It’s not an outright ban, but the Sag Harbor Village Board this week adopted tough restrictions on the use of power leaf blowers that would include heavy fines for those... more
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. American Parkinson Disease Association will commemorate the month with a “Did You Know?” campaign that will educate the public about Parkinson’s disease, highlighting everything from statistics and symptoms to personal stories and ways to get involved, while also helping those affected by Parkinson’s disease to feel empowered with the resources and support they need. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has an affiliated support group for those with Parkinson’s disease. Approximately one million people live with Parkinson’s disease in the United States, 65,000 of whom are in New York State. There are 90,000 new diagnoses every ...
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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The Retreat’s Stephanie House Shelter is in need of basic items to help serve its clients. The shelter provides a safe haven and critical resources for survivors of domestic violence. Among the items need are clothing, toiletries, and school and kitchen supplies. Specifically, The Retreat is seeking women’s clothes in large, extra large and XXL, underwear and slippers; toiletries including shampoo and conditioner, body wash and lip balm; school supplies including 5-subject notebooks, pens and pencils, colored pencils, markers, crayons, and Post-it Notes; for the kitchen, can openers and utensils. Donations may be shipped or dropped off at the main ...
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Faculty, administrators, staff and current students at Suffolk County Community College will welcome new and prospective students at an open house on Sunday, April 6, from noon to 2 p.m. Open House will take place at all three of the college’s campuses in Riverhead, Selden and Brentwood, as well as its Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center in Riverhead. College faculty and administrators will greet visitors and offer detailed information about Suffolk’s varied degree and certificate programs. Admissions staff will be available to help students and parents answer questions and complete the admissions process, and financial aid representatives will provide information ...
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SAG HARBOR VILLAGE — Village Police arrested a Sag Harbor Village resident, Sofia Fernandez Nava, 27, last Thursday afternoon on a misdemeanor charge of petty larceny. It appears from the arrest report that Fernandez Nava made two classic mistakes, if in fact, she is guilty as charged: She did not look up to look for surveillance cameras, and she returned to the scene of the crime. Police said that Fernandez Nava entered a boutique on Main Street on February 23. According to the report, Fernandez Nava picked up a dress valued at $595 and went into the changing room, and ...
5 Mar 2025 by Staff Writer
Stephen J. Kotz on Jul 1, 2020