Planning staff recommended and the board approved multiple setback, parking and signage variances for the proposed McDonald’s/Wendy’s development at the former Boston Market site, with conditions including a traffic study, New York State DOT review, and limits on ground signs and logos.

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Retired NYPD Capt. Jimmy Albrecht recounted arriving at Ground Zero on Sept. 11, told Smithtown attendees the total casualties were 2,977 that day (2,753 in New York City) and cited long‑term health impacts for thousands of responders.

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Police have not identified the victim or vehicle after the fiery crash at the entrance to Sunken Meadow State Park.

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On a fine autumn day, Long Island offers a variety of nature trails resplendent with fall color, wildlife and other natural wonders for those who want to get out and take a hike. The Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference maintains and offers guided hikes of 200 miles of trails across the Island, said David Reisfield, president of the nonprofit conservation group headquartered at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown. For a list of upcoming fall hikes, visit ligreenbelt.org. If you want to head out on your own, here are trails to try for wildlife encounters (including the occasional coyote), panoramic water views, kid-friendly trails and off-the-beaten path larks. Kid-friendly trails Sweetbriar Nature Center 62 Eckernkamp Dr., Smithtown Younger hikers can see a veritable menagerie of wild furry or feathered friends on the animal rescue organization’s child-friendly sections of two miles of wildlife trails. The quarter-mile Chipmunk Trail features stops telling a seasonal story and lots of chipmunk sightings. Chipmunks as well as squirrels, birds and turtles abound around the Lower River Trail, with half-mile and mile-long options and scenery such as a natural spring with little waterfalls, said Veronica Sayers, program coordinator. COST Free OPEN The preserve and nature center are...

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Bestin Kuriakose, DO, has joined Long Island Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, a practice of Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group, at 309 E Main St Suite 102, Smithtown. “At our practice, we are committed to providing seamless, patient‐centered musculoskeletal care,” said Sandra Iannotti, MD, FAAOS, Orthopedic Surgeon, Long Island Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. “I’m pleased to welcome Dr. Kuriakose, a physiatrist, to our team.” Dr. Kuriakose is a board-certified, fellowship-trained physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. His expertise includes fluoroscopy-guided spinal procedures, peripheral joint interventions, and the evaluation and discussion of nonsurgical treatment options. “I am excited to be a part of the Stony Brook Medicine team, and I look forward to delivering innovative, evidence-based treatment modalities for spine and joint health, with a strong emphasis on optimizing patient outcomes and enhancing quality of life,” said Dr. Kuriakose. “I am committed to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care and am honored to contribute to the organization’s continued standard of excellence.” Dr. Kuriakose earned his medical degree from the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, where he served as academic chief resident during his final year. He further advanced his expertise by completing a fellowship in interventional spine medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. Prior to joining Long Island Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, he practiced in both academic and private settings, providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals with spinal and musculoskeletal conditions. To make an appointment, call 631-360-2200.

He really dined in Smithtown. Then AI versions of Ed Sheeran started popping up at businesses across Long Island.

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran loves a good melody and apparently a good meal as he dined at Osteria Umbra in Smithtown on Tuesday for two hours. The dinner