The Statesman

The rising popularity of the e-cigarette Juul on LI

Rosemary An • January 14, 2019

Unlike other e-cigarette companies that purport to help users quit smoking traditional cigarettes, Juul sales have risen meteorically since its launch.

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Put a little spice in your life: First NY location of the Spice & Tea Exchange opens

Anna Correa • December 9, 2018

Every time a customer walks into the Spice & Tea Exchange in Port Jefferson, the ambrosial aroma of apple, cinnamon and mint wafts across their faces, welcoming them into a store filled with rows of spices, teas, sugars and herbs.

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Fetch Dog Boutique and Bakery brings all dogs to heaven

Anna Correa • December 2, 2018

“We are a community here,” Lurz said. “My customers are family to me, so anything I can help them with I do. It’s so different than a regular store. It’s so genuine, and the dogs know.”

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The human cost of health care

Joshua Blake • November 14, 2018

I’ve been receiving intravenous Remicade treatment for the last five and a half years, and it’s sent my ulcerative colitis into remission. It’s allowed me to pursue a college career, and helped me get my life back. Visits to the emergency room are long gone, but not long forgotten.

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LIRR suspended between Smithtown and Port Jefferson

Joseph Konig • April 18, 2018

Train service is suspended in both directions between Smithtown and Port Jefferson “due to a track condition near Stony Brook,” the Long Island Rail Road announced on Twitter.

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Theatre Three brings the passion of “The Bridges of Madison County” to life

Jamie Schuit • September 26, 2017

The 1992 best-selling novel “The Bridges of Madison County,” written by Robert James Waller brought readers a heart-wrenching story of a searing love affair. Port Jefferson’s 140-year-old non-profit theatre company, Theatre Three, brings the tear jerking story to Long Island under the direction of Jeffrey Sanzel.

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Port Jefferson’s Theatre Three offers students a creative outlet in wake of program cut

John Snyder • August 16, 2017

For any students searching for a creative environment and wishing to gain theatrical experience, Theatre Three is an outlet.

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Stony Brook community marches for science in D.C.

Anna Correa • April 23, 2017

Members of the Stony Brook community traveled from campus to Washington D.C. on Earth Day, April 22 for the March for Science.

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Trendy spots on Long Island to satisfy your caffeine addiction

Jessica Carnabuci • February 26, 2017

Instead of always getting coffee from the Seawolves Marketplace or Starbucks on campus, here are other options you can choose from across Long Island.

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Wine, cheese and political paintings

David Pepa • November 10, 2016

Although Election Day had everyone on their feet, the Political Portraits Wine and Cheese Reception at Toast Coffeehouse gave people a new way of looking at politicians.

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Rapper Robbie Zeecs brings his Long Island success across borders

Rena Thomas • July 26, 2016

For Robbie Zeecs, working as a car dealer is only a stepping stone in pursuing his true passion. The red-bearded Port Jefferson native is a rapper.

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Mixed Martial Arts makes its way to New York

Nikita Ramos and Samantha Mercado • May 7, 2016

On March 23, New York became the last state to legalize professional MMA fighting.

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