Will LIPA Repower Port Jeff Plant? Mar 5, 2008
By:Karen Forman 03/05/2008 The Long Island Power Authority has embarked on yet another repowering study, this one to determine the feasibility of repowering the Port Jefferson and Northport power plants ... "We will look at the technical aspects. We will figure out all possible alternatives, what the costs and benefits are and will decide what all of our options are." Because LIPA has the option to purchase one or more of four generating plants - all located outside of Suffolk - from National... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Severe Storms Damage Parts Of Queens, Long Island Mar 5, 2008
The Long Island Rail Road is reporting 20-minute delays on the Montauk, Oyster Bay, Ronkonkoma and Port Jefferson branches -- all due to what it is calling "weather-related conditions.". Railroad officials said crews are working to remove downed trees and fix signal problems and low-level crossing gates. (WNBC.com, NY)
L.I. Woman Gives Birth To Identical Triplets Mar 4, 2008
Dr. Daniel Kenigsberg, of Long Island IVF in Port Jefferson, said identical twins make up less than 1 percent of all pregnancies, and triplets are even rarer. IMAGES IN THE NEWS. (WNBC.com, NY)
Residents Go Bald, Raise Money To Fight Cancer Feb 28, 2008
A CLOSE SHAVEPort Jefferson resident Roman Lebedinskiy shaved his head to raise money to fight childhood cancer at last years St. Baldricks event at Tommys Place in Rocky Point ... Coordinating the St. Baldrick's events is indeed an endeavor shared by the McKenna family, said John's brother, Charles McKenna of Port Jefferson, who will be heading up the fundraiser at Tommy's Place in Rocky Point ... "When you first shave for the event you cannot help but notice the stares you get in public... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
'Infatuated' Man Killed Woman's Boyfriend, Police Say Feb 22, 2008
Tomas Peck, 26, of Port Jefferson Station, was charged with one count of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Tyrone A. Terry, a 21-year-old North Carolina correction officer who was visiting his girlfriend in her Mastic home when he was killed on Feb. 10. Peck, who has no criminal record, was ordered held without bail at his arraignment in First District Court. (WNBC.com, NY)
Malpractice Crisis Looms For Area MDs Feb 21, 2008
More than 100 physicians attended a meeting of the joint medical staff physicians of John T. Mather Memorial Hospital and St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson to discuss the issue recently. Doctors are "concerned that many of them and their colleagues will need to close their doors shortly after this increase occurs and leave their patients without access to care," according to Dr. Erika Jurasits, who is on staff at Mather Hospital. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
LIPA Seeks To Plan Ahead For Long Term Feb 21, 2008
By using B-20 fuel - a mix of 20% biodiesel fuel and 80% petroleum-based oil - LIPA would see a reduction in emissions at the Northport and Port Jefferson power plants "at a tremendous rate," Alessi said. He also debunked the myth that there is no market for biodiesel. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Rare Coins, Scrip & Notes Evoke Bygone Era On Long Island Feb 14, 2008
The Bank of Port Jefferson, which was granted historic status last year both by the state and federal governments, had its own charter and printed its own currency, according to Nick Acampora, president of the Port Jefferson Historical Society. Other towns on Long Island also had their own currency, including Riverhead, Setauket and Sag Harbor, explained Bongiovanni, Jr. "You have to realize that Suffolk County was a very rural place back then," he said. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Audit Slams Book On Bridgehampton SD Feb 7, 2008
In response, Jill Fichter, a certified public accountant with the Port Jefferson Station firm Coughlin Foundotos Cullen and Danowski, LLP, and an external auditor with the Bridgehampton UFSD, said, "They brought in a consultant to help them ... try to effectuate the same internal controls [as the comptroller]. They're bringing in the Board of Education to look at the appropriate use for the fund balance." Fichter defended the way the school district used the fund balance. "It's not like they... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Tankleff sister: DA 'senseless', Marty is guilty Jan 4, 2008
