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Thursday, March 12, 2026 ~ Volume 71 ~ Issue Number 21 ~ $1.00
County Officials Warn Boaters of Dangerous Debris in Suffolk Waterways By Madison Warren
This week has begun to feel like the start of spring for New Yorkers, something we have all patiently waited for since the end of November. For Long Islanders, springtime is the light at the end of the tunnel. Days filled with sunshine, outdoor activities, afternoons at the beach, and the long-awaited return of boating on the South Shore and North Shore waters are finally within reach. Continued on page 5
Sea debris in Great River (Credit - Madison Warren)
Supervisor Carpenter Delivers State of the Town Address Continued on page 10 Islip Town Hall (Credit - Madison Warren)
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