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The Joe Jurgielewicz & Son Duck Farm has been going strong in Hamburg, Pennsylvania since 1983 – but before that, they were one of the many Long Island duck farmers.

Dan’s Papers

Ghosts of Long Island’s Past: What Happened to the Duck Farms?

FCA’s Ryan Kiser (holding scissors), FCA President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds (left), Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine (right) and FCA staff and supporters celebrate opening another THRIVE center to help those in addiction recovery.

Health

Long Island THRIVE recovery centers expand, supporting 18,000 in addiction recovery

By Long Island Press

Marking the end of summer is the annual Hampton Classic Horse Show. The current show has grown into one of the largest horse events in the United States. It features the top equestrians from around the world, with over 1,400 horses competing in more than 200 events. The total prize money for the high-stakes competitions is just under a million dollars.

Fire Island News

Aspiring for the Hampton Classic Horse Show

Recycling Plant The Crown Sanitation Facility in Baiting Hollow was still smoldering as of Wednesday afternoon.

Dan’s Papers

Riverhead officials provide updates on recycling plant fire

Long Island's last duck farm – Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue – is looking to rebuild after a bird flu outbreak.

Dan’s Papers

After Avian Flu Outbreak, Long Island’s Last Duck Farm Rebuilds

The Waterdrinker Farm Tulip Festival is loaded with photo ops

Dan’s Papers

Waterdrinker Farm Tulip Festival Celebrates Spring in Bloom

Anti-Trump

Politics

‘Hands Off’ Anti-Trump Protestors Hit The Streets Across Long Island

By Michael Malaszczyk & Nicole Formisano

Duck

Dan’s Papers

Fate of LI’s Last Duck Farm Hangs in the Balance of Newly Hatched Ducklings

Family and Children's Association CEO Jeffrey Reynolds said the federal funding freeze would have slashed a quarter of the organization's budget

Politics

Federal funding freeze threat looms over Long Island organizations

By Cameryn Oakes

Photo of Eric Gerwatowski, of New Hyde Park, at Capitol riots on Jan. 6, 2021. Gerwatowski was potentially one of the Long Islanders pardoned by President Donald Trump

Jan. 6 pardons potentially include 11 Long Islanders

By Cameryn Oakes

Crescent Duck Farm

Dan’s Papers

Crescent Duck Farm Bird Flu Outbreak: ‘Low Risk’ Of Human Infection, Expert Says

Carole Trottere hugging a woman who made a rock dedicated to a lost loved one

Health

Turning pain into purpose: Mother takes OD prevention into own hands after son’s death

By Cameryn Oakes

Stephen Prisco

Dan’s Papers

Meet Stephen Prisco, Owner of Prisco’s Gourmet Deli

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her fourth State of the State address in Albany on Tuesday, Jan. 14

Politics

State of the State: Hochul gears up for reelection fight with affordability and crime focus

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Crime news: East Meadow fire, Hicksville DWI and more

By Long Island Press

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Behind the Hedges

The 24 Priciest East End Commercial Real Estate Sales of 2024

Dr. David Chung is taking on Northwell Health's new role of director of clinical research at its cancer institute

Health

Dr. David Chung takes on clinical research director role to advance Northwell Health’s cancer treatment

By Cameryn Oakes

EJ’s PJ’s Winter Wonderland and Pajama Drive is collecting pajamas during a free, family-friendly event.

EJ’s PJ’s Winter Wonderland Pajama Drive collecting public donations

By Long Island Press

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Community Events

Kent Animal Shelter honored for 55 years of saving homeless animals

By Nicole Formisano

Farmingdale, N.Y.: Strain Stars, Long Island's first state-approved recreational cannabis dispensary on July 7, 2023 in Farmingdale, New York

Dan’s Papers

Strain Stars Cannabis Dispensary Opens in Riverhead Black Friday

Riverhead Town Hall

Dan’s Papers

Riverhead Town Board Approves Comprehensive Plan Without Sound Avenue Agritourism Resorts

Bernard J. Quinn

Fire Island News

HISTORY: The Miracle of Father Bernard Quinn

Leslie Anderson

Fire Island News

Leslie Blake Anderson (1966-2023)

Dashan J. Briggs Memorial Foundation, Inc.

Fire Island News

HISTORY: A Run for Valor: Staff Sgt. Dashan Briggs Memorial Foundation

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