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Construction Zone Crash Leads to Serious Injuries
Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a Medford man.
Chick Day Gives Lessons in Life for First Graders
Tuttle Elementary first grade students got a firsthand lesson on how to care for and hatch chickens, as the fruits of their labor literally came to life on "Chick Day" at the school.
Suffolk County Sheriff's Office: Caring for Our Community
The Community Relations Division of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office lent a helping hand at the recent "Breakfast with Buster" at Texas Roadhouse in Selden. The family friendly event benefited EJ's PJ's and the Kortright Kares Foundation, both of which provide important support to families across Suffolk County.
Opinion: Woke Wackos Wage War on Easter
There are many faith based greetings and statements Christians make to mark what many believe is the most sacred and holy of all holidays: the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Stopping Anti Semitism in its Ugly Tracks
Even before the horrific attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7th of last year, the New York State Republican Senate Minority created an "antisemitism working group" with the goal of collecting a report on rampant discrimination and attacks on Jews across New York State.
The Rise, Fall, and Lonely Death of Sheldon Silver
No one knows the power, anger, and wretched wrath Sheldon Silver once yielded in the halls of Albany more than former Democratic New York State Assemblyman Michael "Mickey" Kearns.
Suffolk County Cops Need Your Help Collaring Accused Crooks
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section Officers are making a public plea for you to help them place accused criminals behind bars. They shared photos and details of accused crimes in the hopes you recognize the following
Italian American Group Celebrates Big Anniversary
The New York Chapter of the "Order Sons and Daughters of Italy (OSDIA)" Commission of Social Justice celebrated its 41st anniversary.
Town Shuts Down Store After Cops Crack Down on Unstamped Cigarettes
In order for New York State to collect the correct amount of taxes on cigarette sales, the New York State Cigarette Tax Law requires vendors who sell tobacco products to be registered and only sell properly "stamped" cigarettes.
Hochul Makes Birth Control Available Over the Counter
The New York State Health Department, under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul, issued an order allowing three forms of birth control to be sold over the counter at pharmacies without a prescription.
NYS to Spend $500K Convincing You Climate Change is Real
New York State wants to spend $500,000 on a public relations firm convincing you that climate change is real and to promote state government sponsored clean energy goals.
Hide Fingers: No Bail. Five Finger Discount: Behind Bars
I wish typing this were a sick and twisted joke. Unfortunately it is not.
Calls Intensify For Reparations Committee Members To Resign
White people are to blame for destroying the planet while black people try to save it.
Read Across America
Older students read to younger children throughout the day and teachers made extra time to read in their classrooms.
High Academics and Athletics Honors for Two ESM Seniors
ESM High School Seniors Jonathan DiMarcco and Danni Sparacio earned the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance's (AHPERD) Suffolk Zone Award.
Future Scientists
The protein beta lactamase is an enzyme that digests penicillin-based antibiotics and is a major cause of antibiotic resistance in bacteria. Students are studying the beta lactamase from several species of bacteria that cause infections in humans. The student researchers plan to analyze the structure and publish this information, to help scientists develop alternative antimicrobial treatments.
Busy Work Week for ESM Students
There's a popular Dave Matthews Band song called "Digging a Ditch" about tuning out technology for the time being.
Two Kennedys Team Up To Teach Students About Civics
Suffolk County Legislator Leslie Kennedy and Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy Jr. had an important message for a group of more than 200 seventh grade students at Samoset Middle School: learn as much as you can about our Constitution, civic participation, and get involved making your community a better place to live.
Where to Get "Free" Taxpayer Funded Eclipse Glasses in Long Island
If you still need to get glasses to see the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th in Suffolk County, New York State announced a Long Island location where you can pick them up.
One Cop Car. Two Car Crashes. Two DWI Arrests
In some respects you can call it a "two for one" deal concerning one Suffolk County Police Officer making two DWI arrests at the same location.
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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.
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.
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.