Click here for Greater Long Island newsletters. Click here to download the iPhone app friends and colleagues will gather for funeral services this week to mourn and honor Adrian Weger Gilmore the longtime Shoreham-Wading River teacher and coach who died Wednesday after suffering a medical event at school the previous day at Moloney-Sinnicksons Funeral Home in Center Moriches Gilmore taught and coached at Shoreham-Wading River for 20 years As head coach of the girls varsity soccer team she led the program to multiple Suffolk County and Long Island championships She was named the United Soccer Coaches East Region High School Coach of the Year in 2019 “More than her impressive achievements, she will be remembered as a mentor to fellow coaches, a guiding light to teachers, and a fierce advocate for children. Her kindness, generosity, and unwavering belief in others lifted everyone around her,” reads her obituary “Adrian was the light in every room—a selfless soul who always put others before herself whose smile could ease the heaviest burdens and whose heart was big enough to hold a whole community,” Gilmore’s obituary continues “Her legacy is woven into the fabric of every life she touched or in the community she loved so dearly.” The mother of three suffered a sudden medical event just before 3 p.m Gilmore’s family said she has helped continue helping others through organ donation “To know Adrian was to love her; to be loved by Adrian was to be profoundly blessed,” her obituary reads Gilmore graduated from William Floyd high School and played college soccer at Concordia College where they were raising three children: Kayla “Though Adrian’s time with us feels far too short the love she gave and the light she brought into this world will continue to shine brightly in all who were touched by her extraordinary life,” reads her obituary Top photo: Adrian Gilmore (Moloney-Sinnicksons Funeral Home and Cremation Center) Tap here to see what’s happening 2025 at 4:51 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Shoreham-Wading River school community is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of a beloved wife (Courtesy Charisse Jamroz)SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER NY — The Shoreham-Wading River school community is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of a beloved teacher and coach Superintendent of Schools at the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District sent a message to the school community Thursday "It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we share the sudden passing of Adrian Gilmore Adrian was not only a dedicated and passionate educator mentor and source of inspiration to many generations of SWR colleagues According to an earlier message sent out by district officials Tuesday a staff member had a "medical emergency" after school hours at the Albert G Suffolk County Police said Seventh Precinct police officers responded to an aided case involving an adult outside at 100 Randall Road in East Shoreham on April 22 at 2:55 p.m The person was transported by Rocky Point EMS to John T New 12 reported that students were present and witnessed the medical emergency most recently teaching sixth grade with unwavering commitment and care she led our varsity soccer teams to county and state championships and earned multiple Coach of the Year awards including recognition in 2019 as the United Soccer Coaches Regional High School Coach of the Year for the East Region Adrian also previously coached lacrosse with the same dedication and excellence She regularly coached community programs and involved her teams in community service instilling values of giving back to countless individuals." A GoFundMe page, "In Her Honor: Supporting a Devoted Mother, Teacher & Coach," has also been created by Charisse Jamroz "Our family has suffered an unimaginable loss," she wrote and she leaves behind her husband Tim Gilmore and their precious children Jamroz added: "Adrian’s life was a beautiful reflection — full of grace and a deep love for others She poured her heart into everything she did "Adrian wasn’t just a teacher in the classroom or a coach on the field; she was a mentor Her absence is deeply felt by all who knew and loved her her husband Tim is walking through an unimaginable season doing his best to care for their family while grieving this profound loss We are coming together to support him and the children with funeral expenses We believe in the power of community and the comfort that comes through Christ know that your gift will help ease this burden Poole added: "More than her impressive achievements Adrian will be remembered as a mentor for other coaches and teachers a passionate advocate for children and a trusted colleague whose impact reached far beyond school walls." Poole said Gilmore was a bright light for her students "Her legacy lives on in the countless lives that she touched as a teacher She will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her." The district said they understand that the news may be especially difficult for students and staff and said school counselors and support staff will remain available to provide care and assistance to anyone in need throughout the grieving process "Please do not hesitate to reach out to the district directly for any additional support," Poole said the district will be honoring Gilmore in the coming days please keep Adrian’s family and friends in your thoughts we will continue to support one another with compassion as we navigate this loss as a school community and school family." To donate to the GoFundMe, click here. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The Long Island Power Authority approved two utility-scale battery energy storage contracts on Wednesday 18 — a 50-megawatt project on LIPA’s property that had formerly been slated to become the Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant and a 79-megawatt facility on Rabro Drive in Hauppauge Pictured Above: The Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant is on a site still owned by the Long Island Power Authority which is contracting with Key Capture Energy to build a Battery Energy Storage System there Both projects are proposed by Key Capture Energy a company that has in the past proposed Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) on the East End LIPA announced Wednesday that both are slated to use lithium iron phosphate batteries a technology that is believed in the industry to be less volatile and less prone to fire risk than the lithium ion batteries being used in many BESS facilities operating today LIPA said these two projects have incorporated recommendations issued “to date” by the New York State Interagency Fire Working Group in response to three BESS fires involving lithium ion batteries in 2023 These contracts are in response to LIPA’s 2021 Bulk Storage Request for Proposals in which the utility company planned to procure about 175 megawatts of new bulk energy storage contracts in response to the clean energy goals of the state’s 2019 Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act “These facilities will be critical as the needs of the local electric grid are changing – in preparation for additional