Priest charged with possessing child porn (6 hits)
17 Nov 2006 at 11:00pm
According to authorities, a Roosevelt priest had 1,300 sexually explicit images on his rectory computer and engaged in sexual chats with undercovers.

Federal agents arrested a Roman Catholic priest based in Roosevelt Friday on child pornography charges after authorities said he stored 1,300 sexually explicit images of children on his rectory computer and engaged in sexually laced chats with detectives posing as teenage boys.
Man arrested for Hykiem Coney shooting (10 hits)
17 Nov 2006 at 11:14pm
Police arrested a Roosevelt man Friday in Pennsylvania in connection with the shooting death of anti-gang activist Hykiem Coney outside a bar in Uniondale last month.
Keeping a close eye on LIRR's new steps (4 hits)
18 Nov 2006 at 12:00am
When it comes to action the Long Island Rail Road should take for passenger safety, fixing the gaps is just "one piece of the puzzle," says New York's senior senator.
Officials: Proposed broadwater terminal safe (4 hits)
17 Nov 2006 at 5:46pm
Federal energy officials said Friday they believe the controversial Broadwater liquid natural gas terminal proposed for the middle of Long Island Sound can be built and operated safely with no major environmental impacts, a conclusion that was welcomed by the project's promoters and disputed by opponents.
Brentwood crash kills teen, injuries others (21 hits)
17 Nov 2006 at 11:11pm
A late-afternoon car accident in Brentwood Friday left one teenager dead and another fighting for her life, Suffolk police said.

Long Beach swears in black officers in emotional ceremony (4 hits)
15 Nov 2006 at 10:11pm
The long wait is over.
Cracking down on illegal housing (7 hits)
15 Nov 2006 at 10:32pm
Malverne Mayor Anthony Panzarella announced Wednesday he is teaming up with Nassau County's assessor to launch what he called "the most stringent illegal housing penalties and enforcement measures on Long Island."
Former Met's son testifies in samurai murder case (9 hits)
15 Nov 2006 at 9:55pm
As a close friend off the field and manager of his Long Island Ducks on the field, Don McCormack was all too happy to keep his eye on Bud Harrelson's son T.J. for a weekend in February 2005, McCormack's wife testified Tuesday.
Brazil crash probe eyes function of radio unit (2 hits)
15 Nov 2006 at 10:00pm
In aviation circles, it's called a "radio management unit" — a rectangular electronic console that pilots on larger aircraft use to program critical navigation and communication equipment.
Guilty verdict for Pegues in slay of friend (23 hits)
15 Nov 2006 at 8:47pm
Antonio Pegues' shoulders shook with sobs as the jury foreman read the verdict Wednesday: guilty of murder.

Planting Fields Arboretum is an historic park state found in Long Islands historic public arboretum site at Oyster Bay.

Formerly known as the Gold estate Coast, the Planting Fields Arboretum is actually comprised of more than four hundred acres of rolling lawns, greenhouses, gardens, paths as well as excellent collections of plants.

Historic original buildings still remain, this includes the sixty five Tudor room Revival mansion Hall which remain open for any tours throughout spring to fall.

The Planting Fields Arboretum grounds was landscaped by the Brothers Olmsted from Massachusetts. These grounds are beautiful all throughout the year.

Programs that are educational are also offered to both children and adults in various areas and special topics and interests.

The Planting Fields Arboretum is a location that is ideal for photography especially for weddings that it hosts more than two hundred different events every year.

The Planting Fields Arboretum is a great retreat for enthusiasts of design and history, horticulturists as well as visitors that are looking for a quiet place or to those who are on the lookout for state of the art and hi tech solutions for art gardening.

The Arboretum began during the years 1904 to 1912. It all started thru the efforts of Helen Byrne. She was the wife of, James Byrne a lawyer from the New York city. Jameswas able to purchase six properties which were all collectively referred as the Upper Fields Planting Farm. The Byrnes then hired an architect who was an expert in landscape, James Greenleaf. Between the years 1904 to 1910, he created perennial borders, hedges andfruit tees. Some of the more memorable features from this period were the Arbor Rose, the Pool Circular, the Green Court Garden. 

Then, in the year 1913, William Coe bought the house and the whole three hundred fifty three acre estate. Since then, they began the landscaping and planting of the estate under the tutelage of the landscaping firm of Boston, specifically AR Sargent and Guy Lowell. In the year 1915, Sargent and Lowell saw the transport of Fairhaven Copper Beach tree which came from Fairhaven Massachusetts. The two huge trees with ball roots thirty feet in diameter were slowly ferried across and through Long Island in the middle of winter. Roads were widened and wires were removed albeit temporarily in order to make way for the trees. Though only a single tree was able to survive from the original two that were ferried it is still standing today.