At a news conference outside her Port Jefferson Station home Thursday night, Tankleff's half sister, Shari Mistretta, also asked Gov. Eliot Spitzer not to wait until the charges against Tankleff are dismissed on Jan. 18 to appoint a special prosecutor. Related links. (Newsday -- New York City)
LIPA Considers Cleaning Up Power Plants Jan 4, 2008
WEIGHING THE OPTIONSWhile a number of elected officials and environmentalists believe the power plant in Port Jefferson (pictured) is long overdue for an upgrade, LIPA and National Grid/KeySpan representatives say they are weighing all the options ... LIPA and National Grid/KeySpan - which owns the plants - issued a request for proposals last month to conduct a repowering study of the Port Jefferson and Northport power stations ... "As part of LIPA's commitment to delivering clean, safe,... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
INDIANS DOWN MAGICIANS Dec 18, 2007
16, Port Jefferson (XI), 0-0. 17, Schenectady Christian (II), 6-0. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
HAWKS KNOCK OFF NO. 1 Dec 18, 2007
7, Port Jefferson (XI), 2-0. 8, LaFayette (III), 4-0. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Gongas '07 Drafted By The Long Island Lizards; Signs With New York Titans Dec 8, 2007
Garden City, N.Y. - Former Adelphi University men's lacrosse All-American (Port Jefferson, N.Y.) was drafted by the Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse (outdoor) and signed a contract with the New York Titans of the National Lacrosse League (indoor) in the past week. Gongas was drafted by the Lizards on December 5 and was the 75th overall selection. (Aupanthers.com)
Will National Grid Challenge Assessments? Dec 7, 2007
"Right now, there's no litigation whatsoever with anything involving the KeySpan [properties]." With taxes from several KeySpan/National Grid sites accounting for a significant amount of revenue that is put into the local economy - particularly in Northport and Port Jefferson, where the two power plants are located - some residents are worried that they will have to pick up the tab if the properties are reassessed and come in at a lower value ... In Port Jefferson, the school district also... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Gossip: New moves at Ballet New England Nov 8, 2007
New members are Allison Duke, Exeter; Angela Klemmer, Strafford; Elise Patton, Portsmouth; Caitlin Campbell, Rockport, Maine; Cara Connolly, Port Jefferson, NY; Sarah Purcell, Jackson, Tenn. and Jordan Semer, Detroit, Mich. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Missing lawyer found dead in Iowa Oct 31, 2007
The only link to Hoyt that had been discovered since he walked out of his Bluff Avenue office in July was his 1999 Lexus sedan, found July 17, in a parking lot near the Bridgeport ferry to Port Jefferson, N.Y. The discovery of the car, and his cellular telephone with it, led to some speculation that he may have thrown himself from the ferry as it crossed Long Island Sound, but police were skeptical that had been Hoyt's fate. With no cell phone transmissions and no credit card transactions, there... (Middletown Press, CT)
Barge flips in Stamford Harbor Oct 18, 2007
The company operates shipyards in Port Washington and Port Jefferson, N.Y., both on Long Island. It also has ports in Norwich and New Haven. (Stamford Advocate)
Activists Call On Law To Bring Change To LIPA Oct 11, 2007
Also of interest is the notion of repowering older, "antiquated" plants on Long Island, including the Northport and Port Jefferson plants. "That's an issue that we're certainly looking at," said Cunningham. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Surviving Breast Cancer: A Story Of Perseverance Sep 27, 2007
This year, after the Victory Train arrives at Port Jefferson Station, and with hundreds of breast cancer survivors and their families and friends expected to be in attendance, Penn will deliver her keynote address on September 29 during Mather Hospital's Victory Day. Penn recalled that she was in the last month of her pregnancy with Sarah when she discovered a lump on her breast. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Suffolk County Executive Candidates Square Off Sep 27, 2007
