By Rupert Deedes Northport police using drones have finally located the nest of the hawks that have been dive bombing and attacking people in downtown Northport. More and more hawks are nesting on Long Island, resulting in a growing number of encounters with people. Hawks normally stay away from people because human beings are too large to be hunted, but hawks behave differently during the nesting season, attacking people who are viewed as a threat to the hawks’ nests - their

by Maggie Parker The Suffolk County police are on the hunt for two masked thieves who stole $9,000.00 worth of perfume from the Ulta Beauty cosmetics store in Huntington. Ever since the passing of bail reform that has removed the judges discretion when it comes to penalizing criminals, New York State has witnessed one brazen theft after another. Crime rates are surging and just in 2022 alone, Long Island has had a string of designer purse ateliers, sneaker showrooms and Big B

By Maureen Daly The Huntington Town Board hosted a special awards and bon voyage ceremony this week for the new US Ambassador to Greece, George Tsunis. Tsunis is a Locust Valley resident, who lived for many years in Huntington. Tsunis was confirmed last month by the US Senate in a bipartisan vote. He will travel to Hreece and present his credentials to the Greek President later this spring. Tsunis is a local businessman, and chief of Chartwell Hotels. He is re-building the

By Nolan Cleary Nominations for Town of Oyster Bay’s hometown hero veteran have officially opened. Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board made the announcement this week, that nominations are open to veterans who live in the area. Those selected will be honored at the Town’s ‘Salute to Veterans’ Celebration scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at TOBAY Beach. All residents are invited to attend. “The Town of Oyster Bay’s ‘Salute to America’ Celebratio

By Chris O’Neill During a hearing on Thursday, April 7, 2022, the Huntington Zoning Board of Appeals postponed a decision on whether to approve a plan by the Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts to allow overnight camping for 25 tents (up to a possible 70 in the future) on its 140 acre location located in Wheatley Heights. The hearing was postponed for three weeks to give Usdan time to respond to complaints. Usdan hopes to use income from the ‘glampsites’ to fund scholarships for

By Priya Persaud Port Washington swore-in Emma Nadel as its first female fire captain, serving Flower Hill Hose Company No. 1. Nadel’s installation occurred at the Department’s 117th Annual Inspection Dinner Dance,l held at the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club. Coincidentally, Nadel became the first female captain during Woman’s History Month. Her new position exemplifies how far the roles of women have advanced throughout society. “It was such an honor to attend the Flower Hill Hose