Norwood Avenue Elementary School in the Comsewogue School District recently took a meaningful step back in time with the unveiling of a time capsule created 25 years ago by Teacher Erica Gunning’s second-grade class. Students, staff, and former students gathered to open the capsule, which had
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) and Town of Islip officials announced that resident and business parking permits are now available online, making it easier and more convenient for eligible permit holders to access discounted airport parking. The new online system allows Islip residents and local businesses to apply for and manage their parking permits digitally, […]
Huntington Town Clerk Andrew P. Raia will be performing his annual Valentine’s Day Marriage Marathon as the Town’s Marriage Officer on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14th, from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm. Marriages will be by appointment only and will take place in the Town Board Room at Huntington Town Hall, located at 100 Main […]
The New York State Park Police recently opened applications for park police officers for the state park system, which will be accepted until Feb. 18, 2026. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation requires candidates to be at least 20 years of age at the time of hire and must not […]
For his work with Smithtown High School East leadership students, social studies teacher Joseph Toth has been named one of just 15 educators nationwide to receive the 2026 Lead4Change Fellowship. “I was very surprised,” said Toth. “To be one of only 15 people selected nationwide is a great honor. I knew we had a strong chance, but this recognition means […]
At one point during the second quarter of Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, a game that ended with the Eagles hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy for the second time since 2017, 138 million people were watching. Such viewership is a testament to the popularity of the National Football […]
Slow cooking is appealing for a number of reasons. Busy home cooks know that slow cooking ensures a home-cooked meal is ready and waiting when arriving home from work. And cooks accustomed to slow cooking know the aromas emanating from slow cookers throughout the day can make anyone look forward to dinnertime. Winter is an […]
Americans across the country will observe National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and in New York, state Sen. Monica R. Martinez announced the signing of legislation she sponsored to support the families of fallen law enforcement officers. The measure authorizes local governments to provide a property tax exemption of up to 50% on the primary residence of a surviving











