VILLAGE BEACON RECORD
Suffolk County signs legislation further protecting animals from abuse
Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R - 18th L.D.) joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, the Suffolk County SPCA, Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney’s...
Stamp Out Hunger food drive returns May 10
Island Harvest Food Bank, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), and the United States Postal Service (USPS) are once again in a united...
Sound Beach man bikes 55 miles for glioblastoma research
By Bill Landon
For Eric Hurnyak, the battle with glioblastoma was a personal one when he lost his mom, Barbara Johnson Hurnyak, to this insidious...
Local ultra-runner honors veterans through seven-day marathon challenge
By Dylan Friedman
Continuing a remarkable tradition, ultra-runner Eva Casale this past week (April 27 - May 3) traversed Long Island for the ninth time...
Letters to the Editor: May 8, 2025
Common sense approach
As the former chairman of the Huntington Town Zoning Board of Appeals, I worked tirelessly to balance the interests of residents, landowners...
The Shoppes at East Wind kicks off weekend with craft fair
By Bill Landon
The craft fair at The Shoppes at East Wind in Wading River was in full swing Sunday, May 4 where local craft...
D. None of the Above: How long can we sniff each other’s butts before it becomes socially awkward
By Daniel Dunaief
Dear Paw Landers,
I’ve never written a letter like this before. Truth be told, I’ve never written a letter of any kind.
But I...
Between You and Me: Thanks to our sixth grade teacher, we won the education lottery in NYC
By Leah S. Dunaief
Tuesday was National Teacher Appreciation Day, which reminded me of Miss Rigney, who changed my life.
Miss Rigney was my sixth grade...
Rite Aid announces plans to close or sell all New York locations
By Heidi Sutton
The signs were already there with empty shelves that were never restocked but now it's official. Rite Aid Pharmacy announced on May...
