Politics & Government

Brookhaven Bans Smoking on Town Beaches

Headlines from around Long Island, June 2.

Some of the news from around Long Island you may have missed this week.

Brookhaven Bans Smoking on Town Beaches

A Brookhaven Town law passed in 2011 banned smoking at town parks, athletic fields, public pools, playgrounds, golf courses, and cemeteries. Now, beaches have been added to that roster of places in town where you can't light up.

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The Town of Brookhaven has amended that 2011 law to include beaches, effective immediately. The town board unanimously approved the measure following a public hearing on the matter.

Holy Trinity Holds Blessing of the Cars

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Holy Trinity’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.) Club held their Annual Blessing of the Cars recently in anticipation of prom season.

This event was created by the school’s chaplain,to promote safe driving with the Senior class as prom season approaches. More than 40 vehicles were blessed, including Driver’s Education cars and school buses.

'I [Heart] NY' Tourism Logo Getting a Transplant

Love for New York comes in many forms, and now the state wants to hear yours.

As part of a summer tourism advertising push, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and tourism officials are asking New Yorkers and visitors to submit ideas for other symbols that could appear in place of the iconic heart within the logo.

Study Aims to Bring New Sewers to Deer Park, North Babylon

A study that began in 2009 continues to work out results as the plan to bring a new sewer system to Deer Park, North Babylon and West Babylon will begin to move into the next phases in coming months. The study aims to eventually bring a new sewage system to the local area that helps reduce harm being done to the environment from septic tanks and cesspools.

Oyster Bay Makes Park Pup Friendly

The Town of Oyster Bay will officially open its first dog park Sunday in Massapequa. Supervisor John Venditto said Sunday's grand opening of the park will feature dogs for adoption from the town's dog shelter and the opportunity to meet a dog from the town's Geese Peace program.


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