Yaphank, NY

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  • Report: Thousands of homeless veterans on LI, NYC

    ...among veterans was higher in Suffolk County than in Nassau and any county in New York City, according to a federal report Sen. Charles Schumer cited Wednesday. The number of homeless vets in Suffolk totaled 1,261, compared to 1,023 in Nassau, according to... |more

  • Sheriffs say drugs may be a factor in Yaphank crash

    ...on a tree," said Chief Michael Sharkey of the Suffolk sheriffs.A witness said it took about 30 minutes for volunteers from the Yaphank, Brookhaven and Ridge fire departments to free the driver.Sharkey said he was unconscious when he was airlifted to Stony... |more

  • Fall harvest festivals on Long Island

    ...a person; children younger than 3 are free. Fees for food and craft itemsAdmission includes a pumpkin, unlimited tractor-pulled wagon rides, arts and crafts, live music, a corn maze, games and pony rides. Click here for more events related to Halloween ... |more

  • A look at some other projects

    ...860 residential units and a 250-room hotel. Scott Rechler, a Lighthouse partner, is developing the project through his company, RXR Realty. Glen Isle was first proposed in February 2003. The project was later scaled back from its original scope to accommodate... |more

  • EDITORIAL: Yet another task force isn't needed for Yaphank project

    ...a superfluous task force.Levy wants to build 1,000 town homes and condos - 785 of them affordable - on county land in Yaphank, plus stores and offices (with 72 apartments above them), and arenas. We like the project's scope, given our huge need for affordable... |more

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  • Report: Thousands of homeless veterans on LI, NYC

    ...among veterans was higher in Suffolk County than in Nassau and any county in New York City, according to a federal report Sen. Charles Schumer cited Wednesday. The number of homeless vets in Suffolk totaled 1,261, compared to 1,023 in Nassau, according to... |more

  • Fatal hit and run on Montauk Hwy.

    ...between Smith Street and Yaphank Avenue Authorities are investigating the accident as a hit and run, but have not released any information on the vehicle they are searching for. Montauk Highway was closed between Smith Street and Yaphank Avenue for the... |more

  • Sheriffs say drugs may be a factor in Yaphank crash

    ...on a tree," said Chief Michael Sharkey of the Suffolk sheriffs.A witness said it took about 30 minutes for volunteers from the Yaphank, Brookhaven and Ridge fire departments to free the driver.Sharkey said he was unconscious when he was airlifted to Stony... |more

  • Fall harvest festivals on Long Island

    ...a person; children younger than 3 are free. Fees for food and craft itemsAdmission includes a pumpkin, unlimited tractor-pulled wagon rides, arts and crafts, live music, a corn maze, games and pony rides. Click here for more events related to Halloween ... |more

  • A look at some other projects

    ...860 residential units and a 250-room hotel. Scott Rechler, a Lighthouse partner, is developing the project through his company, RXR Realty. Glen Isle was first proposed in February 2003. The project was later scaled back from its original scope to accommodate... |more

About Yaphank, NY

Yaphank is a census-designated place (CDP) in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 5,025 at the 2000 census.

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