility of a real home. Starting to accept all the well-deserved attention coming her way, she can often be seen settled into someone’s lap, enjoying pets and idle conversation. Full of feminism and flair, she’s poised to become the most delightful companion and loyal friend, given the opportunity of time and patience. Stop by to meet Ruffles and see the possibilities! 631-368-8770, ext. 21.
Huge tech outage disrupts Long Island
On July 19, a “routine” Microsoft software update left the world in chaos. The cloud-based, cyber security firm, CrowdStrike, which is utilized by Microsoft, released a defective, antivirus security update, pertaining to the firm’s Falcon Sensor. The system is installed in approximately 70-80% of global PCs and numerous company servers,
SBU’s Mario Shields joins pathology team, works on pancreatic cancer
Friend or foe? The question isn’t as easy in the world of molecular biology as it might be after captains pick players for a team. An important biomolecule in one context could trigger the growth or spread of cancer, while in another system or organ, that same signal might suppress or stop the development or growth of a disease that can threaten people’s health.
Local musicians shine at open mic day
Singers and musicians of all ages showcased their talents at Open Mic Day in the Park on Saturday, July 20, in Port Jefferson Station. The event, which was hosted by the Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce, gave bands and singers a chance to perform on stage at the Train Car Park.
Centereach High School and Newfield High School artists honored with SCALA scholarships
Centereach High School artist, Alexandra Cesa, and Newfield High School artist, Catarina Pacheco, have been awarded $100 scholarships from the Suffolk County Art Alliance Association. This prestigious honor recognizes the outstanding artistic talents of these students. “Alexandra and Catarina have demonstrated remarkable growth and vision in their artistic journeys,” said...
The Wellness Stop opens in Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on June 27 for a new retail store, The Wellness Stop, at 146 East Main Street in Port Jefferson. The event was attended by members of the chamber, staff, family and friends. According to thier mission statement, the shop offers “curated...
Sea Glass Festival at Cold Spring Harbor’s Whaling Museum is a big success
One of the great things about living on an island is the never-ending access to seashells, driftwood and sea glass. To showcase authentic sea glass and delve deeper into the history and origin surrounding the beauty of beach glass, The Whaling Museum & Education Center in Cold Spring Harbor held its annual Sea Glass Festival Sunday, July 21.
Wind farm project to revolutionize Long Island’s energy
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced Wednesday, July 17, the start of construction on Sunrise Wind, an offshore wind farm about 30 miles off the coast of Montauk. The project is spearheaded by Ørsted, a global leader in renewable energy. To celebrate the groundbreaking of the project, officials from Ørsted met with several government leaders at the Boys & Girls Club in Bellport.
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