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Apr 14, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner marks Little League season start in Farmingville

Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the North Shore Little League's Opening Day ceremonies on April 5 in Farmingville, New York.

Apr 13, 2025

Brewport Coffee House Joins MMSCL, Blending Books and Brews in Shirley

Brewport Coffee House marked the opening of its third location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 12, at the newly renovated Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library (MMSCL)

Apr 13, 2025

Spiritual Leader of Suffolk County Catholics Delivers Holy Week Homily

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Center Bishop, The Most Reverend John O. Barres, delivered a homily on Palm Center for the 1.2 million baptized Catholics in Suffolk and Nassau Counties.

Apr 13, 2025

Supervisor Panico Provides Mastic-Shirley Update

Home Goods, Five Guys, and a new bank for Mastic-Shirley.

Apr 13, 2025

Champion of Diversity Honors for Coach Sumpter

A Champion is Recognized.

Apr 11, 2025

Dawson on Special Olympics NY polar plunge in Calverton: 'It's an amazing opportunity'

Special Olympics New York is preparing for its ninth annual Splish Splash Polar Plunge in Calverton on Saturday, April 26, inviting participants to take a dip in the cold waters to support local athletes.

Apr 11, 2025

Donate Life to Save a Life

You can save a life through the Donate Life program.

Apr 11, 2025

State of Suffolk: Cybersecurity, Sewerage Discussed in County Exec Romaine's Address

The longtime legislator spoke before the Suffolk County Legislature in Riverhead on Tuesday.

Apr 11, 2025

Money Talks: Chipotle CEO Says ‘Yes’ to Extra Guac, Earns Billionaire Status

Forbes added Chipotle founder and former CEO Steve Ells and 287 others to its updated "World Billionaires List" published at the tail-end of March.

Apr 11, 2025

New businesses open in Stony Brook Village with supportive community leaders present

On April 11, 2025, Stony Brook Village in Farmingville, NY, witnessed three ribbon-cutting ceremonies, marking the openings of new and expanding businesses on Main Street.

Apr 10, 2025

Beauty in the Breakdown: An SSP Play-by-Play of Dave’s Hot Chicken’s LI Debut

Long Island’s first “Dave’s Hot Chicken” is situated at 207 Glen Gove Road Carle Place, and grand-opened last week.

Apr 10, 2025

Tangier Smith Elementary School Class Welcomes Student Pilot Via Zoom

Third-grade students in Mrs. Caitlin Contes and Ms. Michelle Montalbano’s class at Tangier Smith Elementary School recently welcomed – via Zoom – Luke Zadrazil, a college freshman currently attending Averett University in Danville, Virginia, to discuss his studies to become a certified flight instructor and eventually a commercial airline pilot.

Apr 10, 2025

Sponsor Announced for Brookhaven Recycling Efforts

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and members of the Town Council accepted a check for $5,000 from Suffolk Credit Union, a sponsor of the 2025 Town of Brookhaven Recycling Events. The contribution will support thirteen E-Waste, Paper Shredding, and Drug Take Back events across the Town.

Apr 9, 2025

Dive Club president on first film festival: 'Renowned divers from all over the country'

The Dive Club will host its first-ever film festival on Saturday, April 12, bringing together diving enthusiasts and renowned explorers for an evening celebrating the ocean’s wonders.

Apr 9, 2025

Unsolved Cases During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Crime Victims Rights' Week is this week and Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) is looking for your help. SCPD hopes to garner information from the public to aid getting justice for victims.

Apr 9, 2025

Brookhaven launches website for Vision Zero community engagement

Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro has introduced a new website to involve the community in developing a Townwide Vision Zero Action Plan.

Apr 8, 2025

Readmission Season: DA’s Office to Regain Federable Equitable Sharing Program Funding

Congressmen Garbarino and LaLota assisted on the approx. $13 million victory for DA Tierney.

Apr 8, 2025

Brookhaven Town secures sponsors for 2025 recycling events

Farmingville, NY - Supervisor Daniel J. Panico of Brookhaven Town has announced that Suffolk Credit Union will sponsor the town's 2025 recycling events.

Apr 7, 2025

Puntillo on Penguin Egg Hunt at Long Island Aquarium: 'It's available to all kids that come and visit'

The Long Island Aquarium is offering a festive twist on Easter celebrations with its annual Penguin Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20.

Apr 7, 2025

Dress for Success offers free job readiness program for local women

On April 23, Dress for Success Brookhaven will begin a Career EDGE Job Readiness series.

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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

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.


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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.