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Jul 3, 2025

2025 Navy SEAL LT Michael P. Murphy Run Around the Lake

The race beneficiary, The LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation, was founded by Murphy’s family in 2007, driven by his belief that “education will set you free.”

Jul 3, 2025

Why I’m Watching 1993’s "Dazed and Confused" and "The Sandlot" This Week

Congratulations to all graduating seniors, party on, and most importantly: Go Yankees!

Jul 2, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending June 28

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 5 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 28.

Jul 2, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending June 28

1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 2, 2025

Strassfield on 'Independency' exhibit at Southampton Arts Center: 'It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'

Southampton Arts Center is marking Independence Day with Independency: The American Flag at 250 Years, an exhibition featuring Apollo mission flags and a George Washington kerchief among its highlights.

Jul 2, 2025

Suffolk Officials Launch Summer STOP-DWI Campaign Ahead of Fourth of July Weekend

Suffolk officials all out to stop highway carnage.

Jul 2, 2025

Panico Speaks Out on Suffolk County DSS Bypassing Housing Codes in Brookhaven

Supervisor of Brookhaven, Dan Panico, announced a major legal victory against a corporate landlord whose properties in Mastic Beach were the source of serious quality of life concerns.

Jul 2, 2025

Prior Felony Offender Sentenced for Shooting Victim Outside Billiards Bar

“Jonathan Redar, a prior felony offender, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting a family member outside a Mount Sinai bar. What began as a dispute turned into a near-deadly act of violence,” said District Attorney Tierney.

Jul 2, 2025

Advancement Announcement: Stony Brook Urologists Introduce Catheter-Free Bladder Monitoring

Stony Brook University Hospital’s latest achievement in medical advancement—the implementation of Glean Urodynamics—is the first of its kind performed on the East Coast.

Jul 2, 2025

He Wanted it to Be Here, A Moment at Gavin’s Memorial in Eastport

A moving moment of remembrance at Gavin’s memorial.

Jul 1, 2025

McKenna on Hampton's Wine & Food Classic: 'It's fun for everyone'

The Hamptons Wine & Food Classic returns to Stony Brook Southampton University for its second year on Saturday, July 19, combining live music with culinary offerings for an evening organized by Taste Long Island Events.

Jul 1, 2025

Suffolk Sheriff Celebrates First Triplets to Earn Eagle Scout in New York

Suffolk County Sheriff recognized the first set of triplets in New York and the first Black triplets in the country to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.

Jul 1, 2025

Moriches Chamber Prepares for a Blockbuster Centennial Year

100 years for the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches

Jul 1, 2025

Selfless Saints on Earth Serenaded at Oheka Castle Heroes Breakfast

Hosted by Legislator Leslie Kennedy, the Oheka Castle-set event brought heroes from across the island to Huntington—where they broke bread, traded stories, and received their flowers.

Jul 1, 2025

Get Ready to Shell-ebrate: Oyster Jamboree Coming to Smith Point

Shuck Yeah! First-Ever Long Island Oyster Jamboree to Hit the Beach

Jul 1, 2025

Suffolk’s Bank Account Collateralization Program Wins Big at NACo: What it All Means

Started in 1970, the National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards annually honor effective county government programs.

Jul 1, 2025

Resurfacing completed on Hospital Road in East Patchogue

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilman Neil Foley have announced the completion of the resurfacing project on Hospital Road in East Patchogue, New York.

Jun 30, 2025

Unlicensed Contractor Charged for Presenting Forged Islip Permit to Great River Client

The owner of Tool Time Construction, Inc. allegedly committed false advertising when he claimed he had secured proper permitting to conduct business within the Town of Islip.

Jun 30, 2025

Suffolk GOP Passes Term Limit Preservation Act in Response to State Election Mandate

It’s war between the Suffolk Republicans and Albany Democrats over controlling local elections.

Jun 30, 2025

Suffolk County SPCA Charges Bay Shore Woman With Animal Cruelty

Over the weekend, detectives from the Suffolk County SPCA charged a Bay Shore woman with animal cruelty charges.

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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

Romaine Floats Yaphank Market for Local Produce Hub

No need to go to the Bronx for local produce under a plan by County Executive Ed Romaine.


State

Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming

Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.