Northwell Sponsors Sunscreen Dispensers

The Northwell Health Cancer Institute is sponsoring more than 150 free sunscreen dispensers across the five boroughs and throughout Long Island this summer. There are 75 dispensers with SPF 30 sunscreen available at all New York City aquatic centers; 51 at beaches throughout the five Read More …

Early Voting for General Election to Open Oct. 26

Early voting in Suffolk County in the Nov. 5 general election will open Saturday Oct.26 and continue through Sunday Nov. 3. Huntington voters will be able to cast their early ballots at the VFW Post 1469, 210 W Pulaski Rd, Huntington Station. There is no early Read More …

Former Village Restaurant Selling for $1.3 Million

The building previously occupied by Almarco Italian Grille is selling for $1.3 million. The restaurant, which was seized by the New York State tax department for back taxes in January, is at 13 Wall St. The 2,000-square foot site is listed with Linda Lugo of Read More …

Man Struck by Lightning in Northport

A Northport man was struck by lightning Sunday night in front of his home on Ocean Avenue, Northport police said Monday. Jonathan Borriello, a 29-year-old male, was struck by lightning in front of his home about 10:38 p.m.  He went out to his front porch Read More …

LIRR Service Diversions, Longer Commutes Will Continue Monday

The Long Island Rail Road said Sunday that while work on the Cherry Avenue bridge is expected to conclude Monday, Port Jefferson trains will continue to be diverted to the South Shore. Commuters were warned to expect longer travel times of up to an hour. Read More …

PSEG to Inspect Power Lines Via Helicopter

Starting Monday, PSEG-LI will be using helicopters to inspect power lines and equipment on Long Island. PSEG Long Island will be using a blue and yellow Bell Jet Ranger helicopter to conduct aerial equipment inspections. The inspection helicopter will hover above structures for a short Read More …

East Jericho Turnpike Building for Sale for $1.2 Million

A 7,000-square foot building on East Jericho Turnpike is listed for sale at $1.2 million. Mica World, at 691 East Jericho Turnpike, has a sign saying the store is closing because of the owner’s retirement but it is still operating part-time. The property is identified Read More …

Local Students Awarded Degrees

Elmira College Cassie Chun of Commack was among the graduates celebrated at the 161st Elmira College Commencement on Sunday, June 2 at the First Arena, Elmira. The exercises included the conferring of 204 undergraduate and 22 graduate degrees. Following a welcome and award recognitions by Elmira College President Read More …

Wanted: 2 Men Who Stole Merchandise From Home Depot

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking two men who stole merchandise from a Huntington store in May. Two men stole a gas grill, an echo gas trimmer and paint rollers from Home Depot on New York Read More …

Man Accused of Touching Woman at Cold Spring Park

A Syosset man was accused Friday of touching a woman walking in Cold Spring Harbor State Park. Suffolk Police said a woman was approached by Fengchu Zhou as she walked on a trail in the park about 10:40 a.m. The woman called police, who arrested Read More …

Huntington LIRR Crossings to Close for Repaving

The Long Island Rail Road will temporarily shut down some track crossings in Huntington next week for repaving. Tuesday, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. West Rogues Path Crossing will be repaved and closed to road traffic. During those hours, drivers can use Oakwood Road/East Gate Drive for Read More …

2 Beaches Closed in Huntington Because of Bacteria

Centerport Yacht Club Beach and Valley Grove Beach, both in the Town of Huntington, are closed to bathing because bacteria in excess of acceptable criteria was found.   Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. James Tomarken, bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, Read More …