Blue Alert System to Target Those Who Assault Police

Suffolk County will have a new alert system to help catch those who commit violent crimes against police officers. State Assemblyman Steve Stern and other elected officials, along with members of state and local police departments, announced the implementation of the Blue Alert System. The Read More …

Oheka Condos Aren’t Required to Meet Affordable Housing Rule

Plans for 95 condominiums at Oheka Castle don’t include a provision for affordable units. That’s because Town of Huntington rules that require builders to include some affordable units in new developers only apply to those that involve zone changes. updated: Oheka Castle is already zoned Read More …

Educators, Officials Prod Hochul on Free School Meals for All Students

Leaders of hunger-relief efforts, medical experts, educators and elected officials Friday called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to fund free meals for all students in her next state budget. Gathered at Jefferson Primary School in Huntington, the assemblage of leaders said that $280 million should be Read More …

LaLota Named Co-Chair of Long Island Sound Caucus

Reps. Nick LaLota, R-Amityville, and Joe Courtney, D-Conn., have been  named co-chairs of the bipartisan Long Island Sound Caucus. The caucus will focus on issues related to the Long Island Sound, including conservation, water, fishing, transportation, and energy. “I am proud to partner with my Read More …

Schools: AP Workshops for Teachers; FSL Book Fair

The Cold Spring Harbor Central School District hosted four days of workshops for more than 100 teachers of Advanced Placement courses islandwide. The teachers, representing 31 Long Island school districts, focused on improving student understanding and achievement on AP exams. “This initiative demonstrates Cold Spring Read More …

Huntington Bay on ‘Susceptible to Fiscal Stress’ List

A state comptroller’s report released Wednesday said that the Village of Huntington Bay was “susceptible to fiscal stress,” but Mayor Herbert Morrow said the rating was not a matter of concern. “We don’t take great stock in it,” he said. “Our financial situation is really Read More …

Man Indicted in Fatal Stabbing on Oakwood Road

The Huntington Station resident accused of stabbing another man to death and wounding the victim’s wife has been indicted, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said Wednesday. Candelario Cordova, 53, of Huntington Station, is charged in the death of Roque Cisneros, 58, on Feb. 16. Read More …

Woman Accused of Killing NYPD Officer Due in Court

The woman accused of killing a New York police officer from East Northport in a crash in 2021 is due back in court next week where a trial date is expected to be set. Jessica M. Beauvais is accused of driving drunk, running a roadblock Read More …

New Chef at Sandbar Collaborates with Master Chef Guy Reuge to Create an Elegant Easter Menu

Sandbar restaurant in Cold Spring Harbor is opening the spring dining season with an Easter Sunday Dinner that highlights Long Island specialties and the culinary expertise of two celebrated Chefs. Sandbar’s newly appointed Chef de Cuisine, Jon Luc Monteforte, collaborated with award-winning Master Chef Guy Reuge to Read More …

Board Gives Go-Ahead to Sports Programs

The Huntington Town Board recently approved the following sports, recreational events and contracts: An agreement with the Suffolk County Police Athletic League, Inc. to provide a soccer program at the Town of Huntington Manor Field Park from April 10-June 28. Sponsored by Town Supervisor Ed Read More …