Local Coronavirus Coverage

Fighting vaccine skepticism

In an effort to combat the skepticism associated with the COVID-19 vaccine, Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer has requested the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launch a public relations …

Vaccine eligibility continues to expand in NY

New York residents aged 60 and above are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine – and by May, all adults may be eligible. Last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that beginning March …

Third mass vaccination site in Suffolk County set to open

Suffolk County’s newest mass vacci- nation site is expected to open on Suffolk County Community College Ammerman Campus in Selden lat er this week. On Wednesday, Feb. 17, Suffolk …

Medical experts of color lead vaccine forum

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?Will the vaccine cause side effects?How does the vaccine impact fertility? These are just some of the public’s burning questions that were answered at …

Vaccine opens to those with underlying conditions

Beginning next week, people with comorbidities will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from local health departments, state officials announced last week. During a press briefing, …

Phase 1B eligibility expands

With permission from local governments, taxi drivers, restaurant workers and people living in facilities for developmentally disabled now qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine. Local governments …

Crime

Mastic Beach man indicted after allegedly raping minor

A Mastic Beach man has been indicted for allegedly raping a minor last month, police reports said. Renato Oliva Garcia, 22, was arrested on March 17 for the alleged rape of a juvenile female at …

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Rep. Lee Zeldin announces run for N.Y. Governor

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) today announced his campaign for Governor of New York in 2022 amid a series of alleged scandals surrounding Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Zeldin, 41, is the first member of …

SUFFOLK COUNTY

What to expect from Suffolk County's new police reform plan

Last Tuesday night, two days before Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered a deadline, the Suffolk County Legislature passed their Suffolk County Police Reform and Reinvention Task Force Report in a 16-1 vote. …

County’s Frank Guarino appointed to FASNY Board of Directors

Frank Guarino, of Suffolk, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY). Guarino was appointed to replace now FASNY second vice president …

BROOKHAVEN TOWN

The 'Great Brookhaven Clean Up' approaches

Supervisor Ed Romaine is asking residents to register now for the 13th annual Great Brookhaven Clean Up. The event, which is co-sponsored by the Town of Brookhaven's Department of Recycling and …

BROOKHAVEN TOWN

Third Legis. District special election scheduled for May 25

Former Legis. Rudy Sunderman’s (R-Mastic-Shirley) resignation was officially approved by the Suffolk County Legislature effective March 21. Pursuant to law, the vacancy must be filled by a …

MASTIC

Mastic man dead after being struck by vehicle

A Mastic man has died after he was struck by a car in the hamlet on Thursday, March 25, police reports said. At approximately 8:05 p.m., Jose Manual Diaz Orellana, 31, was walking across Titmus …

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School news

WILLIAM FLOYD SCHOOL DISTRICT

Three Floyd musicians earn All-Eastern recognition

Three William Floyd High School student-musicians have earned All-Eastern recognition by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), an honor reserved for the best high school musicians …

Blast from the past: 20-year-old time capsule

Twenty years – that’s how long a kindergarten time capsule was safely tucked away at Moriches Elementary School, until principal Deirdre Redding recently discovered it in the back of a …

WILLIAM-FLOYD SCHOOL DISTRICT

HS club donates $650 to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

For the third consecutive year, the William Floyd High School Medical Club under the direction of science educator Terri Randall, raised and donated funds to help support the great work …

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Suffolk County news

SUFFOLK COUNTY

County Legislature approves three-foot passage rule to protect cyclists

Drivers in Suffolk may soon have to practice social distancing following the recent approval of legislation requiring motorists to keep at least three feet of distance while passing a bicycle.The new …

Suffolk County

Don’t forget to stop, or pay the price

As of March 1, the Suffolk County School Bus Safety Program is now in effect. An effort is now being made to educate residents with up-to-date information regarding the new laws for passing a …

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Medford casino plans push forward

The Suffolk Off Track Betting Corporation, as lead agency, has accepted a Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed Suffolk Off Track Betting in Medford. A virtual public hearing on …

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Honoring local women veterans for their service

This Women’s History Month and the anniversary of the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve, we celebrate and honor notable local women in our community. The following are just some of …

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Brookhaven Town

Jim Mazzarella announces run for Suffolk County Legis.

Suffolk County Republicans last week announced that Jim Mazzarella will run as the Republican and Conservative candidate for Suffolk’s Third Legislative District to succeed retiring GOP Legislator …

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