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Oyster Bay Today, the town's new website, highlights local businesses, events and history, such as Teddy Roosevelt's connection to Oyster Bay

New Town of Oyster Bay website, 'Oyster Bay Today,' live

The Town of Oyster Bay has launched a new interactive website, Oyster Bay Today, which town officials are optimistic will attract tourism to the town’s municipalities and support local … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/7/24

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi went to Washington on Tuesday to show his support for President Biden’s executive order to temporarily change the country’s immigration policy.

President Biden’s asylum restrictions spark much debate

Local community leaders and officials had a variety of responses to President Biden’s move to address the ongoing migrant influx at the United States’ southern border with Mexico on … more

By Roksana Amid | 6/7/24

The Long Beach City Council, City Manager Dan Creighton and Comptroller Inna Reznik announced that they managed to find a way to keep property taxes from increase with passage of the new budget.

What won't Long Beach's approved budget do? Increase taxes

Long Beach’s nearly $105 million budget for fiscal year 2024-25, which holds the line on property taxes, was adopted by the City Council at its May 21 meeting. The preliminary spending … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 5/31/24

Congressman Tom Suozzi presented a Purple Heart and a shadow box filled with other military medals to Doug Olitsky, the grandson of WWII Navy Veteran William Olitsky, to honor his service. Many members of the Olitsky family attended the ceremony.

Congressman Tom Suozzi honors a Sea Cliff WWII veteran who gave everything

WWII Navy veteran William Olitsky never talked about the war. His grandson, Douglas Olitsky only discovered that his grandfather was an unrecognized hero while doing research for an upcoming family … more

By Laura Lane | 5/31/24

Governor Kathy Hochul, left, joined Bruce Stillman, president and CEO of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, to inspect the ongoing construction of the new Pancreatic Center of Excellence.

$15 million state grant supports Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in the fight against pancreatic cancer

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has received a $15 million grant from New York State to support the construction of its Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence. The funding, announced by Governor Kathy … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/31/24

Board of Education members, faculty, staff and residents erupted into applause at the news of the budget's passage.

North Shore School District budget passes by wide margin

The North Shore School District's budget for the 2024-25 school year passed Tuesday night, with 2,043 for to 1,172 against. The new budget addresses the school district’s significant … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/24/24

Poll workers from the Board of Education tallied the votes for the Oyster Bay-East Norwich school district’s budget election at Oyster Bay High School Tuesday night.

Both Oyster Bay-East Norwich and Locust Valley school budgets pass

The chorus room at Oyster Bay High School was silent at 9 p.m. on Tuesday night, as poll workers from the Board of Elections tallied the votes. Superintendent Francesco Ianni and Deputy … more

By Laura Lane | 5/24/24

Joe Hili, fourth from left, presented a new American flag to Bayville Mayor Steve Minicozzi during a brief ceremony on the Village Green on May 14.

Bayville’s American Legion members revive Old Glory

Everyone loves a parade, including the residents of Bayville. Every Memorial Day, when they gather for the annual parade, the route, on Bayville and Ludlum avenues, is lined with American flags. The … more

By Laura Lane | 5/24/24

Liberty New York Water President Deborah Franco reached out to customers in an email asking for support to remove the Special Franchise Tax.

Liberty New York Water wants elimination of Special Franchise Tax

Liberty New York Water is advocating for the elimination of the Special Franchise Tax, arguing that this tax significantly inflates customer water bills without providing direct benefits to the … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/24/24

$15 million state grant supports Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in the fight against pancreatic cancer

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has received a $15 million grant from New York State to support the construction of its Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence. The funding, announced by Governor Kathy … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/24/24