The Board of Directors of Organización Latino Americana (OLA) of Eastern Long Island appointed former New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. as a member of its board. Thiele’s... more
U.S. Representative Nick LaLota announced this week that the House of Representatives approved $135 million in funding for the electron-ion collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory through the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act. The appropriation exceeds the president’s request by $25 million and is connected to approximately 970 Long Island jobs. “As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I fought for and won full federal funding for Brookhaven’s electron-ion collider project,” LaLota said in a press release. “This $135 million investment not only keeps construction on schedule and safeguards nearly 1,000 Long Island jobs, it ensures America ...
8 Sep 2025 by Staff Writer
The League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island and the North Fork will be spread out across the East End this month with voter registration/information tables in communities from Westhampton to Montauk on the South Fork, on Shelter Island and on the North Fork. The group will have tables on the Long Wharf during HarborFest in Sag Harbor on September 13 to 14, and at Southampton Town’s Anti-Bias Task Force picnic at Red Creek Park in Hampton Bays on September 20. For National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 16, tables will be set at the Montauk Post ...
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LTV Studios World Voices Series will present the third annual Celebrating Black Culture on the East End event with guest Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook, who goes by “Dr. Sujay,” on Thursday, July 3, at 7 p.m. The event will be hosted by Dr. Sujay with co-hosts Crystal Brown and Dr. Maria DeLongoria, and will feature conversations, dancing, refreshments and more. Guests from business, fashion, film and education will be interviewed and there will be performances by comedian Nicky Sunshine and surprise guests. Dr. Sujay served as the United States Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom from April 2011 to October 2013. ...
24 Jun 2025 by Staff Writer
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently reminded New Yorkers ...
14 Apr 2025 by Staff Writer
Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr., along with representatives from the New York State Sheriff’s Association and autism advocacy organizations recently announced the Suffolk sheriff’s office’s participation in the nationwide Blue Envelope Program. The initiative, being sponsored by the New York State Sheriff’s Association, is intended to facilitate smoother interactions between law enforcement officers and drivers on the autism spectrum during traffic stops. The program provides drivers with an official envelope to safely store essential documents, such as a driver’s license, vehicle registration, and insurance information. In addition, the blue envelope serves as a visual cue to officers, signaling that ...
10 Apr 2025 by Staff Writer
The Flying Point Foundation for Autism has joined forces with Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Division of Emergency Medical Services to hold a seminar to help first responders better understand and react to the special circumstances that can arise at an emergency involving people with autism. The annual seminar coincides with Autism Awareness Month, and will be held this year on Friday, April 25, starting at 9 a.m. at The Point, a space operated by the Flying Point Foundation for Autism, at 1370A Majors Path, Southampton (west side of Southampton Youth Services building). ...
27 Mar 2025 by Staff Writer
The Kendall Madison Foundation will hold its annual fundraiser on Friday, March 21, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett. The event will feature music by D.J. Dubbcity, dancing, food and raffles. Tickets are a donation of $25 per person or $40 for two to be made at the door.
19 Mar 2025 by Staff Writer
The Retreat has launched its new Abuse in Later Life (ALL) program in Suffolk County, designed to empower and support older adults facing domestic violence, sexual assault, neglect, economic abuse, exploitation, and other forms of harm. The innovative program, a first of its kind in the region, will deliver a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to addressing the unique needs of individuals aged 50 and older. Along with our partners Sepa MUJER, Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, Riverhead Police Department, EAC Network, and Suffolk County Sheriff, ALL ensures that older adults in Suffolk County receive the comprehensive support they deserve — because ...
10 Mar 2025 by Staff Writer
U.S. Representative Nick LaLota has been named vice chair of the For Country Caucus, a bipartisan group of military veterans in the U.S. House of Representatives dedicated to strengthening national security, supporting veterans, and fostering principled leadership in Congress. “I am honored to serve as vice chair of the bipartisan For Country Caucus for the 119th Congress. As a Navy Veteran, I understand the values of service, teamwork, and putting country before party — principles that guide our work in Congress,” LaLota said in a statement. “The For Country Caucus unites Republican and Democrat Veterans to advance policies that strengthen ...
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Despite persistent economic pressures and rising infrastructure costs across the region, Suffolk County Water Authority’s AAA bond rating remains unchanged, according to Fitch Ratings. The highest possible rating reflects SCWA’s strong financial management, operational efficiency and commitment to infrastructure investment without increasing long-term debt. The designation ensures SCWA would receive the most favorable interest rates if entering the bond market to fund critical infrastructure projects. “Maintaining this AAA rating demonstrates our commitment to fiscal responsibility and long-term planning,” said SCWA Chairman Charlie Lefkowitz. “Fitch’s decision reinforces that we are managing our resources wisely, which helps us keep costs down for ...
24 Feb 2025 by Staff Writer
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