offshore wind generation and the retirements of existing fossil fuel peaking plants,” according to LIPA “The electric grid will need flexible solutions that can respond quickly when needed given the intermittency of renewable generation and discharge during peak demand hours to enhance reliability.” The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act set a target to have 70 percent of the state’s electricity produced by renewable sources by 2030 It also set a target of 3,000 megawatts of statewide energy storage by 2023 which has since been expanded to 6,000 megawatts by the New York Public Service Commission  “Energy storage is essential to delivering reliable and affordable power as we increasingly switch to renewable energy sources and electrify our buildings and transportation systems,” said John Rhodes “Integrating storage in the electric grid especially in areas with high energy demand will allow clean energy to be available when and where it is most needed These projects are critically valuable for our electric grid and will be valuable additions to our power supply portfolio These contract approvals now allow the developer to proceed with seeking final approval from the Towns of Brookhaven and Islip.” The “KCE NY 31” project is being developed on the 57-acre site of the decommissioned Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant The property has an on-site electrical substation and is the landing site for the 330-megawatt Cross Sound Cable which brings energy from suppliers in Connecticut to Long Island the utility says the cost of the Shoreham project to the average residential ratepayer will be $0.11 per month The project will connect to the Shoreham Substation and is expected to be completed by 2028 The Hauppauge site, known as “KCE NY 29,” would be at 220 Rabro Drive, just east of Wheeler Road in an industrial park on the site of an existing 52,000-square-foot building that is slated to be demolished for the construction of the BESS which currently is under a temporary moratorium on BESS development as the state updates its guidelines Key Capture Energy has requested a hardship exemption from this moratorium the cost to the average LIPA residential ratepayer over the 20-year contract will be $0.19 per month and a “12-foot-high barrier wall will be installed to serve as a sound barrier and landscaping will be added around the perimeter to further reduce its visibility.” The project will connect to the Kings Substation and is expected to be completed by 2028 Key Capture Energy is no stranger to the East End — the company proposed a 60 megawatt BESS facility on Oregon Road in Cutchogue in late 2022 the Southold Town Board instated a moratorium on review of BESS applications while it worked to draft code to address siting of them That moratorium is still in place today as the town overhauls its zoning code Southampton Town has also instated a BESS moratorium in response to a 100 megawatt project proposed there, and is expected to introduce legislation shortly to limit the size of BESS systems there to 5 megawatts unless they are tied into a solar array in which case they could be up to 20 megawatts Environmentalists applauded LIPA’s awarding of contracts “Long Island is on the front lines of climate change We must transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy and battery energy storage,” said Adrienne Esposito Executive Director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE) “CCE applauds LIPA for approving the contracts for two Battery Energy Storage Systems which will assist our critical transition away from dirty polluting peaking plants while creating a more resilient energy grid and delivering renewable power to Long Island homes We will not achieve our climate goals without good battery energy storage projects like these CCE thanks LIPA for their continued leadership in embracing renewable projects that protect our communities “As New York moves off of polluting fossil fuels and onto clean it is critical that we also build out a robust network of battery energy storage systems to ensure our green grid is as reliable as it is robust,” agreed New York League of Conservation Voters President Julie Tighe “We congratulate Key Capture Energy on the approval of their Hauppauge and Shoreham projects and we applaud LIPA for their ongoing commitment to the clean energy transition.” LIPA says both projects have already undergone environmental review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act with the utility acting as the lead agency and Key Capture Energy and PSEG Long Island “have conducted public outreach for both projects including with local fire marshals and hazmat coordinators The contracts will now be sent to the New York State Attorney General and Office of State Comptroller for approval before state and local permits can be issued.” The Beacon is able to provide all of our content online free of charge thanks to support from our readers Be a vital part of keeping our community informed Sounds like more dumping of toxic lithium ion batteries that will eventually seep into our ground water That’s why Brookhaven has such a high level of cancer Shoreham-Wading River's Gavin Mangano gets the win over Comsewogue's Mason Mangiolino at 138 pounds in the Carl T Korpi Scramble wrestling tournament on Dec CLIFTON PARK — Shoreham-Wading River’s Gavin Mangano is familiar with the Eastern States Wrestling Classic The Wildcats sophomore is a two-time champion at the Eastern States which is widely considered the most prestigious wrestling tournament in the Northeast This year the tournament hosts over 500 wrestlers from 167 schools and nine states After pinning both of his opponents Friday Mangano advanced to Saturday’s 138-pound quarterfinals at Impact Athletic Center in Clifton Park where his quest for a third straight title in the 45th Annual Eastern States Tournament will continue “It’s the best tournament in the northeastern U.S.,” Shoreham-Wading River coach Joe Condon said kids from Wyoming Seminary in Pennsylvania which is one of the top three teams in the country State champs from Connecticut and all of New York It’s a chance to wrestle people you might never see.” Mangano is 30-0 this season and boasts a career record of 147-3 He won the tournament at 124 pounds last season and at 110 pounds as an eighth grader Mangano would become Shoreham-Wading River’s first three-time Eastern States champion Mangano is also the reigning Division II New York State champion at 131 pounds He’s approaching extremely elite status,” Condon said “He’s still got work to do and he’s very grounded He’s joined by Long Beach junior and UNC commit Dunia-Sibomana Rodriguez as the only returning Eastern States champions from Long Island Sibomana-Rodriguez defeated Newburgh’s Cooper Merli by a 9-2 decision to win last year’s Eastern States title at 108 pounds Merli later defeated Sibomana-Rodriguez in the Division I state final in a 1-0 decision Sibomana-Rodriguez will face Luca Popolizio (Christian Brothers Academy) in the quarterfinals there’s the potential for a Nassau County showdown between Cold Spring Harbor’s Greyson Meak and Plainedge’s Devin Downes Meak is the top seed and the reigning Division II state