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East Hampton Cocaine Kingpin Convicted
A Brooklyn man, Michael Khodorkovskiy, 45, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision, Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney announced.
Patchogue Pride Parade Returns This Sunday with Expanded Mission and New Grand Marshals
Patchogue’s Pride Parade returns Sunday with color, music, and a powerful message of inclusion.
Mount Sinai Civic Association board sworn in by Councilwoman Jane Bonner
Farmingville, NY - On June 2, Councilwoman Jane Bonner officiated the swearing-in ceremony for the returning Board of Directors of the Mount Sinai Civic Association.
Four scouts honored by Councilwoman Jane Bonner for achieving Eagle Scout rank
Farmingville, NY - Councilwoman Jane Bonner recently participated in a ceremony honoring four young men from Troop 204 who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
Don’t Say Goodbye to Hollywood: LIMEHOF Offering Discounted Scenes From its Billy Joel Exhibit
Those interested in redeeming the discount can use promo code “welovebilly” on LIMEHOF’s ticket page at limusichalloffame.org. Visitors will receive $5 off if they purchase tickets by June 6th.
Public Service Community Mourns the Loss of Alan Joseph Croce and Frank C. Tassone, Sr.
Two respected Suffolk County men—one a law enforcement leader, the other a beloved family patriarch—leave lasting legacies just days apart.
Stalemate Over Stony Brook Dam and Road Fuels Frustration, Prompts Rally
The Mill Pond Dam: The Feds will pay to fix it after the locals figure out who owns it.
Renewed Push for Tougher Cannabis Laws After Middle School Incident
Legislators push for packaging changes for cannabis.
Lights, Camera, Pomarico: LI Music and Entertainment HOF to Honor Local Filmmaker
As part of their Monthly Local Filmmakers Series, LIMEHOF will screen Joe Pomarico-directed comedy, drama and thriller short films at 97 Main Street in Stony Brook.
Winners Announced for the Suffolk County Water Authority's 3rd Annual Poster Contest.
Water on their minds
Garbarino Leads Push for Stronger Cybersecurity in Silicon Valley Talks
Garbarino looks to get a handle on the nation’s cybersecurity vulnerability.
Suffolk County Police Vehicle Auction is Coming Up
The Suffolk County Police Department Impound Section will hold an auction on June 7
Community Blood Drives are Coming Up – Help Save a Neighbor!
Community Blood Drives are Coming Up – Help Save a Neighbor!
Dead Body Found in East Shoreham Pool
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after a man was found dead in a pool in East Shoreham at approximately 4:20 p.m. on May 25.
Schnepp on Passport Through Parks on Long Island: 'We're promoting health and wellness in our parks'
The Passport Through Parks program invites Long Island residents to explore nearly 30 state parks through monthly guided hikes, part of a statewide wellness initiative offering low-cost outdoor activities.
Brookhaven opens first smart home for special needs individuals
Brookhaven Town officials, alongside Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), celebrated the opening of Long Island's first smart home for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities on May 27.
Brookhaven Town hosts successful annual health fair with numerous vendors
Farmingville, NY - On Saturday, May 17, the Town of Brookhaven's Department of General Services hosted its Fifth Annual Health and Wellness Fair.
Smart Home Opens in Shirley, Giving Residents with Disabilities a High-Tech Path to Independence
Smart home technology comes to Shirley.
Connetquot Schools Recognize Exemplary, and Life-saving, Students and Faculty
The Connetquot Board of Education recognized exemplary students and faculty for leadership and academic honors at their May 27th meeting.
A K9 Named Sato: Suffolk's Newest Best Friend Earns Sheriff Corrections' Badge
The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office held a special ceremony to introduce their newest corrections officer, K9 "Sato," at the Yaphank Correctional Facility on Wednesday, May 28th.
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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.
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.
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.