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May 23, 2025

I Saw Sinners: AMC Offering $7 Tuesday Matinees for Members (Free to Sign-Up!)

Having raked in over $320 million against a $90 budget, unheard of for all non-Tarantino filmmakers cranking out original IP these days, the film does true damage in the best sense possible by way of director Ryan Coogler.

May 22, 2025

Thunderbirds: Assemble! US Air Force Jets Fly Over Jones Beach En Route to MacArthur 

Before they made their way to Suffolk County, the jets offered a taste of what was to come for Jones Beachgoers, with the Thunderbirds returning as the official headliners of this Memorial Day Weekend’s two-day airshow.

May 21, 2025

Death by Stabbing: Woman Indicted for Brutally Butchering Ex-Lover Near Bay Shore Train Station

Nikeya Barker, 44, was charged with Murder in the Second Degree for fatally stabbing her former love interest, Shurvell Rush, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced.

May 20, 2025

25 to Life: Patchogue Felon Convicted of Shooting into Mastic Beach Home

The 58-year-old repeat offender was convicted in a jury trial of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, DA Tierney announced on May 16th.

May 20, 2025

Party at the Roasthouse! Popular Sandwich Chain Sets Up Shop in Babylon

Roast Sandwich House grand-opened its sixth location on May 19th at 114 Deer Park Avenue in Babylon Village.

May 17, 2025

Citations and Vehicle Impoundments for Reckless Medford Drivers

38 citations were issued to the six drivers whose vehicles were also seized.

May 16, 2025

Hallelujah! HBO Max is Back in Action

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) announced at its upfronts on Tuesday, May 14th, that Max would rebrand to HBO Max—the same name it forfeited just two short years ago.

May 15, 2025

A Healthy Island Expansion: NYU Langone Opens Care Center in Westhampton Beach

Located at 131 Sunset Avenue, the NYU Langone Medical Associates—Westhampton center staffs five health care providers.

May 15, 2025

Distinguished Jewish Americans Recognized by Suffolk County

County Executive Romaine and his colleagues in the Legislature honored various Suffolk County residents of Jewish heritage at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on May 7th.

May 15, 2025

No Objection: Leg. Bontempi Hosts Walt Whitman HS Mock Trial

"The students presented many of the points raised in our debates and even brought some new perspectives on the issues," said Bontempi. "It was a pleasure to watch them engage with such eagerness and insight."

May 14, 2025

Murder in the Second Degree: Mastic Man Convicted of Killing Friend

According to the Suffolk County DA's Office, James Brown, 45, of Mastic, was found guilty of murdering his longtime friend Ulmar Eliquhir, also 45 and of Mastic, in Nov. 2023.

May 13, 2025

Wall of Shame: Sheriff Toulon Takes Suffolk's Top 10 Deadbeat Dads to Task

Ahead of Mother's Day , Sheriff Toulon delivered a timely press conference at the Yaphank Correctional Facility—where an aptly-named "wall of shame" now stands.

May 9, 2025

This Past Weekend: The 94th Annual Hauppauge Fire Department Installation

Honorees included former Captains Greg Gottlieb, Robert L. Wind and Scott D. Munro.

May 8, 2025

Animal Abuse Registry Strengthened Per Leg. Bontempi, Suffolk County Exec Romaine

Legislator Bontempi began talks in June 2024 with SPCA Chief Roy Gross to revisit and reform the Animal Abuse Registry that Romaine first greenlit as a legislator in October 2010.

May 7, 2025

Hey Mr. Blue Sky! Former ELO Members Bringing The Orchestra to Patchogue This Fall

To purchase tickets to the Sept. 10th show, visit PatchogueTheater.org or call the Theatre's box office at (631) 207-1313.

May 7, 2025

Sickening: 28 Cats Found Dead, 69 Rescued in Bohemia Hoarding Horror Show 

The “cats were found living in unsanitary and inhuman conditions,” the Suffolk SPCA said in a statement.

May 5, 2025

Mighty Audit Monday: Suffolk Comptroller Recovers $1.7 Million

Comptroller Kennedy's latest audit of Anthem BlueCross BlueShield revealed overpaid medical expenses.

May 5, 2025

Late LI Native Officer Jonathan Diller Enshrined at NYPD HQ 'Wall of Heroes'

The Franklin Square native's surviving relatives sat front and center at the 1 Police Plaza-held ceremony that honored he and over 40 other fallen police officers.

May 2, 2025

Future Considerations: Career Day For ESM Sophomores, College Decision Day for Seniors

Assistant Principal Shelia Dempsey and teacher Alexis Duggan organized the event that they say gets underclassmen thinking about the long-term value of their education.

May 1, 2025

Beema Boy Busted: Bay Shore Man Indicted for Alleged Auto Garage Drug-Running

Uriel Rose, 41, is accused of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree.

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Education

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.


Local

Call it a Comeback! You Can’t Kill Kilwin’s in Patchogue

Christine and Brian Viscount, owners of Port Jefferson Kilwins since 2017, stepped in to re-open the briefly out of commission Patchogue Main Street location this summer.


Sports

The Ducks Celebrate L.I. Jewish Heritage

The game brought thousands of fans out to celebrate Jewish pride, community, and solidarity with Israel, as well as their hometown Ducks.