champion at 190 pounds and Downes is the No 3 seed and won the Division I state title at 170 pounds last year Downes would need to get past Hoose to reach the final — no easy task Cold Spring Harbor coach Mike Ferrugiari said Meak and Downes have never wrestled a competitive match against each other but the two are friends and train together I don’t know how that match would go,” Ferrugiari said “I certainly have the confidence in Greyson because he’s such a competitor Austin Bronco Campsey is making a name for himself The East Hampton sophomore entered the 108-pound bracket as the No 2 Connor Sheridan of Hauppauge in the quarterfinal round Saturday morning Long Island advanced 18 wrestlers into the quarterfinals The all-girls tournament begins at 11:20 a.m The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months 2024 at 10:52 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Officials expect to reopen the beaches for swimming on Friday if testing confirms acceptable bacteria levels NY — Sixty-three beaches on Long Island are closed for swimming after the Suffolk County Health Department issued an advisory on Thursday Because the beaches are located in parts of Long Island heavily impacted by stormwater runoff the health department closed the beaches from swimming due to potentially high levels of bacteria in the water Health officials recommend suspending bathing and contact with water in affected areas until the waters have been flushed by two successive tidal cycles in at least a 24-hour period after the rain has ended Officials expect to open the beaches Friday unless sampling reveals elevated levels of bacteria persisting beyond the 24-hour period officials said anyone interested in the latest information on affected beaches may call the Bathing Beach HOTLINE at 631-852-5822 or visit suffolkcountyny.gov/health and search “Beach Monitoring Program." 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New York: Work will help ensure sufficient capacity for the future power needs of the East End PSEG Long Island will be performing necessary upgrades to the transmission infrastructure that connects substations on the eastern end of Long Island in order to accommodate the growing demand in the area crews will be upgrading equipment at two substations in East Shoreham and Riverside as part of a project called the Wildwood to Riverhead Conversion Project PSEG Long Island will upgrade equipment in both the Wildwood Substation in East Shoreham and the Riverhead Substation in Riverside to carry 138 kV of electricity compared with the existing 69 kV equipment in place The substation activities will occur within the existing footprints of both facilities In the existing transmission corridor adjacent to the Wildwood Substation three existing transmission poles will be removed and replaced with three new riser poles of similar size and height 274 m (900 ft) of 138 kV underground transmission line will be constructed The underground cable will replace the overhead wire where the three existing poles are to be removed one transmission pole will be removed and insulators replaced on one other pole to allow the wires to carry 138 kV of electricity The upgrades will ensure customers receive safe There will not be any outages or traffic disruptions related to this project Work is expected to begin in January 2021 and be completed in June 2021 New electricity deal and planned gas pipeline aim to ease Syria’s energy crisis with 400 kV line and 6 million m3 of gas daily from Turkey Christian Bruch visits Baghdad to formalise agreement aimed at potentially adding 14 GW to Iraq’s energy capacity through infrastructure upgrades Xcel Energy will build a 280-km transmission line linking clean energy from southwest Minnesota to over 1 million homes across the Upper Midwest © 2013-2025 | All Rights Reserved MERIT MEDIA INT 900 ft of 138-kV underground transmission line will be constructed from the substation to just east of the LILCO Road The three new riser poles will provide a transition from overhead to underground one transmission pole will be removed and insulators replaced on one other pole to allow the wires to carry 138 kV of electricity Crews will use overhead bucket trucks to complete the overhead portions of the work excavation equipment for the trenching of the underground portion and use approved access ways within the corridor or adjacent to it Crews are scheduled to work generally Monday through Friday PSEG Long Island has received permission under New York State Public Service Commission Article VII law to perform all work associated with the project PSEG Long Island has completed upgrades to an important transmission line running between East Shoreham and Riverside which will help ensure the infrastructure continues to meet growing demand in the area Construction work on the Wildwood to Riverhead Conversion Project began in January 2020 The 10.6-mile line was upgraded to handle 138 kV along with upgrades to substation equipment at the Wildwood and Riverhead substations in time for the peak demand months of summer "Electric demand continues to grow on the East End and PSEG Long Island is committed to providing our customers with excellent reliability," said Peggy Keane PSEG Long Island's vice president of construction and operations services "This upgraded transmission line will help ensure we have the capacity to meet that demand." PSEG Long Island's electric grid consists of three primary elements: electric transmission lines that carry high-voltage power from generation sources substations that receive the electricity from the transmission lines and step it down to a lower voltage and distribution lines that carry the lower-voltage electricity into the neighborhoods PSEG Long Island coordinated with the state Public Service Commission the state Department of Environmental Conservation the state Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Long Island Farm Bureau to minimize the impact of this necessary project PSEG Long Island has prepared the electric infrastructure for summer by focusing on substation as well as circuit and equipment inspections using drones PSEG Long Island's other recent infrastructure improvements include: These upgrades will ensure that nearby communities receive safe Shoreham-Wading River celebrate after winning the Suffolk Class C cheerleading championship at Sachem East on Saturday the Shoreham-Wading River cheerleading team “hit zero.” In a sport that stresses 2 minutes and 30 seconds of perfection receiving no deduction points is a difficult feat where the cost of a mistake can prevent you from continuing your season at the next level Shoreham-Wading River chanted and posed its way to a score of 92.1 finishing ahead of six-time state champion Mount Sinai by 0.85 points to earn the Suffolk Class C title on Saturday at Sachem East “I’m not surprised that they got their first ‘hit zero’ today,” Shoreham-Wading River coach Brie Carlen said was changed weekly throughout the season due to injuries or illnesses within the squad “I think overcoming the many obstacles we faced throughout the season with our routine made us stronger in the end,” senior main base Jocelynn Besold said Sachem East cheerleaders celebrate after