Jacob Arens, East Islip, New York, successfully completed his Eagle Board of Review on June 11, 2020, officially making him the 92nd Eagle Scout of Troop 205 of Great River, East Islip, and Islip Terrace, NY. Jacob’s Eagle Court of Honor will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021, starting at 11:00AM in the Fellowship […]

As the world began shutting down one year ago, Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray immediately thought of all the weddings scheduled to take place at Hempstead Town Hall that week. The Town Clerk’s staff quickly reached out to all those who were scheduled to wed in the coming days and offered them the opportunity to […]

Roosevelt Field, Walt Whitman Shops and Smith Haven Mall announced a safe and socially distanced Bunny visit for families as part of the Bunny Photo Experience at each center. The Bunny arrived at Roosevelt Field on March 17, 2021 and will be available for socially distanced visits through Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. The Bunny […]

The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park will return this Memorial Day weekend after a one-year absence. The outdoor show, sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, features a range of military and civilian aerial performers. This year’s show will be a ticketed event, with reduced capacity and social distancing measures in place to […]

Several Three Village Central School District students earned high honors in this year’s American Mathematics Competitions – AMC 10 and AMC 12. According to the AMC website, these competitions are “both 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice examinations in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills.” Ward

Legislator Steven J. Flotteron was honored to meet with West Islip’s newest entrepreneur and animal lover, Lola Triolo. She is a very special 10-year-old who started her own business, Lola’s Pawfect Treats, making homemade healthy dog treats which she sells and donates to local Animal Shelters. She is saving up to adopt and care for […]

Legislators Susan A. Berland (D-Dix Hills) and Tom Cilmi (R-Bay Shore) presented a proclamation to Rolissa Nash who is the founder of Doggie “U” K9 Academy in Bay Shore. Doggie “U” K9 Academy is the only black-owned dog training facility of its level in the country and an important diverse business in the community. Rolissa […]

Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Huntington Station) is pleased to again join Long Island Cares and help it “rain food for cats and dogs” by hosting a pet food drive now through the end of May. Legislator Donnelly’s district office will serve as a drop-off location for the 10th Legislative Pet Food Drive where much-needed […]

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Steve Labriola reminds residents that during these colder months, there is an increased number of sea turtles stranded on north shore beaches due to a condition called cold stunning. “When water temperatures drop below approximately 50 degrees, sea turtles become lethargic and are unable to swim, as they are basically experiencing […]