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Black Bar Association continues mission to be a 'stepping stone for a new generation'
Since 1996, the organization has helped mentor and assist not only generations of Black attorneys on Long Island, but also helped open doors in the legal field for court officers, court clerks, judicial referees, magistrates and judges in Nassau and Suffolk, a founding member said.
Russia-Ukraine conflict may mean higher prices on LI, economists say
The cost of fuel and bringing virtually all goods into the region will rise if Russia limits how much oil it exports, economists said.
Thousands of firefighters, NYC mayor mourn 'hero' Jesse Gerhard at funeral on LI
The firefighters wore their dress blues, creating a sea of blue uniforms that stretched two blocks away from St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church on Main Street in Bay Shore.
Former Bellport teacher pleads guilty to sending hate-filled letters threatening LGBTQ leaders, others
Robert Fehring, a retired Bellport High School teacher, band director and track coach, acknowledged in federal court that he sent dozens of the threatening letters to LGBTQ community leaders over eight years.Â
Rollback of proof of vaccination rule may be coming to NYC, Mayor Eric Adams says
On Long Island, the COVID-19 seven-day positivity level appears to be stabilizing this week at about 2%, higher than some experts hoped for, as Gov. Kathy Hochul prepares to make a decision on lifting a mask mandate for schools.
Smithtown approves sign variances for its first Tim Hortons coffee shop, new Lidl store
The Tim Hortons store at 2084 Jericho Tpke. in Commack and Lidl, which will occupy the former Stein Mart space in Commack's Mayfair Shopping Center, won approvals from Smithown land use officials this week.Â
'I'm going to keep pushing': Longtime volunteer hopes to open more doors for Black LIers
Mary Reid, 84, of Bay Shore hopes that her years of service and leadership in volunteer groups will inspire other residents of color who want a seat at the table where community decisions are made.  Â
Bird flu identified in backyard flock in Suffolk, officials say
The eight-bird domestic flock comprised chickens and guineau fowl, and was described by the USDA as "non-poultry" since it was for "backyard pleasure." Â
High-end homes, with condos in the mix in Woodbury
Its parks and city commute attract buyers, but housing stock in the hamlet, ranging from the $500,000s to the millions, is tight.
New York State completes $4.3M project to curb flooding in Oakdale
The final phase road-raising project cost $3.4 million alone and came nearly a decade after Superstorm Sandy, which left some residents in Oakdale stranded as floodwaters swarmed the hamlet's roadways.
AG's office: Long Island nonprofits tapped to get funds from bogus cancer charities
Three Long Island nonprofits that help breast cancer patients are among similar groups tapped to receive part of more than $644,000 in settlement funds from bogus charities, according to the state Attorney General's Office.
Long Island weather: High winds and showers overnight, then temps soar to 65 Wednesday
The weather service also warned of a winter storm coming Thursday night, following Wednesday's unseasonable warmth of 65. Â
Suffolk officials unveil 'data transparency hub' on police website
Officials said the database fulfilled a promise of the department's police reform plan adopted last year and will give police brass new insights that could spur more reforms.
Mourners gather for East Islip wake of fallen FDNY firefighter from LI
"It's so obvious how beloved Jesse was to everyone in his life," said acting FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh outside the funeral home. A large American flag hung between two Islip ladder trucks parked on Montauk Highway.
Girl, 12, shot in eye with pellet gun at Tanger Outlets, Suffolk police say
The shooting in the parking lot of Tanger Outlets in Deer Park was the second such incident in a span of less than 30 minutes, Suffolk police said.
Federal marksmen will shoot deer to cull herd at LI state parks, officials say
Authorities have not said when the culling will occur, but wildlife advocates plan a protest Wednesday outside Caleb Smith preserve in Smithtown.Â
Siena College poll: Wait for data before determining mask mandate in schools
The Siena College poll found that far more New Yorkers â 58% â would rather wait to gather March data about the virus before lifting the mask mandate for schoolchildren.
Suffolk GOP, Conservatives deny Judith Pascale nod for reelection as Suffolk clerk
The parties are backing Conservative Vincent Puleo, the Smithtown Town Clerk since 2006, for Suffolk County Clerk in November, Suffolk GOP chairman Jesse Garcia said.
Republican Nicholas LaLota announces campaign for Rep. Lee Zeldin's House seat
LaLota, 43, of Amityville, is chief of staff of the Suffolk County Legislature and a former Republican commissioner of the county Board of Elections.
Riverhead man charged after giving pot-laced candy to 14-year-old, cops say
The 14-year-old shared the marijuana-laced edibles with two friends before the candy was destroyed, police said.