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Published September 11Sayville murder suspect fatally shot by police
Police officers in Massachusetts fatally shot a suspect who Suffolk County police were searching for after he allegedly stabbed his 62-year-old ex-girlfriend to death in her Sayville home last week, authorities said. Homicide Squad detectives alleged that Brandon Hampson, 55,…
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Published September 10Oyster Bay residents encouraged to renew wedding vows on first day of fall
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Clerk Richard LaMarca are inviting residents to renew their wedding vows at a group ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 22, the first day of fall, at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. near…
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Published September 10Northwell warns of rising 9/11-related cancer cases
As the nation commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Northwell Health physicians are warning that the health consequences of the disaster are far from over, with cancer cases continuing to rise among people exposed to the toxic environment around Ground…
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Published September 10LIA hosts annual Poolside Reception in Woodbury
The Long Island Association hosted its annual Poolside Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, as the networking event brought together members and guests from the region’s business community.
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Published September 10Mobility Is Freedom at Every Age – Take The Car Free Day LI Pledge
One pledge. One trip. One opportunity to make a meaningful difference for Long Island. On Tuesday, September 22, Car Free Day Long Island is asking Long Islanders to do something simple: swap just ONE drive-alone car trip for a more sustainable option. Take the train or bus.…
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Published September 10Seven ways to help your teen stand out during admissions season
As summer winds down and a new school year begins, many parents of high school students are thinking about what comes next. College visits. SATs. Applications. Essays. Internships. Extracurriculars. We often help our kids build strong resumes. But there’s another important…
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Published September 09The Call to Service that Fire Island Ferries Answered in the Aftermath of September 11
The terror of September 11, 2001, was a day that changed New Yorkers and Americans alike. On that sunny Tuesday morning, half of the 19 Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 from Logan Airport in Boston. Within a little more than…
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Published September 09What are the best seafood eateries on Long Island?
BEST BAKED CLAMS Spiro’s Spiro’s Lounge in Rocky Point is a longstanding Long Island restaurant and social destination known for its extensive menu of classic American and seafood‑centered fare, including a standout appetizer of baked clams. The baked clams are served chopped and…
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Published September 09Honoring the Mighty Oyster in Bellport Waters
“There were many an oyster piled up on the Friends of Bellport Bay (FoBB) vessel that a couple of us had to get off the boat,” said volunteer Neil Koenig. “All the cages were emptied.” Just before noon, the FoBB team, led by co-founder Thomas Schultz, was heading back to the…
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Published September 08New 9/11 records reignite toxic air reckoning, leave Jon Stewart and other advocates fuming that city ‘covered it up to get back to business’
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and advocates for 9/11 survivors, including "The Daily Show's" Jon Stewart, accused government leaders Tuesday of lying to New Yorkers about the safety of the air after the 9/11 attacks. The accusation came as longtime survivors' advocates and elected…
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Published September 089/11 still emotionally impacts many New Yorkers, polls finds
Days before the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, a majority of people on Long Island and in New York City say the emotional impact remains vivid and ‘still raw,’ according to a Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” poll. Roughly two-thirds (66%) of…
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Published September 08Couple builds company on Central American roots
About 45 years ago, Nelson Hernández, as a boy in El Salvador, helped his grandmother make Central American cheese the old-fashioned way. It’s a craft he still associates with his childhood, although lately he runs a company based in Bay Shore, providing Central American cheeses…