winning the Suffolk Class A cheerleading championship at Sachem East on Saturday After the squad won its first state title last March Sachem East curated and perfected its most difficult routine to edge Connetquot by two points and clinch its second consecutive county title with a score of 93.85 “We’ve been focusing more at practices and have been talking about what we could do better,” sophomore side base Cameron Buckstein said “It made a tremendous difference because we all had faith in each other going out there to hit our stunts.” Defending state champion Ward Melville also earned its second straight Suffolk title with a score of 91.90 in the coed division “We made a lot of adjustments in the beginning because we added so many people to the team this year,” senior main base Emma Clontz said “It helped us gain trust in each other and the process and we just went all-in.” Rocky Point used all the energy in the packed gym to close out the event and earn the class B title with a score of 92.60 “There was some amazing energy in here today and we fed off it,” senior side base Reese Rogers said which won last season’s competition over Rocky Point by one-tenth of a point placed third with a score of 89.10 behind Smithtown West (90.60) “We were really hungry coming in after losing by 0.1 last year,” Rocky Point senior back spot Caiden Palank said so we wanted to push ourselves as much as we could to prove ourselves.” Port Jefferson earned the class D title with a score of 70.15 reveled in the chance to represent its school and county in Binghamton next month The five cheer squads mentioned above will represent Suffolk at the state championship on March 8 at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena “This year being in class D is difficult because we’re such a small team,” senior flyer Nina Mercante said “But it was a really great experience to have ourselves as our competition and now have the chance to show what we worked so hard for at states.” The scene of a fatal crash on Sunrise Highway at Exit 61 in East Moriches around 1:30 p.m A Shoreham man was killed in a wrong-way crash on Sunrise Highway in East Moriches Wednesday afternoon police said Donald Kwarta was driving a 2018 GMC Yukon west on Sunrise Highway when the vehicle crossed into the eastbound lanes at 1:32 p.m The GMC traveled west about an eighth of a mile in the eastbound lanes and then hit a 2023 Mack truck parked on the shoulder was taken to the hospital with minor injuries Police originally identified a different driver before correcting the identity on Thursday afternoon Police said Kwarta was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead and pronounced dead the Newsday team is covering the issues that matter to you By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy The eastbound Sunrise Highway lanes at County Road 111 were closed for the accident investigation and the GMC was impounded for a safety check Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Seventh Squad detectives at 631-852-8752 2023 at 7:11 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Residents said they could see the flames and smell the smoke as the fire raged NY — A fire ripped through the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe Tuesday regarding a fire at a building at the intersection of Robinson and Tesla Street in East Shoreham Police could not confirm any additional information Residents were heartbroken at the blaze; the Tesla Science Center is the site of scientist Nikola Tesla’s last remaining laboratory Absolutely devastating," said Tracey Farrell #3 confirmed the fire but when asked about the extent of the damage a representative said that had not yet been determined Firefighters raced to the scene from nearby departments Support provided by Northwell’s Mather Hospital, which delivers the five-star difference in exceptional care and is ranked by Medicare in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance and patient experience When Adrian Gilmore walked into a classroom or onto a soccer field she had a way of making every student feel like they mattered most Whether it was a handwritten note slipped to a sixth-grader who needed encouragement or a calm steady nod she gave from the sidelines during a tense playoff match her presence offered safety and steadiness and a light in so many lives” — was heartbreakingly lost Prodell Middle School in East Shoreham and the varsity girls soccer coach at Shoreham-Wading River High School two days after suffering a medical episode in front of her students Her sudden passing has shaken the Shoreham-Wading River community where Gilmore spent nearly two decades shaping the minds and building confidence in countless young lives — so many of whom stayed in touch with her long after graduation The impact of her loss is being felt far beyond the school district Gilmore is a William Floyd High School graduate who in Mastic She and her family have been deeply active in the school district which is mourning alongside the community she served the high school sports world has been devastated by the loss of the highly admired coach “Our family has suffered an unimaginable loss,” reads a statement on a GoFundMe page launched to support Gilmore’s family “Adrian wasn’t just a teacher in the classroom or a coach on the field; she was a mentor and encouraged them to be their best. ” who is a boys basketball coach with Shoreham-Wading River is a freshman on the University of Maryland’s women’s lacrosse team “She was the heart of her family; faithful Her absence is deeply felt by all who knew and loved her,” reads the GoFundMe statement “Her husband Tim is … doing his best to care for their family while grieving this profound loss The GoFundMe campaign — “In Her Honor: Supporting a Devoted Mother Teacher & Coach” — has raised more than $110,000 since Thursday with more than 1,100 donations pouring in from friends former students and families she touched over the years Along with her success at the head of the classroom Gilmore built a highly successful coaching career leading the Wildcats varsity girls soccer team to multiple league championships and a Suffolk County title she was named United Soccer Coaches Regional High School Coach of the Year for the East Region “Adrian touched the lives of countless students friends and family members,” the GoFundMe campaign reads “She had a unique gift for making everyone feel seen Shoreham-Wading River School District Superintendent Gerard Poole, in a letter to the community, called Gilmore “a dedicated and passionate educator” and “an outstanding coach, mentor, and source of inspiration to many generations,” according to a News12 report strength and a deep love for others.” “She poured her heart into everything she did or guiding her athletes,” the statement reads Memorial service plans for Gilmore had not yet been announced as of Friday afternoon Top photos: Adrian Gilmore standing with her husband Tim and their three children April 26 was already a sacred date in Adrian Gilmore’s family was given a second chance at life — a new heart the miracles and that morning they got the call that would change everything Gilmore — a beloved Shoreham-Wading River teacher and girls varsity