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Suffolk Uses $1M Grant to Fund Westhampton Marsh Restoration
Suffolk County plans to use $1 million in federal funding to restore saltwater marshes at Cupsogue Beach in Westhampton and two other locations to help mitigate the effects of sea-level rise. County officials are working in accordance with the South Shore Estuary Reserve to restore three key marshes that will...
Townwide Fund of Huntington Golf for Good at Westhampton Country Club
Golfers and wine aficionados and friends of the Townwide Fund of Huntington will enjoy everything the East End has to offer during the Townwide Fund’s East End Outing set for September 19 at the prestigious Westhampton Country Club. The September 19 event will offer vineyard excursions, dinner on Thursday...
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Commack Crash
Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a pedestrian in Commack on Friday. Maria Deluca was driving a 2020 Mercedes-Benz north in the parking lot of T.J. Maxx at 5020 Jericho Turnpike, when she made a left Read More ...
Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In East Patchogue
The incident happened in East Patchogue, on Americus Avenue south of Brookhaven Avenue, at around 8 p.m. Thursday, July 18. Suffolk County Police said the man, Noe Moran Contreras, of East Patchogue, was operating a dirt bike when he lost control and struck a pole. He was taken by ambulance...
New water filtration system for Cedar Beach
On Thursday, June 11, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine (R) was joined by Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico (R) and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (R-Rocky Point) to promote a new I/A water filtration system, soon to be installed at Cedar Beach. Innovative and Alternative On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems use advanced treatment...
As dengue fever soars, travel-related cases in Suffolk County rise
Mosquitoes can be much more than a nuisance as they search for their next blood meal: they can also pass along potentially dangerous viruses. Long considered a tropical and subtropical health threat, dengue fever has reached record levels in the Americas this year. The illness has been traveling with Aedes mosquitoes that have been moving further north amid global climate change.
Hochul notes major L.I. crime reduction
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a substantial decrease in shooting incidents and overall crime rates on Long Island, highlighting the impact of unprecedented state investments in public safety. The data, reported by the Nassau, Suffolk, and Hempstead police departments, shows a 44 percent reduction in shooting incidents with injury, a 15 percent drop in index crimes, and a 16 percent decrease in property crimes compared to the same period in 2023.
Leggo my Lego: Man Steals Pricey Building Block Set from Centereach Target, Cops Say
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole merchandise from a Centereach store. A man stole a Lego set, valued at approximately $230, from Target, located at 265 Pond Path, on...
Bellport Unity Day Draws Community Together at Robert Rowley Park
Bellport’s Robert Rowley Park was a hub of activity and celebration on Friday night, as residents gathered for the annual Bellport Unity Day, sponsored by the Suffolk County Fifth Police Precinct with additional community organizations contributing to the fun. The event, designed to foster community spirit and strengthen ties between residents and law enforcement, featured a lively array of activities, including a barbecue, games, a bounce house, and live music.
Assemblyman Flood Honors Comsewogue Grad Kevin Schnupp for Baseball Achievements
The Comsewogue School Board Meeting at the Administrative Building took on a special significance on Thursday evening as Assemblyman Ed Flood (R-Port Jefferson Station) presented a framed proclamation to Kevin Schnupp, a 2024 Comsewogue graduate, in recognition of his outstanding achievements in high school baseball. Kevin Schnupp’s remarkable performance on...
Steering Committee Discusses ADA-Accessible Renovations for Gardiner County Park
Gardiner County Park in West Bay Shore is set to be the first Suffolk County Park to receive Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible renovations and updates to its playground. Legislator Steve Flotteron (R-Brightwaters) (pictured above) was made aware that the playground was in poor condition and put in a request...
County Warns Against Beaches After Rainfall
Rainfall has again led to an advisory against swimming at North Shore beaches because of concerns about bacteria. The Suffolk County Department of Health recommended Thursday that bathing and other water contact be suspended in affected areas until the waters have been flushed by two Read More ...
Kyle Rosko and Marcy Braun: Bringing a New Level of Representation to the Hamptons Luxury Market
Get In-Depth Insights and Exclusive Content Delivered Direct to You. The two extraordinary estates at 18 and 22 Maple Street in Montauk provide an exquisite setting for entertaining. To help people visualize what it would be like to own the ultraluxury properties and entertain there, Kyle Rosko and Marcy Braun of the Eklund|Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman recently hosted an elegant party at the stunning compound.
New York State Police Say SUV Hit Amish Buggy And Drove Off
Less than a week after a Kia Sedona allegedly hit an Amish horse-drawn carriage on State Route 3, offcials say another vehicle has struck a buggy. This time, the crash lead to the death of a teenage occupant, says police. One country Sheriff has a message for drivers in New...
New York State Women of Distinction Award goes to: Daisy Rivera Algarin
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The New York State Women of Distinction Award was presented to Daisy Rivera Algarin Friday. She received the recognition due to her decades of work as a community servant bettering the Greater Rochester Area, and for her focus on empowering the Latina community. Daisy Rivera Algarin is a co-founder and current […]
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