Suffolk County - NY News

Suffolk County - NY News


Jun 2, 2025

Community Blood Drives are Coming Up – Help Save a Neighbor!

Community Blood Drives are Coming Up – Help Save a Neighbor!

May 15, 2025

Long Island Leaders Unite Against State’s Election Law Shift

It’s not about the people; it’s about power for the state Democrats

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 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.

Apr 28, 2025

Repavement Project Underway at Blydenburgh County Park 

“This project has really been 30 years overdue,” said Legislator Leslie Kennedy.

Apr 25, 2025

Stump Pond Update: Romaine, Leg. Kennedy Keen on Blydenburgh Dam Revival

"I am sure that we will one day welcome Stump Pond back to our community," said Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine.

Apr 13, 2025

Champion of Diversity Honors for Coach Sumpter

A Champion is Recognized.

Mar 21, 2025

Suffolk County Tops Rise in Home Price List

Suffolk County home prices are on the rise according to a study by real estate firm OneKey MLS based in Farmingdale, NY.

Mar 19, 2025

Bridge Trouble for Suffolk

Troubled waters for Suffolk bridges.

Mar 10, 2025

Massive Wildfire Breaks Out in the Westhampton Pine Barrens

A devastating wildfire broke out in the Pine Barrens Saturday afternoon resulting in a declaration of a state of emergency. Over 400 acres were burned.

Mar 9, 2025

Women’s History Month – Elevating Women Fighting for the Second Amendment

Bellantoni became known in Suffolk County for her vigorous defense of Suffolk County residents against the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) for serious infringements of their Second Amendment rights.

Mar 7, 2025

Kudos Our Hero: Red Cross Volunteer Saves Life in Deer Park, Honored by Local Leaders

Suffolk County legislators came together on March 6th to celebrate a Deer Park resident who put her CPR certification to noble use.

Feb 20, 2025

Suffolk County Senior’s Poverty Rate up 48% in Last Decade

The number of older New Yorkers living in poverty has surged nearly 50 percent in the last ten years. A report by the Center for Urban Future, authored by Rachel Neches and Jonathan Bowles, raises the alarm about the poor financial health of older New Yorkers.

Feb 17, 2025

There Will Be a New Place To Play On Long Island

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) has been selected to operate Destination KP, the upcoming premier sports facility that will be located in King's Park.

Jan 24, 2025

“Man on the Street:” Pros and Cons of Wind Energy

With President Trump taking aim at the wind energy industry in his first days back in office, the South Shore Press Man on the Street asked residents what they thought about it.

Jan 9, 2025

Suffolk County Fights $60 Million Lawsuit Over 2016 ICE-Requested Detainments

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr., and Suffolk County Attorney Chris Clayton delivered a press conference at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge to address a lawsuit they all agree to be sheer lunacy.

Dec 6, 2024

Filardi Is Suffolk's Best

This year's crop of outstanding talent is as deep as we can remember in Suffolk county and that is why the anticipation for who would bring home the coveted Carl A. Hansen Award was as great as ever at this year's awards ceremony.

Dec 3, 2024

Good Riddance: Red Light Cameras in Suffolk are No More

Usually, the Monday after Thanksgiving is understandably filled with nothing but languish.

Dec 3, 2024

New York Expands Life-Saving “Gio’s Law” to Include Police Carrying EpiPens

In a significant step forward for public safety, an amendment to New York’s “Gio’s Law” now enables police officers in Nassau and Suffolk counties to carry EpiPens, critical devices for saving people from life-threatening allergic reactions. The expansion will equip first responders, who often arrive before paramedics, with the tools needed to save lives during anaphylactic emergencies.

Oct 24, 2024

Castillo on Long Island Restaurant Week: 'We're getting back to our pre-COVID levels'

Long Island Restaurant Week is back for its fall season, giving diners a chance to break free from their culinary routine and travel the world one dish at a time, from Cuba to France.

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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

Twisted Cycles’ motorcycle audio showdown returns to Long Island: ‘It’s not all about volume’

Twisted Cycles’ annual motorcycle audio competition is returning Sunday, June 29, with a larger venue and hopes of drawing a bigger crowd to Scott’s Pointe in Calverton.


Brooklyn man sues NYPD over injuries from alleged police vehicle collision

A Brooklyn man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, alleging excessive force, defamation, and civil rights violations.