Peter Busacca, of Port Jefferson Station, is vying for the seat on the Integrity line of the ballot ... Challenging Levy for his seat, Busacca grew up in Port Jefferson Station, and has a bachelor of arts degree in natural science and mathematics from Dowling College, according to his biography ... In the private sector, Busacca has worked at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, the Suffolk County Water Authority, and the New York State Unified Court System. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
DEC To Hold Meeting On Bay Shore MGP Site Sep 20, 2007
"It's being investigated right now, and KeySpan has agreed to look into it. The feeling is, the waste stream may have come from the Bay Shore site." The DEC is still studying the defunct hortonsphere sites - located in East Hampton, Farmingdale, Port Jefferson and Riverhead, as well as the former gasoline vaporization facility - located in East Hampton - and the two former acetylene facilities, which were found in Saltaire and Southold. "We're in the initial investigation stages," said Bill... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
L.A. eyes limits on fast-food eateries Sep 16, 2007
Port Jefferson, N.Y.; Concord, Mass. and Calistoga, Calif. (Boston Globe)
Fishing Events Heat Up In Sept. Sep 6, 2007
At the Atlantic States Marine Fishery Council meeting held in Port Jefferson two weeks ago, the dire predictions of more stringent regulations for summer flounder were discussed. It seems that, as early as the end of June of this year, New York had already harvested more than 80% of its allowable annual recreational harvest of fluke. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
SAT college exam scores drop again in NY, US Sep 1, 2007
"I mean, the SAT is now longer than most graduate-school tests," said Robert Schaeffer, who grew up in Port Jefferson and now represents FairTest, a Massachusetts-based advocacy group. "And for a teenager, getting to a test center at 8 o'clock in the morning on a Saturday and taking the test without a significant chance for a break, except for gobbling a snack, is exhausting.". (Newsday)
DEMS AGAINST GONZALES: PURELY PARTISAN PUTSCH Aug 30, 2007
Steven Atkinson Port Jefferson Station. . (New York Post -- Opinions)
Special Interests At Play In KeySpan Deal? Aug 30, 2007
" ?Suffolk Life Newspapers 2007 NEWS SEARCH SECTION LINKS READER POLL Should LIPA pursue the repowering of the Northport and Port Jefferson power plants? Yes No EMAIL DELIVERY Questions or comments? Email the .Copyright ? 1995 - 2007 All Rights Reserved.. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Debate Surrounds B'water Assessment Aug 9, 2007
"Broadwater is working with LIPA to make sure the payments in lieu of taxes and the [economic] benefits ... come to fruition." Broadwater could be a supplier to LIPA so that the power plants in Northport and Port Jefferson - which are owned by KeySpan - can be repowered, according to Law. The move to repower the plants came as a result of the proposed KeySpan/National Grid merger. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
e-commerce: No shortcuts to survive on the Web Jul 30, 2007
com in Port Jefferson Station, can attest to that. About half his business is generated overseas, says McKenna, who has been selling for years through such sites as Amazon and eBay and started his own site three months ago. (Newsday -- Business)
Dog chained to tree, set on fire Jul 27, 2007
Veterinarians from the Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue center in Port Jefferson have been caring for "Maximus," a mixed breed who suffered severe burns after someone chained him to a tree, doused him with gasoline, and set him on fire in Brentwood. The badly burned animal was found by a resident and taken immediately to the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island for emergency care. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Soggy storm spawns tornado, called 'wake-up call' Jul 19, 2007
The shutdown of the Mineola line, which occurred at around 8:50 a.m., meant closings of the Port Jefferson, Ronkonkoma and Oyster Bay branches as well. Service was restored on the three branches by 11:45, but afternoon delays persisted. (Newsday)
Rain wreaks havoc on local roads, rails Jul 18, 2007
That is affecting train service on the Port Jefferson, Ronkonkoma, Oyster Bay and Montauk branches. The Long Island Power Authority is reporting scattered weather-related power outages across Long Island, with more than 1,000 customers currently without power in Hempstead, another almost 500 without power in North Hempstead with additional outages reported in Oyster Bay, Huntington and Brookhaven. (Newsday -- Long Island)
