State announces grants for vessel wastewater infrastructure to stop sewage discharge into waterways Long Island marinas and municipalities can receive up to $80,000 in funding for wastewater pump-out infrastructure through expanded grants available from New York’s Clean Vessel Assistance Program, state Sen. Monica R. Martinez and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. The increased

On July 25, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads partnered with the Farmingdale Village Board of Trustees to host the 2nd Annual Sunset Music-Fest, a community concert and donation drive benefiting performing arts institutions across Long Island. Held on the Farmingdale Village Green and spearheaded by Senator Rhoads’ intern Robert Silverstein, the evening brought together

The Massapequa Coast 10-year-old Williamsport All-Star Tournament team, after capturing the Long Island Championship, advanced to the Final 8 of the New York State Finals. The 10-year-old team pushed the State Finals to the brink before being eliminated in the State Championship game. Manager: Mike Catherwood Coaches: Adon Austin, Matt Therien & Jeff Maier Players:

Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Patrick’s Division 2 of Babylon, represented the organization’s more than 750 local members at the 103rd Biennial AOH-LAOH National Convention held July 15–19, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Standing (left to right): Jerry Belmont (Past President), Chris Bradley (Division President), Matt