West Islip News

“There is a very serious, yet delicate, question as to how far government should delve into the activities on someone's private property”

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy has signed into law "social host" legislation that makes it a crime for adults to let other people's children drink in their homes. via Newsday.com

“They might have made a different decision.”

At 8 p.m. on Saturday, a jury deciding the racially charged manslaughter case of a black man who shot a white teenager last year was still "hopelessly deadlocked," to use the term the jurors used earlier in a ... via New York Times

“Was Mr. White justified? I think he was”

Feeling pressure to return to his family as Christmas rapidly approached -- and to let his fellow jurors return to theirs -- Francois Larche finally agreed to convict John White of manslaughter, despite ... via Newsday.com

“Santa would have laid him out.”

DULY NOTED The War on Christmas SANTA'S SLAY Santa With Christmas fast approaching, it's the time of year when folks celebrate the spirit of the season: spending time in the company of good friends, shopping ... via Radar Online

Two people have been arrested in a holiday season screwdriver attack on an inflatable Santa Claus on Long Island. via 1010Wins

“I don't think people can reasonably inflict wounds on themselves”

WEST ISLIP, N.Y., Dec. 19 A New York couple convicted of enslaving two Indonesian maids could lose their million-dollar home as well as their freedom. via Earth Times

These two guys are definitely on Santa's naughty list. It was late Tuesday night, Suffolk police said, when a West Islip homeowner learned that someone had just vandalized one of his Christmas lawn decorations ... via Newsday.com

Editor, the Gazette: In the winter of 1957-1958, I was in the Navy stationed aboard the USS Searcher, home ported in Rhode Island. via Chillicothe Gazette

“Why should she pay for other people's mistakes with her house?”

Faced with the threat of losing her longtime Centereach home to foreclosure, Janet Beck thought she did everything right. via Newsday.com

“He didn't want to take care of anything.”

If not for his dog, Keith Celli might never have woken up. Early Tuesday morning, Celli was inside his West Babylon home when he was awakened by his barking Chihuahua and saw his fiancee convulsing -- her eyes ... via Newsday.com

“It's like big brother dictating again”

The Suffolk County Legislature yesterday approved legislation that would require large supermarkets and retailers to collect and recycle plastic shopping bags or face fines. via Newsday.com

“I can't drink so much nowadays”

Sir Tristan, one of the knights of King Arthur's Round Table, was a hero: He slew dragons and assorted bad guys, saving fair damsels from danger. via Hometown Annapolis

“She was playing great. She hit some strong forehands and had a lot of long rallies. Lucy showed she can compete with the top players in the state.”

MANLIUS - Ithaca High sophomore Lucy Mehrabyan was eliminated in the Round of 16 at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association's girls' tennis championships on Saturday when she was forced to ... via Ithaca Journal

MANLIUS - After losing their respective three-set matches today in the state girls tennis singles tournament at the Eastside Racquet Club, Diana Lorentz finished third and Nelo Phiri finished fifth. via Journal News

“The reality is that house fires happen, and it's important for children to be prepared.”

More than 150 freshmen and 30 seniors from Amityville Memorial High School traveled to Amityville Beach last month for 'Freshman Awareness Day,' an educational event designed to foster a sense of unity among ... via Newsday.com

JOHN R. ALBERTS DEMOCRATIC BACKGROUND: Alberts is from Bay Shore, according to county Board of Elections records. via Newsday.com

The countertops are granite, the backsplash is Italian marble and the appliances are stainless steel. via Newsday.com

“You couldn't even see the sun.”

Jessica Rowe was sound asleep in her Pepperdine University dorm room when a resident assistant began furiously pounding on her door, she recalled Tuesday. via Newsday.com

“Now is the time to come together to support one another and those who loved Kaitlin. Let us continue to keep Kaitlin's family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.”

A woman from Long Island who attended the State University College at Geneseo was killed Saturday morning by a passing motorist on I-390, minutes after she had been ticketed for speeding by a state trooper. via Rochester Democrat and Chronicle