Michael DeSantis

SMITHTOWN, NY — Candied Yams, a brown and white female tabby estimated to be around 6 years old, is the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week.

Phil Boyle, president/CEO of Suffolk OTB and Jake's 58 Casino Hotel, was named the next chairperson of the New York Gaming Association, according to a news release.

Monetary awards are on the line, and the winner's sock design will be sold by John's Crazy Socks. Here's how to enter.

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — A Valley Stream man accused of sexually exploitation of children is facing multiple charges, the United States Department of Justice said Wednesday.

EAST NORTHPORT, NY —This 95-year-old is still moving and flowing with the best of them.

Proceeds benefit Camp Good Mourning!, a charity that provides free bereavement camps to children coping with the death of a parent/sibling.

COMMACK, NY — Ishana Chadha, a senior at Commack High School, is headed to Washington, D.C.

SAINT JAMES, NY — Jolene Cao, a 12th grader at Smithtown High School East, is one of 40 students nationwide to be named a Regeneron finalist — and one of six from Long Island — the Smithtown School District announced.

317 has won the award back-to-back years. "It was a real team effort to have accomplished this two years in a row," chef Eric LeVine said.

HAUPPAUGE, NY — Hauppauge High School students Nathan Fernandes and Tiana Yip were accepted into the prestigious Long Island String Festival Association, the school district announced.