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A jump-start on civic-mindedness - Suffolk County News
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Letters to the Editor. The new Bayport Junior Civic Association Board (left to right): Alyssa DeStefano, historian; James Herlihy, treasurer; Andrew Treulich, co-president; Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, who swore in the board at their first meeting; Billy Draffin, co-president; and Matt Ogno, sergeant-at-arms. Not pictured is co-president Ryan Jones. A jump-start on civic-mindedness. Story By: LIZ FINNEGAN. Spreading the word about the initial meeting on April 1, the group was able to garner 20 ...
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Heavy winds at Bay Shore regatta - Suffolk County News
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Letters to the Editor. Heavy winds at Bay Shore regatta. Story By: LIZ FINNEGAN. The winds kicked up nicely at last weekend’s Great South Bay Yacht Racing Association Invitational Regatta hosted by the Bay Shore Yacht Club. But in good windy conditions, problems can occur, such as the cancellation of the Saturday race after a Narrasketuck boat, one of nine that showed up to participate that day, flipped over. Bellport Bay Yacht Club. Like what you have read? To subscribe to the Suffolk County News. Sayvi...
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Flights to remember - Suffolk County News
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Letters to the Editor. Franklin (center) is pictured here with President Ford (far left) and President Carter (far right) and two presidential aides on Air Force One. Story By: LIZ FINNEGAN. Mr President” (Webster Falls Media, July 2015). The book chronicles his history-making assignment as the only crewmember to have served five U.S. presidents and their families. Ldquo;I woke them up and I put them to bed,” he remarked. Ldquo;There were steel barons from Pittsburg and presidents of corporations that us...
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A sport for all ages - Suffolk County News
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Letters to the Editor. Regatta image from last year. A sport for all ages. Story By: LIZ FINNEGAN. The Great South Bay Yacht Racing Association season continues with weekend Junior and Invitational regattas. The events that were held last Friday and Saturday at the Westhampton Yacht Squadron brought out the best sailors in all age categories. On Saturday, the seasoned sailors took part in the Invitational with five different class vessels from four sailing clubs. 1 Lee Shilling, Point O’ Wood YC. 3 Bridg...
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Explosion and fire at Daisy Garden - Suffolk County News
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Letters to the Editor. Some of the damage to the business is pictured here. Explosion and fire at Daisy Garden. Story By: LIZ FINNEGAN. Late last Wednesday, Aug. 5, the skies over Bayport were ablaze after a fire at the nursery caused a 40-pound propane tank at Daisy Garden to explode. The fire destroyed many of the plants and some of the outbuildings, while severely damaging others. Ldquo;The fire was under control in 30 minutes,” Chief Fleming said, adding that it was all over in a few hours....Ldquo;W...
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Revisiting a critical time in FI history - Suffolk County News
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Letters to the Editor. Special panel discussion at the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library. Revisiting a critical time in FI history. Story By: RICK CHALIFOUX. Panel participants included Fire Island National Seashore superintendent Chris Soller, New York State Senator Tom Croci, Fire Island Association president Suzy Goldhirsch, reporter Karl Grossman, Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society administrator Dave Griese, and Susan and Cathy Barbash—daughters of Maurice Barbash, original chairma...
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36th Annual Summerfest - Suffolk County News
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Letters to the Editor. The annual Summerfest downtown brought people from near and far to enjoy all of the attractions. Story By: LIAM HOFMEISTER. As the engines churned, children shrieked in glee. The colossal carnival rides of vivid green, purple and blue gave Long Island kids the thrills of their lives at Sayville’s annual Summerfest last weekend. From the main stage at Gillette Park to Main Street performance areas, live music did not disappoint. Soundswell, a Long Island jam band, kept the energ...
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Letters to the Editor. Sayville’s newspaper, The Suffolk County News, was founded in 1884 and was originally named the Sayville News. Walter Burling of Southampton was its founder and first editor. He started quite a number of small newspapers on Long Island. Why he started them but didn’t remain, we will never know. The first issue of the Sayville News appeared September 12, 1885. A year later, September 11th, A.D. Hawkins took over as editor, and Mr. Burling returned to Southampton. Two years later on ...
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Heartland concerns continue - Suffolk County News
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Letters to the Editor. Story By: RICK CHALIFOUX. Tuesday’s Islip Town Board meeting featured public testimony on a range of topics, including the lack of available services for the handicapped, requests for the removal of an obstructive wall on a waterfront block, and some criticism of the proposed Heartland Town Square project. Ldquo;For 13 years, under many administrations, phasing has been paramount with this application,” said Periconi. “Is phasing still an option being considered? Ldquo;Please give ...
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