Stony Brook Southampton To Launch Master’s Program In Health Administration
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on Jun 21, 2017
Stony Brook Southampton will launch a new master’s program this fall that’s focused on health administration. The curriculum for the Master of Health Administration Program—a two-year, 50-credit program for aspiring... more
Cellphone emergency alerts went out on Monday night November 27 due to an issue with at least one cell phone carrier “that is causing disruptions to 911 call service” at 911 call centers in Suffolk County. The Suffolk County Police Department is urging residents in need of 911 service to call 631-852-COPS if they get a busy signal after dialing the three-digit emergency number. That number will provide prompts to direct residents to their local police jurisdiction. “The department is working to identify and rectify the issue as quickly as possible,” said the SCPD in a release, “and there has ...
27 Nov 2023 by Staff Writer
George Washington’s spies came from Long Island and New York City, and they risked their lives to get important information to the general. They knew that, earlier, the British had captured patriot spy Nathan Hale, who was carrying sketches of their fortifications and troop movements. Without a trial, the British hanged him on September 22, 1776. Washington considered intelligence vital to the patriot cause and realized that timeliness was critical. He was most interested in reports of British plans, troop numbers and disposition of naval vessels. Washington asked Benjamin Tallmadge to recruit spies, mainly in New York City, where the ...
by Jim Marquardt
The Legislative Commission on the Future of the Long Island Power Authority, a bipartisan eight-member panel, has concluded that LIPA should be a full public utility and operate the electric system on Long Island itself, not contract out the work. This comes as PSEG, the Newark, New Jersey-based utility that former Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2011 arranged to get a contract to run the Long Island grid, has been involved in intense lobbying of state officials to keep doing it. The commission’s just-out report said cutting out PSEG would provide a savings of $50 million to $80 million a year ...
by Karl Grossman
It’s exciting to hear that the first of 12 wind turbines has been installed to provide clean energy for eastern Long Island. The turbines will catch the steady breezes 35 miles out, invisible from the beach. While good news, South Fork Wind’s 132 megawatts only put a dent in the 9 gigawatts that New York needs in total. Four major offshore wind projects, totaling slightly over 4 gigawatts of power, were thrown into limbo when the Public Service Commission denied them inflation adjustments. Those projects are going out for rebid, but it’s pretty hard to imagine they’ll come in cheaper. ...
by Staff Writer
“Shellabration,” the annual ode to shellfish in the Village of Greenport, returns on December 2 and 3, from noon to 4 p.m. each day. Wristbands are now available for purchase allowing access to participating Greenport establishments to enjoy local shellfish, wine and beer pairings during a weekend-long restaurant walk. All proceeds generated from wristband sales will support Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program’s shellfish restoration and community stewardship projects, specifically the SPAT (Suffolk Project in Aquaculture Training) Program and Back to the Bays Initiative. Participating restaurants will offer those wearing official Shellabration wristbands access to $8 small plate menu items featuring ...
by Staff Writer
The popular Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Heart of the Hamptons will return to Coopers Beach on Saturday, December 9. The 2023 Plunge will mark the 20th anniversary of the event. Last year, over 800 people attended to take the plunge or cheer on participants as they jumped into the chilly water of the Atlantic Ocean to help support those in need. Since the first Polar Bear Plunge in 2004, the event has raised more than $2 million to support Heart of the Hamptons and its programs, which include food, clothing, and assistance to over 6,000 individuals, including children, families, ...
by Staff Writer
The Bridgehampton Museum, in partnership with the Hampton Library and the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center, will host “Gifts & Carols: A Community Singalong” on Saturday, December 16, at 4 p.m. The event will feature a small holiday celebration with light refreshments at the historic Nathaniel Rogers House, 2539 Montauk Highway, and a group singalong on the front porch. The main goal of this event is to also function as a toy drive in support of the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreation Center. Individuals and businesses are invited to participate by donating wrapped gifts (no more than $30 in ...
by Staff Writer
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on Jun 21, 2017