Shock: Dog Chained To Tree, Set On Fire On L.I. Jul 17, 2007
(CBS) PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y. A Long Island animal shelter is reaching out to the public for help after a dog was found bound to a tree and set on fire last week. Veterinarians from the Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue center in Port Jefferson have been caring for "Maximus," a mixed breed who suffered severe burns after someone chained him to a tree, doused him with gasoline, and set him on fire in Brentwood. (CBS New York, NY)
Police Shooting Suspects Due In Brooklyn Court Jul 13, 2007
Police say the unnamed person drove the suspects from Brooklyn to Long Island, and then by the Port Jefferson Ferry to Connecticut. The trio came back through New York, stopping in Tarrytown in Westchester before their arriving at their final destination in Pennsylvania. (CBS 2, NY)
Big Brother Plays Big Role In Cop Shooter Arrest Jul 12, 2007
"He and Ellis were driven through Long Island and crossed into Connecticut via the ferry at Port Jefferson (Long Island)," NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly said at a Wednesday evening press conference. Surveillance cameras on the ferry captured images of the two fugitives and their getaway driver. (CBS New York, NY)
Source: 2nd suspect nabbed in cop shooting Jul 12, 2007
A friend, Kelly said, drove the duo to Port Jefferson, where the three of them took the ferry to Bridgeport. From there, Kelly said, they made their way back into New York State, buying food and water at a supermarket in Tarrytown. (Newsday)
Testing for toxins on Long Island Jul 5, 2007
Others leaked out of town landfills, or notorious Superfund sites such as Lawrence Aviation, a former Port Jefferson Station aerospace manufacturer whose owner has been indicted for dumping more than 11 tons of toxic waste on the property. "If the groundwater is contaminated with TCE or other chemicals, the potential for them to migrate through the soil and into people's houses is real," Pavlou said. (Newsday)
LI, NYC security tightened for Fourth of July Jul 5, 2007
Suffolk police said patrolling had been boosted near fireworks displays, vehicle checkpoints had been in place throughout the day, and extra patrols had been at Port Jefferson Ferry and MacArthur Airport. But some of those measures are standard on July Fourth since Sept. 11. (Newsday)
Hospitals Work On Implementing Changes Jul 5, 2007
"These recommendations, specifically designed toward sharing services and creating an affiliation with Stony Brook [Medical Center], were already in the works. The commission looked at these efforts and incorporated them into their recommendations as positive steps. They codified in their report what we were already doing on the East End." However, the situation is different for St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, which LaValle said was the only hospital in Suffolk County that was mandated... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
LI gas prices down slightly Jul 4, 2007
01 a gallon yesterday afternoon on Long Island, at three stations -- one in Medford and two in Port Jefferson Station. . (Newsday -- Business)
15 Suffolk beaches clean for use Jul 3, 2007
Beaches on the North Shore, such as Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington Harbor, Centerport Harbor, Northport Harbor, Stony Brook Harbor and Port Jefferson Harbor were not included in the health advisory because they got less rain runoff than those on the South Shore, authorities said. Also, beaches on the open waters of Long Island Sound, Peconic Estuary, and Atlantic Ocean were unaffected by the advisory. (Newsday -- New York City)
Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train Jul 2, 2007
Service was temporarily suspended on the Port Jefferson branch between Huntington and Port Jefferson after the incident. Police are investigating the incident, McGowan said. (WNBC.com, NY)
LIRR adds July 3 service Jun 26, 2007
Eight extra eastbound trains have been scheduled from Penn Station on the Port Jefferson, Port Washington, Babylon and Far Rockaway branches ... - Port Jefferson Branch -- A 2:09 p.m. train from Penn Station, stopping at Jamaica and Carle Place and then all stops to Huntington; a 2:25 p.m. train from Penn stopping at Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Jamaica and New Hyde Park and then all stops to Huntington; a 3:24 p.m. train from Penn stopping at Jamaica, Mineola, Westbury and Hicksville. (Newsday -- New York City)
