To Suffolk Legislator William Spencer (D-Centerport), his proposal to ban the use of single-use plastic bags in stores across the county is “almost a no brainer.” After a public hearing on the proposal held last week, Spencer and the rest of the Suffolk Legislature learned that many members of the public feel the same way.

Sheldon Leftenant, a Huntington Station gang member, was given the maximum sentence of 55 years to life in prison for shooting, and nearly killing, Suffolk County Second Precinct Police Officer Mark Collins.

This year’s Huntington School District “Stuff the Bus” food drive, sponsored by the Huntington High School student government, broke all previous records for the sheer volume of items collected, and ultimately disbursed to community food pantries.