The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) has been awarded a one-year grant of $25,000 from the Advisory Board of the Long Island Community Foundation (LICF). The grant aims to aid GSSC in increasing …
Lillian Clayman is no stranger to municipal government. She served three terms as a town council member and three terms as mayor of Hamden, Conn., from 1991 to 1997. As mayor, Clayman increased …
Supervisor Dan Panico has announced that the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau will hold its annual INTERFACE Coat Drive from Jan. 8 to Feb. 9 to help residents in need stay warm this winter. Donations …
The skies cleared just in time to celebrate the approximately 750 student members of the Class of 2023 at William Floyd High School’s 64th commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 24. …
They popped up on wanted posters all over Long Island and New York State, grossed out hundreds of New Yorkers who often used a broom to sweep them from sidewalks, and they love to hitch a ride on …
The Long Island Advance reached out to area elected officials asking them for their resolutions for 2024. Here’s what they told us. Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico “My New …
Suffolk County executive Ed Romaine issued an executive order declaring that names of all public officials, including the Office of the Suffolk County Executive, are to be removed from all county …
It was a miracle season for William Floyd, whose boys basketball team had an undefeated regular season at 20-0 and whose girls team went 19-1. Each won the Division I regular-season crown. But …
Democratic contender Thad O’Neil will be running against Republican incumbent Jim Mazzarella in the 3rd District. O’Neil is an associate adjunct professor at Parsons School of Design, …
Promising a more efficient county government and an administration “rooted in the values of hard work, personal initiative, and accountability,” Ed Romaine took the oath of office as …
The “Boys of Summer” we are not. More like the “Guys of Early Autumn.” But in the winter of 2006 (see how I’m using all the seasons here?) I met each of these guys for …
A lot of famous stories have been associated with the connotation, “I was once homeless.” Because it makes such a great rag to riches story, “I was once homeless” seems to be …
Suffolk County town supervisors and legislators have made their opinion, cautioning against retention of migrants to be placed in Suffolk County, known. In a joint-statement by the Suffolk …
Six William Floyd High School student-musicians have been selected as All-State musicians by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), an honor reserved for the best high school musicians …
Long Island homeowners looking to play a role in reducing stormwater runoff, which is one of the leading causes of nitrogen pollution in our waterways, will soon be eligible for grants to help cover …
On Oct. 9, supervisor Ed Romaine (center), deputy supervisor Dan Panico (with scissor) and Suffolk County Legis. Jim Mazzarella (right, holding ribbon) celebrated the grand opening ribbon-cutting …
Their names were Jack, Harry, Elijah, Rachel, Abby, Gin, Ebo and Phillip. There are bills for their shoes, the fabric for their clothing, and medicine when required. They were the …
Two days before Thanksgiving, singer Jane Monheit was back on Long Island for a visit with family before jetting off to India to perform at a jazz festival. After Mumbai, her upcoming tour …
The Great South Bay Music Festival is back for their 16th anniversary. The four-day music and arts festival presented by Voodoo Ranger, will return to the newly revamped waterfront at Shorefront Park …
The William Floyd Colonials’ bid for a sixth Long Island championship came up short, as William Floyd lost to Massapequa, 35-7. The Colonials finished the regular season and playoffs with …