soccer coach who died after suffering a medical episode at school on Tuesday — gave her heart to save someone else’s life “My father in law received his heart from his donor on April 26 wrote Saturday in a Facebook post that shared the family’s extraordinary discovery my beautiful daughter will be giving her heart to someone in need.” Adrian is helping others,” Stacey Trakas commented on Gilmore’s mother’s post “The ultimate gift was given to your father-in-law on this day so many years ago Now another fortunate individual will get another chance due to Adrian’s generosity. An angel on Earth and now one in heaven.” What a special donation from a special young woman of Mastic suffered a sudden medical event just before 3 p.m She has been remembered in recent days as a compassionate educator an inspiring coach and a cherished member of the Shoreham-Wading River and William Floyd School District communities She was also a fierce and respected competitor who most recently led Shoreham-Wading River girls varsity soccer to a county title The team reached the semi-finals of the state championship tournament Friends and family affirm Gilmore lived with a big heart — one that will continue to touch lives through another Funeral arrangements have not been announced for Gilmore A GoFundMe campaign to support the family has raised nearly $160,000 from more than 1,600 donations a soccer coach and teacher in Shoreham-Wading River schools following her death from a medical episode suffered at school (Facebook/Section XI) Party contending for what has until now been safe Tory territory in south Tom Rutland is sitting in a cafe in Shoreham-by-Sea reflecting on what drives him to want to become a Labour MP He was just 18 when the party lost power to the Tories under David Cameron in 2010 “I have spent my whole adult life knowing nothing else but a Tory government,” he says “During that entire time real wages have not risen at all is the Labour candidate for East Worthing and Shoreham he believes he has a real chance of winning what has always been a Conservative seat on the south coast of England “We have worked it really really hard,” he says “I have had so many conversations with people who say they have never voted anything but Tory but are voting Labour this time They say no one has taken the trouble to knock on their doors before “There is none of the door slamming in our faces any more As we walk towards the sea front one man stops him and asks for a Labour poster to put in his window while others just wish him luck as he passes Many people have moved to Shoreham recently from Brighton because property prices are a bit lower (though still high) and eco-friendly,” says Wendy Aldrich who describes her job as “upcycling” furniture She has met Rutland before and renews her backing Aldrich says she voted for the Tories in the 80s because Thatcher seemed OK then “He even wears a £300 backpack,” she says of Rishi Sunak “He is so out of touch it is unbelievable.” would send shockwaves along the south coast At the last election he had a majority of 7,474 It is not just this stretch of the coast that looks promising for Keir Starmer. Labour is also hopeful of doing well in Worthing West Dover and Deal and East Thanet further round the Kent coast The fact that such constituencies are now in play for Labour is one reason that expectations are sky high about the party’s chances of winning a big majority on Thursday buoyed also by endless polls suggesting a landslide has in itself created issues inside Labour HQ as the party approaches the final run in How do strategists prevent over-confidence setting in and maintain energy among activists when so many people think it’s job done at a rally in central London for party workers Starmer had to perform a difficult balancing act: conveying an upbeat mood while tempering it with warnings about the dangers of slacking off To bring them to their senses he raised the prospect of waking up to another Tory government if they slowed the pace if people think it’s all in the bag,” the Labour leader said How do you feel about the future of our country on a morning like that Believing they could get away with anything.” If you want change you have to vote for it.” Senior Labour figures were saying yesterday that the most challenging part of this campaign lay ahead One senior figure said: “We have all had people saying on the doorsteps ‘Oh we have voted for Reform or we have voted Green … but we really hope Labour wins’ They assume we will win by an absolute mile How did you only manage to get a majority of 50?’ ” In the next four days Starmer will travel across England Wales and Scotland trying to get out the vote for Labour and argue the case for change after 14 years of “chaotic” Tory rule Today’s Opinium poll for the Observer puts Labour on 40% Starmer began the final weekend of campaigning in Aldershot yesterday visiting military veterans in the town on Armed Forces Day The Hampshire town was founded by Queen Victoria as the home of the British army and Starmer’s visit was a mark of Labour’s ambitions Aldershot has always returned a Tory MP and the incumbent had a majority of more than 16,000 in 2019 Yet polls indicate that Labour’s Alex Baker may win and voters gave Labour control of the local council in the May elections The Labour leader picked Aldershot FC as the venue – the fifth football club he has visited during the campaign – and spent about half an hour talking to the two dozen or so veterans listening to their concerns about housing and the NHS Afterwards he answered questions about Ukraine gender issues and racism directed at Rishi Sunak as well as concerns from his predecessor that Labour was not taking on the Reform party’s nationalist “I am concerned about populism and nationalism,” Starmer said “I think in a time where in our country and across the world there are increasing challenges of every variety … it’s very important we have a progressive answer to those challenges.” He tried to strike an upbeat message when asked by the Observer whether Labour’s safety-first approach risked losing voters to Reform He said: “We seem to be the only party left that’s making a positive case for change Because the Tories are getting more and more desperate and negative in their campaigning I’m really pleased that we’re campaigning with a smile on our face and a hopeful manifesto about the future of our country.” Rutland had got the “no complacency” message We will be keeping at it until 10pm on Thursday An earlier version misnamed Shoreham-by-Sea as “Shoreham-on-Sea” This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025 The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media A multivehicle crash briefly shut Randall Road near Bradley Dive on the Ridge-East Shoreham line on Thursday night Suffolk County police report non life-threatening injuries and no charges A multiple-vehicle crash briefly closed Randall Road near Bradley Drive on the Ridge-East Shoreham line on Thursday evening after a sport utility vehicle involved in the crash flipped over Suffolk County police said the crash was reported in a 911 call at 7:06 p.m and that there was a request to assist two people trapped in the vehicle Trump's influence on NY's future .. Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories Copyright ©2025 Newsday. All rights reserved. Officials, neighbors worry about unsightly stacks of shipping containers, traffic. Northeast Minneapolis residents had big dreams for the prime land on the southeast corner of the Shoreham Yards railroad terminal — new businesses, maybe a brewery or even a velodrome for indoor cycling. The site, once home to a historic roundhouse used to store steam locomotives, was a desirable redevelopment target for two decades. But now Canadian Pacific Railway, which owns the 230-acre facility, has taken it off the market, moved forward with its own expansion and demolished the roundhouse to make room for storage space for empty shipping containers. The moves caught elected officials and neighbors by surprise, and some have launched an effort to stop the redevelopment or at least make it more appealing. They worry it will bring increased traffic along Central Avenue, increase air pollution and just be an eyesore when viewed from surrounding homes and businesses. City Council Member Kevin Reich said it's the latest example of an "uneven relationship" between the city and the railroad behemoth, which runs tracks along the U.S.-Canada border. The company cited federal rules allowing it to tear down the roundhouse, Reich said, and to recently settle a lawsuit preventing the city from enforcing its sick- and safe-time policy on railroad employees. "They are not cooperative with this community, and this is just the latest, probably most egregious, example of that," said Gayle Bonneville, who has lived near the rail yard for more than two decades. She worked to preserve the roundhouse and only learned it had been demolished through the Northeaster community newspaper this summer. "Central Avenue is our main street, and now it's going to be a blighted industrial park." Canadian Pacific media relations manager Andy Cummings said about 12 acres will be redeveloped by next year. The existing terminal is at capacity and the rail yard needs more space, he said. Shipping containers and a new track for loading them will be placed along Central Avenue by 29th Avenue NE., where the company has already begun work on a second entrance. "Shoreham has been a railroad facility for more than a century, and CP is performing this upgrade to meet the demands of the 21st century Upper Midwestern economy," he said. Dozens of neighbors attended a meeting last month organized by state Sen. Kari Dziedzic, who represents the area, to learn more from Canadian Pacific and state and local officials. The railroad has used Shoreham Yards since the 1880s for train, trucking and bulk distribution. Beeping, clanking and low rumbling sounds rise from inside the sprawling site; dozens of shipping containers are stacked high along St. Anthony Parkway, which separates it from the Columbia Golf Club. Businesses and community members had been interested in redeveloping the southeast corner of the site since the late '90s, Reich said. However, soil and groundwater contamination from past chemical and petroleum storage put proposals on hold, and Canadian Pacific worked with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on cleanup efforts. The city learned the railroad would be demolishing the roundhouse on the corner this summer, Reich said. The railroad argued federal rights pre-empted the city's historic designation, he said. "While [Canadian Pacific] recognizes and appreciates the role the roundhouse and its workers played in the company's history, the building was not needed for current or future operations and was in a dilapidated, unsafe condition, making it unsuitable for preservation or reuse," Cummings said. Crews have excavated and treated the soil where the roundhouse once stood, spraying water throughout to reduce dust, he added. The expansion means shipping containers will be visible along an active stretch of Central Avenue. More trucks are also expected to come in and out of the facility — Dziedzic was told it could be up to double the existing traffic. For those driving along Central or frequenting the several businesses that line the avenue, the containers will "just be a symbol of a missed opportunity," Reich said. "The real loss is the opportunity loss — what could've been," said Reich, who has represented northeast Minneapolis since 2010. "They could've been a loved, signature destination vs. just a ho-hum expansion of an existing operation." Brian Rice, an attorney and lobbyist who lives in the Audubon Park neighborhood just east of Shoreham Yards, attended the neighborhood meeting and was shocked to learn about the expansion, which he described as "basically creating a massive parking lot for empty containers." He is passing around a petition for the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board to conduct an environmental review of the project. "This just is not right," he said. "And quite frankly, Northeast and the community needs someone to step up and fight this." Others are trying to see what they can do to lessen the effect the expansion will have on the neighborhood. Artist Gudrun Lock lives at the southern border of Shoreham Yards along 27th Avenue NE. A community garden and playground line that border, where she brings her children and walks her dog. She is working with the Weisman Art Museum on an idea for a barrier between the rail yard and Central Avenue consisting of evergreen trees and other vegetation that could block pollution and keep containers out of sight. "We can complain and be upset about this stuff, which is reasonable, but to think of some sort of solution requires a certain way of seeing things," she said. Looking forward, Reich wants to explore community uses for the rest of the yard's eastern border — and a more collaborative relationship with Canadian Pacific. "We will certainly try to hold the line as best we can," he said. Staff writer Jennifer Bjorhus contributed to this report. Miguel Otárola • 612-673-4753 Miguel Otárola is a reporter covering Minneapolis City Hall for the Star Tribune. He previously covered Minneapolis' western suburbs and breaking news. He also writes about immigration and music on occasion. 