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Sep 13, 2023

Hon. Thomas Whelan Appointed Supervising Judge of the Suffolk County Supreme Court's Civil Parts

Hon. Thomas Whelan Appointed Supervising Judge of the Suffolk County Supreme Court's Civil Parts

Sep 13, 2023

Suffolk County Residents Rally Against Immigration Policy Proposals

Suffolk County Residents Rally Against Immigration Policy Proposals

Sep 13, 2023

Incumbent Legislators Run Unopposed in Suffolk County 12th & 13th Districts

Incumbent Legislators Run Unopposed in Suffolk County 12th & 13th Districts

Sep 13, 2023

The Smithtown Town Clerk Race

The Smithtown Town Clerk Race

Sep 7, 2023

$28 Million in New Sewer Grants for Tri-Hamlet Area

$28 Million in New Sewer Grants for Tri-Hamlet Area

Sep 6, 2023

Center Moriches School District Welcomes New Staff

Center Moriches School District Welcomes New Staff

Sep 6, 2023

Center Moriches Fire Department Schedules Revote on Expansion Plan

Center Moriches Fire Department Schedules Revote on Expansion Plan

Sep 6, 2023

Krupski Legislation Aims to Conserve Water

Krupski Legislation Aims to Conserve Water

Sep 6, 2023

New Little Free Library Unveiled at Smith Point Park

New Little Free Library Unveiled at Smith Point Park

Sep 6, 2023

Local Lawmaker Makes Children Smile at Stony Brook Children's Cancer Center

Local Lawmaker Makes Children Smile at Stony Brook Children's Cancer Center

Sep 6, 2023

Smithtown Town Council Race

Smithtown Town Council Race

Sep 6, 2023

Suffolk County Executive Race Heats Up

Suffolk County Executive Race Heats Up

Sep 6, 2023

Republicans Look to Paint Suffolk Red This Year

Republicans Look to Paint Suffolk Red This Year

Sep 6, 2023

Suffolk County Legislative District 7 Race

Suffolk County Legislative District 7 Race

Aug 30, 2023

Completion of Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements on Hallock Landing Road

Completion of Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements on Hallock Landing Road

Aug 30, 2023

West Nile Virus Remains a Concern in Suffolk

West Nile Virus Remains a Concern in Suffolk

Aug 30, 2023

Thorne Saves Historic Avery Homestead

Thorne Saves Historic Avery Homestead

Aug 30, 2023

Suffolk Sites Show Up on New York Migrant List

Suffolk Sites Show Up on New York Migrant List

Aug 30, 2023

Celebrating 55 Years of Boy Scout Troop 343: A Legacy of Leadership and Community

Celebrating 55 Years of Boy Scout Troop 343: A Legacy of Leadership and Community

Aug 23, 2023

Irrigation Legislation on Tap to Protect Drinking Water Supply

Irrigation Legislation on Tap to Protect Drinking Water Supply

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Sports

Smithtown's Marcus Wertheim Leads Team Australia

Former Smithtown lacrosse standout Marcus Wertheim is dominating on the world stage. The Smithtown alumnus, who currently attends Brown University, led all players at the Super Sixes tournament, delivering an elite performance against international competition.


Sports

Sachem's Coach Mercurio Elected to Lacrosse Board

Congratulations to Sachem Athletic Hall of Famer Rick Mercurio, who was elected to the World Lacrosse Board of Directors during the organization’s 2025 General Assembly. Mercurio fills one of two open Strategic Director positions, marking another significant milestone in his distinguished career in the sport.


Sports

LaFontaine Heads to the Isles Hall

Pat LaFontaine’s plaque has officially been added to the Islanders Hall of Fame wall, placing him among some of the most legendary figures in franchise history. The former star forward was inducted into the Ring of Honor at UBS Arena, becoming the 17th member to receive the prestigious distinction.