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Breakfast of Champions: Child Care Council Honors Local CEO
The Child Care Council of Suffolk recently hosted its annual “Breakfast of Champions,” recognizing Haugland Group CEO Billy Haugland II for his leadership in expanding child care support for working families.
Feds Seek Death Penalty for Gangmember Farmingdale Slayer
U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella filed a notice on Dec. 4th to seek the death penalty against Kendrick Seymore, 22, of Coram, who was indicted for killing three in Farmingdale.
DA: Yaphank Trucker Murdered Girlfriend in Patchogue
The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office announced this past week that Willie Hart, 61, of Yaphank, has been sentenced to 22 years to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Candace Woodruff, 37.
South Country Elementary Teacher Earns Doctorate
Jill DeRosa, a second grade teacher at Verne W. Critz Elementary School in the South Country Central School District, has earned her doctorate from Molloy University, marking a significant milestone in her 18-year career within the district.
Nesconset Teen Indicted in Murder of Sayville Ex-Girlfriend
Nesconset teenager Austin Lynch, 18, was charged with Murder in the Second Degree for the fatal Thanksgiving-week shooting of his ex-girlfriend, 18-year-old Emily Finn of Sayville.
New Retailers at Riverhead Tanger ahead of the Holidays
Baseball Lifestyle, Loide & Co., and Krafty Hands have each opened substantial storefronts at the popular shopping destination, signaling continued growth and diversification as the year winds down.
Snack Time: Cricket Season at Eastport-South Manor High!
As part of their coursework, students examined the environmental advantages of insect-based proteins. They even took the initiative to write persuasive letters to companies, requesting samples of cricket snacks to support their research.
Suffolk Police to Further Increase Patrols Post-Holiday
New York State Troopers recently reported that 247 people were arrested for impaired driving throughout the state on Thanksgiving Day alone, and 55 across Long Island were for the entire week — with 29 of these coming from Suffolk County.
Everybody Loves the Everybody Loves Raymond Exhibit
“This is a super surreal moment in my life. This is the closest I come to time travel to be here in this museum exhibit,” said Ray Romano on November 25th. “The job they’ve done is unbelievable.”
Enhanced Enforcement for Illegal Parking En Route
Announced on Tuesday, December 2, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office put the order into immediate effect. The enforcement will extend through New Year’s Day.
$100 Million Statewide Child Care Access Program Announced
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a major new investment aimed at expanding child care access across New York State. The $100 million Child Care Capital Construction Funding Program, unveiled this week, is designed to increase the availability of quality child care and create between 6,000 and 10,000 new seats for families.
Supply Drive for Homeless Veterans Underway
Spearheaded by Legislator Chad Lennon, Suffolk County officials, law enforcement representatives, and representatives from veterans’ advocacy organizations such as Paws of War gathered this week to announce the launch of the 2026 Veterans Supply Drive.
Presenting: South Country's Peer Elective Program, NHSers
Peer-based elective programs are imminent at South Country Central School District, according to the district. This signals a commitment to broadening inclusive learning — bringing students of all abilities together in meaningful, collaborative classroom settings.
Speeding Driver Pummels through Patchogue Storefronts
According to Suffolk County Police, the driver was in critical condition at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk until it was confirmed that he passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd. This was the sole injury and fatality in an incident that’s unsettling surveillance footage has been making the rounds on social media.
Ex-Suffolk Cop Sentenced for Holbrook Brothel Operations
George Trimigliozzi, 56, of Islip, pleaded guilty to promoting prostitution, official misconduct, and unlawful imprisonment in two separate indictments.
Utter Tragedy: Sayville Teen Killed by Ex-Boyfriend
A Long Island community is reeling at the start of the holiday season after an 18-year-old woman was shot and killed inside her ex-boyfriend’s Nesconset home Wednesday morning.
Eastport-South Manor Students Collect Holiday Food Donations
Students across the Eastport-South Manor Central School District ushered in the holiday season with a series of food drives and charitable initiatives aimed at supporting families in need.
East Islip Elementary Bakes Bread Ahead of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving celebrations took on a meaningful twist at East Islip’s Timber Point Elementary School last week, as students across grade levels participated in hands-on activities focused on community service and gratitude.
Christmas Eve at Quentin Tarantino’s New Beverly Cinema!
The Long Island–shot, holiday hangout hit that premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival—and landed at No. 2 on The New Yorker’s “Best Films of the Year” list—is heading to Quentin Tarantino’s legendary New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles.
Patchogue Man Convicted of Raping his Child and Half-Sister
A jury trial was presented with what they ultimately ruled as overwhelming evidence confirming the 38-year-old criminal had sexually abused his daughter when she was between the ages of 5 and 13, and his half-sister when she was 15 years old.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Are The Mets Going with a Youth Movement?
It’s hard to believe that the New York Mets, with a billionaire owner, might opt for a youth movement after spending so much on a star player like Juan Soto just last season, but that nightmare might become a reality for Amazin’ fans.
Bowl Season Brings Value
The new landscape of college football has brought many changes, and the transfer portal has significantly affected bowl games. More and more players are opting out of bowl games if their teams aren’t in the College Football Playoff, and while that is disappointing for fans, it gives sports bettors an edge.