Cuomo talks college lending with students Jun 17, 2007
June 15, 2007, 8:58 PM EDT Ali San Roman, a senior at Earl Vandermeulen High School in Port Jefferson, said she is headed this fall to Wesleyan University in Connecticut, where tuition alone is $36,536for 2007-08 ... Kenneth P. LaValle (R-Port Jefferson) highlighted the protections and rights a new state law gives college-bound students and their families applying for student loans. (Newsday -- State)
LI FUTURE Now, your thoughts: QUALITY OF LIFE Jun 17, 2007
This is not to denigrate great downtowns we do have - Patchogue, Huntington, Port Jefferson, Glen Cove, Long Beach - but there's little housing in those areas. Folks who live in the city understand the importance of an economically, intellectually and emotionally stimulating environment, and it's never far from the housing. (Newsday -- Opinion)
Getting to and from Connecticut Jun 15, 2007
Bridgeport - Port Jefferson. New London - Orient Point. (Suite101.com)
Bye-Bye Bike Lockers: Called LIRR Security Threats Jun 13, 2007
DOT spokeswoman Eileen Peters says lockers will be removed from the Ronkonkoma, Central Islip, Hicksville, Farmingdale, Oakdale, Port Jefferson and Wantagh stations. The DOT says that there have been no threats or incidents relating to the lockers, though they will be removed as a precaution. (CBS 2, NY)
Property tax questions Jun 12, 2007
12:45 Philip of Port Jefferson, N.Y.: I am a snowbird who is preparing to leave Florida unless tax relief is granted to this category of resident. Is any tax relief being proposed for snowbirds. (The Palm Beach Post)
LI police exam lures thousands...of cops Jun 10, 2007
Police departments should "have a diverse population, and every ethnicity should be represented," said Nancy Diaz, 30, a Latina from Port Jefferson Station who took the test. A licensed practical nurse, Diaz said she hopes to become a flight paramedic. (Newsday)
Brookhaven again OKs power plant Jun 6, 2007
"I'm afraid Caithness will put the nail in the coffin of our ever repowering Port Jefferson or Northport" plants, McCarrick said, referring to antiquated KeySpan Energy Corp. plants. The meeting yesterday was attended by dozens of union members and officials who support the plant, saying the energy and jobs it will create are desperately needed. (Newsday -- Business)
Road construction on LI this week Jun 4, 2007
One lane in either direction may be closed in the Village of Manhasset from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. One lane in either direction may be closed in Port Jefferson at Sheep Pasture Road or North Country Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One lane in either direction may be closed in Huntington at Wall Street or at Green Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One lane in either direction may be closed in Mt. Sinai at Chestnut Street or Crystal Brook Hollow Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One lane in either direction may be... (Newsday)
Weekend travel smooth on LI Jun 2, 2007
The Main Line, Babylon Branch, Port Jefferson Branch and Port Washington Branch will each be affected at various times -- and riders are advised to pick up copies of branch timetables at their stations or consult the. Customers can also call 631-231-LIRR, 516-822-LIRR or 718-217-LIRR.. (Newsday)
If you want a house with golf course views Jun 2, 2007
Dianne Mutell, Coach Realtors at Port Jefferson, 631-278-9068. 2836 Clubhouse Rd. $1,249,000. (Newsday -- Business)
Broadwater Hosts Visit To Proposed Site May 31, 2007
"If a picture is worth a thousand words, then bringing you out here is priceless," said Broadwater Senior Vice President John Hritcko, Jr. prior to taking off from Port Jefferson Harbor ... Ball said the tankers are "good boats" and "they're all modernized." James Miller, president of Miller Marine Services in Port Jefferson - whose company provides crew members for shift changes, transportation of Coast Guard personnel, pollution response services, gas pipeline repair, food and potable water -... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Breaking the Sound barrier: Ferry proposals fail to bridge gap with Long Island May 29, 2007
