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Smithtown Fire Department offers public CPR class on June 29
On June 29, 2025, the Smithtown Fire Department will conduct a CPR class for the public.
Suffolk County Resident Scammed Out of $40,000
The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) is once again reminding residents not to fall victim to scams and especially scams involving law enforcement impersonation.
Patchogue-Medford Students Inspire $60K Grant for High School Library Renovations
Civic class engagement leads to $60,000 library grant.
Islip Chamber president on street fair: 'It’s bringing people into our town'
The Islip Chamber of Commerce Street Fair returns to Main Street on Sunday, June 22, celebrating its 25th anniversary with live music, more than 150 vendors, food trucks and family-friendly attractions aimed at drawing visitors to support local businesses.
Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 14
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 14.
Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 14
1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Councilwoman Kesnig attends ribbon-cutting at Long Island Game Farm
Brookhaven Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig recently participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Woodland Trail at the Long Island Game Farm.
Matthew Zoll Memorial: "(He) …developed a Severe Form of Schizophrenia"
The departed Sound Beach resident who made headlines for killing his father was memoralized in a Christian mass ceremony on Saturday, June 14th, a day ahead of Father's Day.
Islip Terrace Man Indicted for Fentanyl, Cocaine Possession Amidst Three Young Children
Williams, 39, of Islip Terrace, and girlfriend Keirsten Escobar were also both charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney announced.
Suffolk County Water Authority: A Century of Safeguarding a Vital Resource
The South Shore Press takes a look at the history of the Suffolk Water Authority.
Suffolk County West Robins Oyster Company Wins State Agriculture Grant
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 19 farm and food organizations are being awarded a total of $13.7 million through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant Program.
Suffolk County Smoking Quit Line Celebrates 25 Years of Success
Suffolk County Smoking Quit Line Celebrates 25 Years of Success
While Protesters Burn the U.S. Flag, Mastic Beach Honored It in Special Ceremony
Don’t burn it, treat it properly.
Violent Rage, Meet Consequence: DA Tierney Announces “25 to Life” for Mastic Murderer
Convicted last month for killing his longtime friend, James Brown, 45, of Mastic was formally sentenced on Monday, June 16th.
Village of Port Jefferson Cup Regatta to Set Sail for Pancreatic Cancer Research
The 16th annual Village Cup Regatta, a friendly competition between Mather Hospital and the Village of Port Jefferson, will set sail on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Father’s Navy Jacket Brings Back Memories of World War II
World War II jacket brings back memories on Father’s Day.
Mastic Beach Resident is 100 YEARS YOUNG!
Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella (R-3rd District) held an event to celebrate the 100th birthday of one his district’s treasured residents, Catherine “Kitty” Walsh.
Gene Gerrard celebrates his 103rd birthday with U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney and former Brookhaven Councilman Charles Lefkowitz.
Hometown Hero Hits 103
Salvadorian National Pleads Guilty to Stabbing at Copiague Deli
A Salvadorian national, Gherson Lopez, 29, pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree for fatally stabbing 34-year-old Jose Argueta-Canales outside of a Copiague deli.
A Familiar Face Steps Up: Lonna Castro Named Director of Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library
Meet the new library director
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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.
ESPN Is Making Moves
This week ESPN has positioned itself back into the spotlight of sports and sports entertainment, and people are outwardly upset about the moves they are making.
Suffolk Legislator Chad Lennon is honored by his colleagues for his promotion to Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel.
It’s now Lieutenant Colonel Legislator Lennon.