The Coes preference to rare tree species as well as collection of plants made the whole estate a marvel of botanical prowess.

The gardens at Planting Fields Arboretum

The Italian Blue Garden Pool had the following plants in it which bloomed spring perennials: irises, delphiniums, peonies, poppies. It is now being brought back and restored to its original form.

The Synoptic displays more than five hundred types of shrub and trees all arranged in an order that is alphabetical by its botanical name. Meanwhile, the collection called Magnolia has more than eighty types of evergreen and deciduous Magnolia

I was just reading a post over at LennDevours (2 hits) about the Seafood Barge restraurant in North Fork. It seems some of their customers were unhappy with the fact that they were adding a surcharge to various menu items during the Long Island Restaurant Week (6 hits)

The Restaurant week deal is that participating restaurants were to have agreed to offer three course meals for a fixed price of $21.95/plate. The post says that Seafood Barge added the surcharge to four out of the every six price fix menu items.

If it’s true, Shame on Seafood Barge!

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Replacing Roslyn bridge could create traffic havoc (10 hits)
13 Nov 2006 at 11:22pm
North Shore commuters are bracing for major construction to begin Wednesday to replace the aging Roslyn viaduct.

North Shore residents and commuters are bracing for major construction to begin Wednesday to replace the aging Roslyn viaduct, which carries nearly 40,000 drivers across the southern end of Hempstead Harbor each day.
Jury looks at deadly Samurai blade (2 hits)
13 Nov 2006 at 10:48pm
Moving their gazes across its shimmering steel blade — blemished still with the blood of Scott Nager — jurors yesterday held in their hands the samurai sword prosecutors say Zachary Gibian used to murder his stepfather.
Judge denies passport request to Brazil pilots (2 hits)
13 Nov 2006 at 9:40pm
A Brazilian federal judge Monday refused to return the passports of two Long Island pilots involved in a midair collision over the Amazon basin that killed 154 people.
Activists arrested in protest of deer killing (3 hits)
13 Nov 2006 at 9:34pm
Police arrested two animal rights activists Monday after they chained and padlocked themselves to the doors of the Diocese of Rockville Centre headquarters to protest the diocese's support of the killing of deer at the Catholic seminary in Lloyd Harbor.
Family of shooting victim questions charges (35 hits)
13 Nov 2006 at 10:10pm
When Dino Messana was fatally shot by his fiance's brother, his family assumed that the man police have identified as the shooter would be charged with murder.

Finally, after years of yelling and screaming, a new group is trying to do something positive to bring our community together again…

The group has about 20 members and is drawing both longtime residents concerned about Farmingville's seemingly intractable problems with its day laborer population, and Latino immigrants themselves, many of whom consider the community home. After meeting out of the limelight for six months, the group held its first public event Oct. 15 when, with an eye toward helping Farmingville present a better face, about 100 people spent the day cleaning up trash in the Horseblock Road area. They collected 1.4 tons.

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Blasts level home (62 hits)
12 Nov 2006 at 12:00am
Two hurt as Huntington house is destroyed; workers had hit a gas line while excavating the front yard, triggering fiery mayhem

After workers hit a gas line outside Dave Premer's Huntington home yesterday afternoon, he gathered his dogs and went across the street.
Racing against weather to free barge (58 hits)
12 Nov 2006 at 12:00am
An oil tanker remained stuck in East Rockaway Inlet last night as the U.S. Coast Guard worked to free it before a storm kicked up the seas and winds today, compromising the effort.
Blaming the system (63 hits)
12 Nov 2006 at 12:00am
President of Stony Brook inherited a faulty hospital leadership structure, some say

A recent state health department report, sharply critical of Stony Brook University Medical Center, laid some of the blame on campus president Shirley Strum Kenny, who under state law acts as the hospital's "governing body. "
Vets 'there for us' (45 hits)
12 Nov 2006 at 12:00am
They are honored at Veterans Day events around the region

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A sigh of relief after surgery (58 hits)
12 Nov 2006 at 12:00am
Doctors hopeful after East Meadow woman with cystic fibrosis gets a new pair of lungs

Jennifer Lanzaro's birthday present came two days early - a new pair of lungs that will hopefully keep the 28-year-old East Meadow woman alive for many years to come, according to her doctors.

A 28 year old East Meadow women who suffers from cystic fibrosis has received a new set of lungs. The woman who will celebrate her 29th birthday on Sunday is still on a respirator. Her sister, 27 year old Marisa Bishop died four months ago of the same disease.