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You can change your cookie settings at any time Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports This autumn sees another new easy-to-follow continuous walking trail for West Sussex residents and visitors to enjoy The newest section of the King Charles III England Coast Path will help connect people with nature and provide a wealth of health and wellbeing opportunities mainly open coastal plain with long beaches seaside resorts and nature reserves teeming with birds This route will eventually help connect the country’s entire coastline into one long National Trail The walk will take people through some of the finest landscapes in England cities and ports which have shaped this island nation Excitingly for the first time in the history of public access legal rights of public access will be secured to typical coastal land including beaches allowing walkers to access some places they’ve never been before Natural England area manager for Kent and Sussex said: “This new trail has spectacular sweeping coastal views and abundant wildlife at Medmerry while providing sustainable sea defences “At a time when the benefits of connecting with nature are clearer than ever it’s fabulous that we are opening up this 44-mile walking route on the West Sussex coast for people to enjoy.” This new stretch starts by the sand dunes at West Wittering Marvel at the RSPB nature reserve at Medmerry The path then follows the open coast eastwards and inland beside the raised seawall bank around Medmerry This had a recent managed realignment of the coast by the Environment Agency and is now a new RSPB nature reserve Birds including various wildfowl and birds of prey including peregrines and merlins can be seen here Geese and waders start to arrive in large numbers while members of the swallow family gather preparing for their journeys south the trail goes around Selsey Bill and from one sweeping bay to another as you walk towards Pagham Harbour The trail mostly follows the sea wall around the estuary blacktailed godwits and the beautiful common blue butterfly Next you will reach Bognor Regis seafront promenade you pass through Felpham and Middleton-on-Sea the trail follows an interesting section of natural coastline including the sand dunes and shingle beach at Climping You pass the 19th century fort at the mouth of the River Arun as you reach Littlehampton Harbour over the footbridge and along the other side You carry on past a theme park near the mouth of the River Arun at Littlehampton The trail then uses public footpaths across grassland and along promenades adjacent to the open coast Taking you through the seaside villages of Rustington Continuing on you follow the board walk on Shoreham Beach vegetated shingle with plants such as sea kale poking through You pass another 19th century fort as you reach the River Adur then cross the swing bridge to arrive at Shoreham-by-Sea a seaside town bordered by the South Downs West Sussex County Council cabinet member for environment and climate change “We’re delighted to see this stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path open giving residents and visitors alike new opportunities to explore our beautiful coastline providing a much-needed boost for local businesses and making it easier than ever to visit our varied landscapes “The new trail will not only be beneficial to the health and well-being of all who use it but will also protect our coastal paths for future generations to enjoy and internationally important nature reserves there really is plenty for everyone to enjoy.” The 44-mile (71 KM) route will become part of the King Charles III England Coast Path - the 2,700 mile long distance walking route and England’s newest National Trail currently being developed around the entire English coast by Natural England Stretch openings in Kent and Cumbria in the coming weeks will see the significant milestone of 1,000 miles of the King Charles III England Coast Path open The government announced in January 2023 that the King Charles III England Coast Path will be fully walkable by the end of 2024 – connecting communities from Northumberland to Cornwall Natural England worked on the stretch with a number of partners including West Sussex County Council The route is easily accessed via public transport and there are plenty of locations along the trail for refreshments and with accommodation. See the National Trails website map to find out more: www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/england-coast-path-south-east/trail-information/ Walkers can access maps of the route and any local diversions at www.nationaltrail.co.uk/. And check for any restrictions to access at Natural England - Open Access maps there are improvements to existing access along the coastline which: For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/england-coast-path-improving-public-access-to-the-coast and www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ The Countryside Code is the official guide on how to enjoy nature and treat both it Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details Rift between NEC and local selection panel caused by alleged financial irregularities of Sophie Cook Labour has been forced to cancel a hustings for parliamentary candidates in Shoreham this weekend after a row broke out when the national executive committee vetoed a plan by the local selection panel to drop a candidate from the shortlist who was the 2017 candidate for East Worthing and Shoreham would have been Labour’s first trans women in a winnable seat and has been given high-profile backing by the Unite union Cook was among three candidates shortlisted again for the seat but the Guardian understands she was called into be re-interviewed by the local selection committee after claims were sent to the regional office about alleged financial irregularities in her past Sources alleged Cook had not disclosed information in her first round interview and that they were dissatisfied with the account she gave is understood to have come to the unanimous conclusion that Cook should be pulled from the shortlist where the candidate is chosen by party members cannot go ahead without a minimum of two candidates when local members consulted the NEC about how to proceed they were told Cook must remain on the shortlist as the historic financial issues were not serious enough to merit her being excluded but could have been considered in the final round of the selection The decision to overrule the local panel caused outcry among activists in Worthing and Shoreham prompting the two other shortlisted candidates local councillors Beccy Cooper and Catherine Arnold yet again the Momentum-dominated NEC is ignoring local members,” said one party source Labour sources claimed the local party had acted outside the rules and should not have called Cook for an additional interview who chairs the NEC organisational subcommittee which deals with selections wrote to local members on Friday night saying Sunday’s hustings could now not take place “Following the withdrawal from the process of two of the three shortlisted candidates there is now only a single shortlisted candidate,” he said “As a result the process is now cancelled and tomorrow’s selection meeting will not take place The regional office will be in touch regarding arrangements for the new process early next week.” View image in fullscreenIn the 2017 general election Cook cut sitting MP Tim Loughton’s majority by 10,000 seats Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PAA Labour spokesperson said: “The selection process in Worthing will be restarted in due course.” said: “I think it’s always important that the views of members locally are properly taken into account and because the selection panel made its decision — and that is also how the NEC should operate in making its final decisions.” The turmoil is likely to cause some anguish for Labour given the party’s hopes that Cook would be a high-profile trans women in a seat where she had a chance of becoming the first trans woman in parliament She cut sitting Conservative MP Tim Loughton’s majority by 10,000 last year a former photographer for Bournemouth football club has been a long-time campaigner