Advertisement Besides the long-standing ferry service between Bridgeport and Port Jefferson, N.Y., there has been nearly a century's worth of failed cross-Sound ideas that would have connected lower Fairfield County to Long Island and New York by boat or bridge ... Since the Bridgeport Jefferson Steamboat Co. was founded in 1883, dozens of ideas to link lower Fairfield County to New York have been proposed - and all have failed ... 5-mile span between Port Jefferson and Bridgeport. (Stamford Advocate)
If you want a house with a pond (or two) May 26, 2007
May 25, 2007 10 Evelyn Rd. PORT JEFFERSON STATION $459,990. This renovated four-bedroom Colonial split-ranch sits on a third of an acre, landscaped with two ponds: One with Koi fish is in the front yard next to the porch, while the other is in the backyard next to a kidney-shaped pool. (Newsday -- Business)
A 2-year-old miraculous mending May 25, 2007
The Port Jefferson boy spent four months in the medical center's neonatal intensive care unit. Along the way, his liver was damaged by the nutritional support pumped into his small body, turning him bright yellow. (Newsday -- New York City)
Broadwater showcases its proposed site May 22, 2007
Owned by Miller Marine Services of Port Jefferson, the Sorenson Miller is a type of boat that would bring personnel and supplies to the 1,200-foot-long floating terminal. Along and available for interviews were company owner James Miller Jr., 50, of Mattituck, and two other men who might one day earn a portion of their livings from the terminal: marine pilots Michael Ball, 64, and Kenneth Warner, 60, both of Connecticut, who go aboard and guide tankers and other ships the last 50 miles or so... (Newsday)
ON THE MOVE: Ecology May 21, 2007
The Port Jefferson resident received his PhD in ecology and evolutionary biology from Columbia University. Bowman has been involved with all aspects of environmental consulting for more than 20 years and focuses on wetland delineation and ecological studies. (Newsday -- Business)
Bluefish and Fluke already on the lines May 18, 2007
have be caught from Montauk to Port Jefferson on the Long Island side. Locally, anglers have had equal success at New Haven and Bridgeport Harbors. (Huntington Herald, CT)
LIRR schedule changes coming May 12, 2007
- Four trains between Hicksville and Syosset will be affected on the Port Jefferson Branch, while six weekend overnight trains will be affected on the Port Washington Branch due to track work between the Shea Stadium-Flushing stop and Great Neck. For specific changes, railroad officials said customers should get a copy of revised branch timetables dated May 21-Sept. (Newsday -- Long Island)
Meet The "Jakes" May 9, 2007
24, originally from Port Jefferson, N.Y.. 34, of New York. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Finding may lend credence to race discrimination claim May 3, 2007
May 2, 2007, 8:34 PM EDT An African-American salesman who filed a complaint against a Port Jefferson Station car dealership for alleged racial discrimination has received a boost from the federal agency investigating the case. John Broughton, the salesman, filed the discrimination case against Ramp Chevrolet Inc. in February of last year alleging that the sales manager there referred to him as a "rag picker" and a "monkey." Broughton, 54, said other managers promised to investigate his... (Newsday -- Business)
LIPA delays National Grid vote Apr 26, 2007
Kenneth LaValle (R-Port Jefferson) said yesterday he asked LIPA chief executive Richard Kessel for a "another week or two" before voting because "we have questions we would like answered." Specifically, he's concerned about National Grid's spotty service record in the state and its commitment to retrofitting aging power plants, including the one in Port Jefferson. LaValle said he also is concerned about newly discovered toxic and potentially toxic gas plant sites in the region, including one... (Newsday -- Business)
More toxic gas-plant sites disclosed Apr 24, 2007
Among the latter are sites in Bellmore, on Newbridge Road; two sites in East Hampton, one on Railroad Ave. between Race and Fresno lanes and the other on Buells Lane; Lynbrook, between Ocean Avenue and Merrick Road; Manhasset, on High Street; Oyster Bay, at the end of Willow Street; Farmingdale, at Broadhollow Road and Conklin Street; a Port Jefferson site on West Broadway near Barnum Avenue; and a Riverhead site on West Main Street just south of Mill Road. The level of toxicity at each of the... (Newsday -- Business)
