Worker on Fire Island Detained by ICE

An adult male who has worked on Fire Island for many years was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on February 12, according to an anonymous tip recently received by the Schneps Media offices, this publication has learned.

An adult male who has worked on Fire Island for many years was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on February 12, according to an anonymous tip recently received by the Schneps Media offices, this publication has learned. Sources close to the matter report that he was not taken into custody on Fire […]

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Culinary Delights for the Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Horse

The Lunar New Year (also called Chinese New Year) is upon us and generally falls between January 21 and February 20. This year, it falls on February 17. It is celebrated throughout China, Taiwan, North and South Korea, Singapore, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The holiday honors ancestors and deities, encourages letting go of negative energy, and emphasizes connecting with family and friends. It is a prominent celebration in vibrant Chinatowns and Asian communities across the country, featuring parades and other festive activities. This year marks the Year of the Horse, symbolizing hard work, bravery, and resilience—values universal to all. Food plays a significant role in Lunar New Year celebrations, with various culinary traditions across regions each assigning specific meanings to different dishes. Long Island offers many restaurants to enjoy these celebrations and discover new favorites.

The Lunar New Year (also called Chinese New Year) is upon us and generally falls between January 21 and February 20. This year, it falls on February 17. It is celebrated throughout China, Taiwan, North and South Korea, Singapore, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The holiday honors ancestors and deities, encourages letting go […]

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SCPD Arrest Lindenhurst Man for Knife Attack

Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) arrested Andrew Holmes Garriques, age 27, and a resident of Bellport, today, who was involved in a motor vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian in Bay Shore early this morning.

Tesfa Tucker, age 42, was arrested by the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD)  and charged with two counts of Assault 1st Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree, and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree after he used a knife to attack another adult man at a Lindenhurst apartment complex. […]

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Compost Coming Soon to Patchogue

Patchogue Village is getting closer to collecting your organic food scraps for compost purposes.

Patchogue Village is getting closer to collecting your organic food scraps for compost purposes. They will be picked up at specific locations in the village, then sent to an anaerobic digester in Yaphank. “This will be the first program of its kind,” said Patchogue’s Business Improvement District Director David Kennedy. “The digester takes the food […]

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