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Jun 25, 2025

Suffolk Cops Slap Cuffs on Father Who Left Two-Year-Old Son in Hot Car

Suffolk County Police announced the arrest of a Patchogue man after law enforcement said he left his two-year-old son in a parked vehicle during extremely hot temperatures.

Jun 23, 2025

William Floyd High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian & Salutatorian

The William Floyd School District is pleased to recognize the valedictorian and salutatorian for the William Floyd High School Class of 2025 – Alice Chen and Rachel Chen, respectively.

Jun 23, 2025

Supervisor Panico Announces Results of Brookhaven Town’s 2025 Prom Gown Program

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has announced the results of the Town of Brookhaven’s 2025 INTERFACE Prom Gown Program, coordinated by the Department of General Services Youth Bureau.

Jun 11, 2025

Hundreds Turn Out for Councilwoman Bonner’s Largest-Ever Recycling Event

Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner hosted a Special Recycling Event at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai, drawing a record-breaking turnout of residents committed to environmentally responsible disposal practices.

Jun 11, 2025

Supervisor Panico and Councilmember Kornreich Join Ward Melville Students for “Sticker Shock”

Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich joined Ward Melville High School students at several locations across the community for the Town of Brookhaven’s annual “Sticker Shock” Campaign, an outreach effort organized by the Drug Prevention Coalition.

May 23, 2025

Brookhaven Residents Invited to Go Green at Free Recycling Event with Councilwoman Bonner

Councilwoman Jane Bonner invites Brookhaven residents to participate in an upcoming Community Recycling Event on Friday, May 31st, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center, located in Mount Sinai.

May 13, 2025

Supervisor Panico and Councilman Manzella Help Kick Off the 2025 Bald Hill Fair

The fair runs through May 18 and offers rides, games, shows, and activities for all ages.

May 8, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: George Santos on Taxpayers Paying Tish James' Potential Legal Bills

Here is Santos's take on whether or not James should personally pay her legal bills if she faces criminal charges from the Trump Administration.

May 5, 2025

Bellport Man Found Guilty of Murder

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Shati Smith, 31, of Bellport, was found guilty after a jury trial of Murder in the Second Degree, for fatally shooting 28-year-old Lee Houpe in June 2022.

May 4, 2025

Police Searching for Driver Who Killed E-Bicyclist and Took Off

Aryan Saini, 20, of Central Islip, has been identified as the e-bike rider who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Hauppauge Road in Commack

Apr 25, 2025

Community Library Budget Approved; Kimmerling and Maiorana Returned as Trustees

Voters in the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library District overwhelmingly approved the library’s 2025-2026 operating budget on Tuesday, April 22, by a vote of 400 to 249 — a decisive 62 percent margin of support.

Apr 20, 2025

Fatal Crash Kills Pedestrian in Easter Weekend Tragedy

Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a man walking in the street in Bluepoint Saturday night.

Apr 18, 2025

Brookhaven Clerk LaValle Attends the Centereach/ Selden Civic Association Monthly Meeting

Mr. Lavalle also spoke about service improvements made by the town clerk’s office and engaged with civic members.

Apr 15, 2025

Library Budget Vote, Trustee Election Set for April 22nd

The library system continues to be one of the most heavily used in Suffolk County and offers a range of services well beyond book lending.

Apr 13, 2025

Brewport Coffee House Joins MMSCL, Blending Books and Brews in Shirley

Brewport Coffee House marked the opening of its third location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 12, at the newly renovated Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library (MMSCL)

Apr 13, 2025

Spiritual Leader of Suffolk County Catholics Delivers Holy Week Homily

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Center Bishop, The Most Reverend John O. Barres, delivered a homily on Palm Center for the 1.2 million baptized Catholics in Suffolk and Nassau Counties.

Apr 10, 2025

Tangier Smith Elementary School Class Welcomes Student Pilot Via Zoom

Third-grade students in Mrs. Caitlin Contes and Ms. Michelle Montalbano’s class at Tangier Smith Elementary School recently welcomed – via Zoom – Luke Zadrazil, a college freshman currently attending Averett University in Danville, Virginia, to discuss his studies to become a certified flight instructor and eventually a commercial airline pilot.

Apr 10, 2025

Sponsor Announced for Brookhaven Recycling Efforts

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and members of the Town Council accepted a check for $5,000 from Suffolk Credit Union, a sponsor of the 2025 Town of Brookhaven Recycling Events. The contribution will support thirteen E-Waste, Paper Shredding, and Drug Take Back events across the Town.

Apr 8, 2025

Suffolk Police: 15-Year-Old Stabs Grandmother to Death

Suffolk County Police arrested a 15-year-old boy who they claim stabbed his mother and fatally stabbed his grandmother in Selden.

Apr 7, 2025

Supervisor Panico Celebrates Habitat for Humanity “Wall Raising” for New Home in Bellport

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Alison Karppi, Commissioner of Housing and Community Development, joined Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk to celebrate a “Wall Raising” on Davidson Avenue in Bellport, marking the start of construction on a new home for the Rahman family.

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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

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.


Local

Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July

Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.