East end firefighters are battling wind-driven brush fires in the Pine Barrens along Sunrise Highway in Riverhead township tonight. The fires erupted at approximately 1:30 this afternoon and officials ...

Although fetching is more commonly associated with dogs, a study by Mikel Delgado from Purdue University and colleagues found that 4 in 10 pet cats also engage in the behavior. The findings were ...

Members of the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) at Northwell Health/South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore gathered outside the hospital last week to demand that Northwell negotiate a ...

When it comes to “talking dogs,” breed names can be misleading. French Poodles are not French, and Great Danes are not Danish. Both breeds were developed in Germany. This confusion prompted me to ...

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The Village of Lindenhurst would like to remind residents of some of the ways they can help to keep the Village safe during the cold and snow: • Be alert to weather advisories. To receive alerts ...

Lindenhurst Village officials recently recognized the local youth groups and organizations who took part in the Mayor’s Beautification Society Wreath Project. In late fall, the society asked local ...

A new bill introduced by Assemblyman Michael Durso and Senator Alexis Weik would require New York schools to include an EKG as part of regular sports physicals. An EKG is a non-invasive procedure that ...

Last week during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Monty, a champion Giant Schnauzer, received the honor of Best in Show (BIS) out of an entry of over 2,500 dogs from 201 breeds. Why does ...

First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry needs items this season. The church is requesting those interested in donating to stop by with any of the following items: pancake mix, oatmeal, boxed macaroni ...

Emily Rodriguez, an eighth grader at Deer Park’s Robert Frost Middle School, was recently named a runner up in the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month essay contest, earning a new iPad as her prize. For the ...