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Brookhaven Town Clerk discusses services and senior scams at local meeting
On April 29, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle addressed the Centereach Senior Club during their monthly meeting at the New Village Recreation Center.
Brookhaven officials visit Maryhaven center to support vocational programs
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Deputy Supervisor Neil Foley recently visited the Maryhaven Integrated Business Center (IBC) located in Yaphank.
Marathoner Eva Casale begins ninth annual mission honoring veterans
Farmingville, NY - Ultra-marathoner Eva Casale is set to embark on her ninth annual mission to honor veterans.
Tierney Shuts Down Violent Gangs
Tierney to violent gangs: “You will be found. You will be indicted. And you will be removed from our streets.”
Future Considerations: Career Day For ESM Sophomores, College Decision Day for Seniors
Assistant Principal Shelia Dempsey and teacher Alexis Duggan organized the event that they say gets underclassmen thinking about the long-term value of their education.
Spring Bursts Into Bloom at Waterdrinker Farm’s Tulip Festival
Long Islanders enjoy a blaze of blooms at the Waterdrinker Tulip Festival in Manorville.
William Floyd Educator Honored in Los Angeles with National Teaching Award
William Floyd teacher travels to L.A. to accept $25,000 award.
Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island (TACLI) offers free New York Landlord Smoke-Free Housing Toolkit
The Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island (TACLI) hopies to expand smoke-free environments all over New York.
Beema Boy Busted: Bay Shore Man Indicted for Alleged Auto Garage Drug-Running
Uriel Rose, 41, is accused of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree.
Punch-Drunk Huntington! Adam Sandler's First Drama Coming to Cinema Arts Centre
"Punch-Drunk Love" will screen at Long Island's go-to arthouse cinema on Friday, May 23rd at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16 for the public and $10 for CAC members.
McMemory Lane Time: The Snack Wrap is So Back
Discontinued in 2016, McDonald’s teased the Snack Wrap’s official return over X this week: “0x.14.2015.”
Smithtown firefighters respond to residential blaze on Landing Avenue
At around 15:30, the Smithtown Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Landing Avenue.
Brookhaven Town's amnesty program saves residents over $3 million in fines
Farmingville, NY — The Brookhaven Town Amnesty program, launched at the beginning of 2025, has achieved significant participation and success, according to Supervisor Dan Panico and the Town Board.
Red-Handed and Reprimanded: Pine Barrens Dumpers Convicted of Evergreen Law Violation
Marvin Sandoval, 29, of Ronkonkoma, and Charles Weiss, 33, of Coram, are expected to pay $15,000 in combined fines.
Suffolk County Restaurant Week is Here
Long Island Restaurant Week is here! This year it coincides with New York State’s first ever statewide Restaurant Week.
2013 Chaminade Grad Running for Nassau Legislature Declared Missing
Krommidas was last seen in Baldwin and disappeared approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23rd, according to Nassau County Police.
MastiCon You Dig It? Cosplay, Comics and Community Returning to Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library
The library’s Fifth Annual “MastiCon” will take place on Saturday, May 3rd from 12 to 4 p.m.
Spotty is the King of the Road on Cross-Country Trek
Join Spotty, the French bulldog, on his trek across America.
Local officials attend Generation Citizen program at Bellport Middle School
On April 28, 2025, Supervisor Dan Panico and Town Clerk Kevin J. LaValle attended Bellport Middle School’s Generation Citizen event in Farmingville, NY.
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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.