on equalities in football and an ambassador for Kick It Out She said: “I was proud to contest East Worthing and Shoreham in the snap election During my campaign to be selected as the candidate I have been overwhelmed by the positivity of the majority of members and their determination to return a Labour MP I look forward to campaigning with them to do just that.” She has also recently spoken out about receiving a barrage of transphobic abuse after an internal Labour row about ensuring trans women could run on all-women shortlists “Nearly 21,000 people may have voted for me and the Labour party last year. But the transphobic arguments remain the same,” she tweeted earlier this week with pictures of tweets calling Labour a “trans cult.” A friend of Cook’s told the Guardian: “Like many people a business start up of Sophie’s went bankrupt She made this clear to both the local party and the NEC I hope this process can be rerun in the near future so we can continue our campaign for a Labour MP.” stood down as the candidate for York Outer just five months after winning a selection battle Derbyshire said the position would take more work than she could commit to doing for the next four years “It’s fair to say I thought I was experienced in the knocks you get in politics but this has been a lot bloodier than I thought,” she told the York Press The 33-mile (53 kilometre) route from Shoreham-by-Sea to Eastbourne is the first complete section of the England Coast Path in Sussex to open will form part of the 2,700-mile-long England Coast Path which will become the longest walking route in the world stunning sea views with the iconic back-drop of the white chalk cliffs and rural landscapes created by the South Downs meeting the sea Spring has sprung with a new trail for Sussex residents and visitors to enjoy The new section of the England Coast Path will help connect people with nature and provides a wealth of health and wellbeing opportunities The easy to follow 33-mile (53 kilometre) walking route which includes part of the South Downs National Park along the west and east Sussex coast and passing seaside promenades and nature reserves This route will eventually help connect the country’s entire coastline into one long trail cities and ports that have shaped this island nation And for the first time in the history of footpaths allowing walkers to access places they’ve never been before This trail encompasses the iconic white chalk cliff and sea views the South Downs National Park with its abundance of wildlife At a time when the benefits of connecting with nature are clearer than ever it’s fabulous that we are opening up this 33-mile-long section of footpath across the South Downs and along the east and west Sussex coast I have personally felt the value of walking a section of this route recently with my family and I look forward to exploring more of this new route This new trail covers a wealth of unique environments Here migratory wading birds and waterfowl can be seen on the saltmarsh and mud flats Other sights include the old lighthouse in Shoreham Harbour with views of its maritime use traditional boat yards and large commercial ships as they pass through Shoreham Port The trail leads onto Hove Esplanade en-route to Brighton where remains of West Pier can be spotted and the Brighton i360 viewing tower – the tallest structure in Sussex - can be seen Walk along the bustling promenade on Brighton seafront up to Palace Pier then past Brighton Marina Here you can follow the Undercliff Walk as far as Saltdean (there is also the option to take the clifftop route here) the walk leads you to Peacehaven and on to Newhaven including Castle Hill Local Nature Reserve and Ouse Estuary Nature Reserve Look out for a host of wildlife including migratory and nesting birds such as lesser whitethroat and fulmars wildflowers including birds’ foot trefoil and thrift There are also historical sites to see in Newhaven including WWII gun emplacements and the 19th century Newhaven Fort the quayside promenade offers great views of the fishing and leisure boats and the large Newhaven-Dieppe ferries that dock here the trail goes firstly around low-lying Seaford Bay including Tide Mills to Seaford esplanade before reaching the Sussex Heritage Coast at Seaford Head This famous and well-known stretch of coastline along the Sussex coast includes the iconic chalk cliffs of Seaford Head where the South Downs National Park meets the sea which is a popular visitor location for walkers as there are amazing views of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs and Cuckmere River meanders On the eastern side of the Cuckmere River estuary is the Seven Sisters Country Park at Exceat where the England Coast Path joins the existing South Downs Way National Trail This follows the clifftop footpath along the Seven Sisters Beachy Head is another internationally famous site for both locals and visitors with glorious views both seawards along the coast towards Hastings and on a clear day towards Dungeness and inland across the South Downs to Firle Beacon This stretch of the England Coast Path ends at Eastbourne Pier where you can walk along the promenade by the sea in this popular coastal town South East National Trail Partnership Chair said: This new 33-mile stretch of the England Coast Path is fantastic news for visitors to the beautiful and varied Sussex coastline The trail links several iconic Sussex locations with a high-quality Walkers can enjoy a unique variety of urban and countryside coastlines and a mix of different terrains and views – from steep hills to easy promenades This new stretch of trail is also a vital link in the South East section of the England Coast Path the whole of the South East Coast Path will provide a new route for walkers running from Shoreham-by Sea to the London Borough of Bexley I would also like to take this opportunity to thank local authority access officers and Natural England staff for their years of hard work and dedication to design negotiate and create this excellent new section of Coast Path You can find images for sections of the stretch here The 33-mile (53-kilometre) route will become part of the England Coast Path – the 2,700-mile long-distance walking route and England’s newest National Trail currently being developed around the entire English coast by Natural England Natural England worked on the Shoreham-by-Sea to Eastbourne stretch with a wide range of partners and landowners: Adur District Council Brighton and Hove City Council and the South Downs National Park Authority Our proposals were submitted to government in September 2018 and were approved in December 2019 The stretch is easily accessed via public transport and there are plenty of locations along the trail for refreshments and with accommodation there are improvements to existing access along the coastline that: For more information, visit www.gov.uk/government/collections/england-coast-path-improving-public-access-to-the-coast and www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ is the official guide on how to enjoy nature and treat both it HttpStatusCode: 404ErrorCode: WebContentNotFoundRequestId : 9ef3645a-301e-0053-7764-be30c8000000TimeStamp : 2025-05-06T08:57:26.5688406Z