Michael is an editor at Long Island Patch who covers Farmingdale, Huntington, Northport, Smithtown and more. He's lived in Farmingdale his whole life. He earned his bachelor's degree in journalism at Stony Brook University and master's from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.
"We are so proud of the upgrades at Otsego," Supervisor Ed Smyth said. The playground and pickleball courts took over a year to complete.
"Community spirit soared" as the Bulls won their homecoming game. Check out photos from the festivities.
The hospital is among the nation’s top 10 percent for Coronary Intervention and Pulmonary Care, according to Healthgrades.
Chocolates, other candies and some decorations are poisonous to pets and can be fatal if ingested, health officials warn.
The air was so "noxious" with the odor of ammonia, rot, and feces that officers couldn't remain in the home for long periods, the SPCA says.
The shop's mission is to "provide a safe, convenient, and accessible platform for adults to purchase wellness products."
Ivie, a 5-month-old female, watched her siblings get adopted. She hopes her turn is next. "Won’t you make her kitty dreams come true?"
Dolce and Gabbana, 5-month-old bonded sisters, are "simply beautiful inside and out." Would you like to meet them?
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ALSO: A truck got wedged in pavement and had to be removed; handbag stolen from car; graffiti found; sick raccoon put down, police say.
Representatives from Stony Brook Children’s Hospital visited classes at Forest Brook Elementary for lessons on safety and injury prevention.
Donors have donated thousands of turkeys to Long Island Cares so it can help food-insecure people have a full Thanksgiving meal.
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An employee of the store denied the $100 bill and transaction, police say.
