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Eye on the Street: The Presidential Debate
Among growing anticipation to hear the plans and propositions of the United States presidential candidates, the long-awaited first presidential debate for the 2024 election is scheduled to take place this Thursday, June 27. With this political face-off right around the corner, TBR had a question for locals: “What topics would...
Alleghany Avenue Elementary School unveils book vending machine
Alleghany Avenue Elementary School in Lindenhurst, New York is fostering a love for reading and good character with a unique approach: a book vending machine, according to a Patch report. Students can earn access to the machine, stocked with free books, by demonstrating positive behaviors aligned with the school's PAWS program (Practice Respect, Accept Responsibility, Work Hard, Safety Matters).
IDA closes on benefits for next phase of Station Yards project
The Town of Brookhaven Industrial Development Agency has closed on a package of economic incentives for an affiliate of Tritec Real Estate for the next phase of its sprawling Station Yards mixed-use d...
Three Village Garden Club announces July events
The Three Village Garden Club will hold the following July meetings at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket. All are welcome to attend. ■ July 9 at 11 a.m. includes a General Meeting and Tim O’Leary, President of the Setauket Neighborhood House will share the history and mission of this iconic institution and host a Q and A session. Scholarships will be presented by the TVGC to high school students who have demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in Horticulture and the Environment.
Town Completes Major Sports Field Upgrade
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca and Tax Receiver Jeffrey Pravato announce the competition of baseball field improvements at Haypath Park in Plainview. The Town of Oyster Bay upgraded the natural surface infield to a synthetic turf playing area. “These important upgrades enhance...
Half Hollow Hills School Leaders Slam Melville Apartment Rezone
The leaders of the Half Hollow Hills (HHH) School District slammed the Huntington Town Board's proposed Melville 3,000 apartments rezone, for providing false enrollment and tax estimates, and cutting corners on required environmental, traffic and economic impact studies. In March, 2024, Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth and Councilman Sal Ferro filed...
Tropical Smoothie opens new location on Long Island
Greater Moriches coverage is funded in part by Angels of Long Island, a charitable nonprofit. Shopping at the Angels’ Mastic and Patchogue thrift stores helps Long Island families in need. Or, click here to donate. Just in time for summer. Tropical Smoothie Cafe opened its latest Long Island location...
Delayed Melville hotel project gets additional IDA incentives
Developers of a planned 143-room hotel in Melville will receive additional economic incentives from the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency, after the costs of the delayed project increased. ...
East Islip’s Edward F. Busch
East Islip Fire Department ex-Chief Edward F. Busch answered his last alarm on March 6, 2024. He was 79-years old. Ed served in the US Army from 1962-1965, and was deployed to Korea during his service. Ed joined East Islip Fire Department in 1972. He rose through the ranks of Hook and Ladder Company 1 and became Captain from 1978-1980 and again 1987-1988. He then rose through the ranks of the Chief’s Office and became Chief of the Department from 1983-1985. He was active with the Islip Town Chief’s Council and Suffolk County Fire Chief’s Association. He was President of Suffolk County’s Chief’s Association from 1997-1999.
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