Lanzaro, who has cystic fibrosis, was admitted in very serious condition to The Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan last month. Two weeks ago, her damaged lungs brought her to the top of the transplant list in New York State. A pair of lungs became available last week, but they weren't healthy enough.

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While Long Island golf courses are generally known for their lush beauty and excellent service, there is probably one particular course that will appeal to you a little more. Here are some things to look for when choosing an ideal golf location.

Location – where on the Island are you? Chances are there will be a course near-by. It’s best to have a specific area in mind first before choosing where to play golf. That way, you can be sure you need not waste an hour’s worth of travel just to play your favorite sport.

Reservations – Are reservations required for the Long Island golf course you have in mind? Many courses are booked weeks in advance. Also, check to see if there are reservation fees.

Price – Some courses are pricier then others and there can be quite a big difference between the high-end and the low-end course. Make sure you know what the costs are going to be.

Amenities – If golf alone won’t make you a happy camper then make sure that the course you’re intending to play at offer all the amenities and service you expect. Again, call ahead and ask.

Rules and Regulations – Make sure you know the dress code and if there are any other rules that you should be made aware of first.

Here’s a few excellent locations to consider…

Bethpage State Park – There are five types of courses that you can enjoy in this particular golf site, and each is identifiable by its color. The Black golf course is the most famous of all five. All courses are 18 holes. Expect to pay approximately $30 for golfing fees, although the charge is slightly higher for those intending to play at the Black course. The Bethany State Park is open to public.

Calverton Links – This well-maintained 18-hole championship golf course accepts reservation bookings for as many as 144 players. Reservations made one week in advance will also not be charged extra. Open throughout the year, this particular Long Island golf course also has a lovely clubhouse and restaurant to cater to the dining and function needs of its clients. Payment can be made either by cash or credit card.

Cherry Creek Golf Links – Although privately owned, this Long Island golf course is nonetheless open to public use all year round. Group reservations can also be made. Visitors of this golf course may also enjoy spending their resting time at the site’s clubhouse and restaurant. Golf lessons are provided and clinics can also be found within the area for the golfers’ convenience. Practice areas are also provided.

Christopher Morley Golf Course – If you’re intending to play at this Long Island golf course, make sure that you’ve booked a reservation and obtain the necessary leisure pass. Golf fees range from $9 to $10.

Eisenhower Park Golf Course – Another 18-hole Long Island Golf Course, this site is also open to the public and charges range from $18 to $44. Reservations can be made up to 1 week in advance although fees may be charged per player.

Indian Island Country Club – Golf enthusiasts in the Suffolk County should check out this premier golf club. Expect its 18-hole course to test your golfing skills. If you feel tired, you can always refresh yourself at in-house restaurant.

Jones Beach State Park Golf Course – Combine the pleasures of summer and golfing at this Long Island golf course. For only $6, you get access to its delightful 18-hole course.

Long Island National Golf Club – Only in this site will you be able to enjoy first-class service and amenities from a public golf course. Golf fees range from $80 - $100.

If you don’t have the time to personally browse reviews of various Long Island golf courses, you can always have a travel agent assist you with your needs. All you have to do is provide him with a list of specifications that you expect to have from your destination, and the rest will be up to them. Have fun going for that birdie!

Long Beach hires first black police officers in 38 years (2 hits)
9 Nov 2006 at 10:16pm
The swearing-in of two Long Beach police officers next week will mark the first time blacks are hired for the mostly white police force since 1968, ending the decades-long void and fulfilling what civil rights groups and community leaders called years of empty promises.
Questions in death of former LI resident (2 hits)
9 Nov 2006 at 9:44pm
In the pages of her 1995 Sayville High School yearbook, Michelle Marie Young's future seemed inevitably bright.
School board hopeful charged with rape (2 hits)
9 Nov 2006 at 9:21pm
A man who lost a bid for a seat on the Wyandanch school board in May pleaded not guilty last week to raping a girl under 15 at his home on Halloween, authorities said.
Town eyes 'green' construction (2 hits)
9 Nov 2006 at 11:38pm
New industrial, commercial and multi-family residential dwellings in the Town of Babylon will have to be built under more environmentally stringent standards if proposed changes to the town code are adopted next month, Babylon officials said Thursday.
Lawyers fight for pilots return (2 hits)
9 Nov 2006 at 4:58pm
Attorneys for ExcelAire of Ronkonkoma are expected to go to court in Brazil today to seek the return of the passports of the two Long Island pilots involved in a midair collision — now that Brazil's supreme court has resolved the conflict over who has ultimate authority over the criminal investigations into the Sept. 29 accident.