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Long read11m readChristian Long Islanders are as divided on the hot-button abortion issue as most of the country. Between the extremes — no abortion at all or abortion with no restrictions — there is nuance among Christians on the island.
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4m read4m readThe 18th edition will be a fully live-person event for first time since 2019.
1m read1m readUpcoming Events
Online Lecture: Maritime Smuggling on Long Island: From Pirates to Rumrummers
Online lecture by historian, author and former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer on "Maritime Smuggling on Long Island: From Pirates to Rumrummers" via the Henry L. Ferguson Museum on Fishers Island. To join the session, register.
Virtual Lecture: History of the LIRR with a North Shore Perspective
Don Fisher of the Railroad Museum of Long Island will discuss the formation and growth of the Long Island Rail Road, discover the train stations along the North Shore of Long Island and the importance of the rail line for travel to New York City, moderated by Creative Services Director Mari Irizarry, register for a Zoom link
Where
Three Village Historical Society
93 N. Country Rd.
Setauket, NY
11733
Phone: 631-751-3730
Price
$5 donation
Website
tvhs.orgVirtual Lecture: The Wondrous World of Toy and Model Trains
The Wondrous World of Toy and Model Trains is a virtual presentation in collaboration with the Railroad Museum of Long Island by Donald G. Fisher. Join in for a short journey through the history of toy and model trains. Discover the varying sizes of miniature trains that you can operate in your home. We will discuss the basics of creating a train layout and look at some images of what our North Fork neighbors have built. Attendees are asked to register at https://www.southoldhistorical.org/upcoming or directly at https://bit.ly/3qKNXsO. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar
Where
Southold Historical Museum
55200 Route 25 (Main Road and Maple Lane)
Southold, NY
11971
Phone: 631-765-5500
Price
Free
Website
southoldhistorical.orgOn a bleak but fortuitous January day, "Onna House" began to take shape.
Long read6m readOf the more than 70 New York State judges who went to the three-night retreat at Star Island Resort & Marina, 20 later tested positive for the coronavirus, a court system spokesman said.
1m read1m readIf you're looking for a getaway this holiday weekend, a staycation is the perfect escape.
4m read4m readAt age 45, this teaching pro from Atlantic Golf Club will tee off Thursday in the PGA Championship.
2m read2m readGrab a towel and some sunblock, and follow the sound of the waves.
5m read5m readThe town had planned to temporarily close the airport as part of its transition to a private facility, which would allow the town to institute a series of flight restrictions to reduce air traffic.
2m read2m readEighteen Long Island school districts have frozen tax rates, and four are calling for cuts. New Suffolk and Wainscott on the East End are seeking to pierce the tax cap.
3m read3m readThe event will include more than 30 concerts across six venues on the East End.
Long Island's 124 school districts are proposing average spending increases of 4.17% for 2022-23, a Newsday survey found. Average tax collections are due to rise only 1.54%.
4m read4m readThey've got all you need to go fishing — bait, tackle — and they'll clean your catch, too.
3m read3m readBig changes aimed at cutting noise and traffic are about to go into effect. But will they work?
4m read4m readLong Island's religious communities offer a variety of events each week.
1m read1m readThe couple have six children aged 8 to 1.
1m read1m readThey say they have strong public support but are facing continued opposition from a coalition of religious and medical groups.
4m read4m readThe summit's other overall winners included students from Amityville High School and Fishers Island School.
2m read2m readThe aim is to reduce pollution and protect wildlife, but some fear the proposals could hurt local businesses.
2m read2m readGreenport officials are requesting help from Southold to fund roughly $750,000 of the proposed sewer expansion in the village. The project should help protect water and accommodate growth, they say.
2m read2m readIt was one of the original canned cocktails. Will it lead the spiked ice pop charge?
1m read1m readSuffolk County officials flew 257 Moderna doses from Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma to Elizabeth Field Airport to ensure the shots stayed cold enough.
2m read2m readFrom Peconic on the North Fork to Amagansett on the South Fork, summer is quieter and more relaxing, residents say.
Long read12m readOfficials are developing a plan to remove the submerged trawler, where a patchy sheen has been observed in the area and concerns a resident who said he smells diesel.
1m read1m readTwo men were rescued from a sinking commercial fishing vessel three nautical miles south of...
1m read1m readThe Fishers Island Utility Co. wants to build affordable housing on the island to house...
1m read1m readThe tornado that touched down Monday morning on Fishers Island, at the eastern end of...
1m read1m readDespite its proximity to Connecticut, the island's ties to Long Island can be traced to a 1664 land patent.
1m read1m readNo fatalities were reported, but the tornado toppled trees, yanked down power lines and moved small buildings off their foundations, the National Weather Service said.
1m read1m readVOTING 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Fishers Island School. THE BUDGET The...
The test-boycott movement on Long Island continued to post sizeable numbers Wednesday for the fourth...
3m read3m readElementary and middle school students in at least 78 of Long Island’s 124 public school...
3m read3m readMany students across Long Island were well-equipped to start the academic year, thanks in part...
2m read2m readSouthold Town officials are studying a proposal from a Fishers Island-based electric company that would...
1m read1m readWith the aid of $100,000 in earmarked state funds, damaged roads on Fishers Island could...
1m read1m readVOTING 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Fishers Island School. THE BUDGET The proposed 2017-18...
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3m read3m readStudents of color have gone from being the minority to the majority in 32 Long Island districts over the past 20 years, a Newsday analysis found.
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