Noah Green, a 20-year-old resident of Shirley, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for attempted murder and related charges following a shooting incident that occurred in front of former U.S. Congressman Lee Zeldin's home in October 2022. The sentence includes five years of post-release supervision.
The Town of Brookhaven Women's Services Division is set to launch its Career EDGE Job Readiness series on October 29. This initiative aims to support unemployed and under-employed women by providing professional skills, career coaching, and networking opportunities in a supportive environment. The program will take place on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Sachem Library in Holbrook, NY, with sessions scheduled for October 29, November 12, 19, 26, and December 3.
Brookhaven Women in Science (BWIS), a nonprofit group at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory, has announced the establishment of the Brookhaven Women in Science Mentorship Award. This initiative aims to enhance STEM education for girls from elementary through high school and increase women's representation in these fields.
The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Babylon Dental Care's Chief Operating Officer, Jenn Brown, introduced Dr. Jamie Contreras as a new addition to their practice in an October 10 news release. "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Contreras to our practice," she said.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Twelve students from William Floyd High School have been selected as New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State musicians for 2024. This recognition is given to the top high school musicians in New York State. The NYSSMA All-State Festival will take place from December 5-8 at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music Concert Hall.
Suffolk County Community College and St. Joseph's University have announced a new partnership to offer guaranteed acceptance for nearly all of St. Joseph’s programs to students who choose joint admission. The collaboration between the two institutions includes 48 articulation agreements, allowing students to continue their education on Long Island.
On October 10, Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner visited Miller Place High School to engage with students in Tara Penske’s 12th Grade Civics classes. During her visit, she discussed her role and responsibilities as a member of the local government and those of her colleagues on the Town Board.
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico has announced that Drew Scott, a veteran broadcast journalist, will assume the role of Director of Communications on October 14th. Scott, who has spent over 40 years in Long Island news broadcasting, will be tasked with sharing vital information from the Town government to the public and media through various channels including Optimum Channel 18, press releases, special events, and online platforms.