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Apr 7, 2025

Officials thank university baseball team for beach clean-up efforts

On April 4, Brookhaven Town's Supervisor Dan Panico and Deputy Supervisor/Councilman Neil Foley visited Corey Beach in Blue Point to express their gratitude to the St. Joseph’s University “Golden Eagles” baseball team.

Apr 7, 2025

UPDATE: Foul Play Not Suspected in Happy Cat Sanctuary Fire

"We lost the best man on the face of the planet," said Lisa Jaeger, of Strong Island Animal Rescue and Jaeger's Run Animal Rescue.

Apr 7, 2025

Three Reckless Drivers Cited in Mt. Sinai Car Meet

Dezarae Manzanares, 19, of Rocky Point, Anthony Rojas, 18, of Coram; and an unnamed 17-year-old male were issued a total of 23 summonses, including “Trespass and Loitering.”

Apr 7, 2025

Community Keeps Pattersquash Clean

They cleaned up Pattersquash.

Apr 7, 2025

Ground Broken for New Yaphank Train Station

The Yaphank Train Station is on the move.

Apr 7, 2025

Supervisor Panico Celebrates Habitat for Humanity “Wall Raising” for New Home in Bellport

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Alison Karppi, Commissioner of Housing and Community Development, joined Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk to celebrate a “Wall Raising” on Davidson Avenue in Bellport, marking the start of construction on a new home for the Rahman family.

Apr 7, 2025

Brookhaven seeks community input for Vision Zero traffic safety initiative

Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro announced the launch of a new website designed to gather community feedback for a Vision Zero Action Plan.

Apr 5, 2025

Smithtown Fire Department appoints Daniel Dongvort as new chief

On Thursday, April 3, the Smithtown Fire Department conducted a special meeting for its department and company elections.

Apr 4, 2025

Free Trees in the Town of Brookhaven

On Arbor Day (Friday, April 25), the Town of Brookhaven will hold its annual tree seedling, mulch, and compost giveaway in the South Parking Lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville from 1:00-6:00 p.m.

Apr 4, 2025

Habitat for Humanity begins new home for the Rahman family in Bellport

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Housing and Community Development Commissioner Alison Karppi joined Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk for a "Wall Raising" ceremony on Davidson Avenue in Bellport.

Apr 4, 2025

What's New at ESM Elementary Schools? Good Deeds and Greater History Appreciation

South Street School students of the Eastport-South Manor Central School District displayed kindness through a pair of noble collections last month.

Apr 4, 2025

April Rules: David Fincher—not Tarantino—May Shepherd a ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Sequel

Quentin Tarantino’s long-rumored “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” follow-up may see the light of day yet—and with a Red Apple-branded twist, of course.

Apr 3, 2025

Brookhaven Division announces library resource workshop for residents

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico has announced a workshop titled "Getting the Most from Your Library," which will be open to residents on April 24 at 6:30 pm.

Apr 3, 2025

Parents Protest at William Floyd High School

Multiple groups, including “Moms for Liberty, Suffolk Chapter” and “Show Me Your Face” protested the William Floyd School District after concerned parents claimed a biological boy is a member of the Girls’ Varsity Track Team.

Apr 3, 2025

Patchogue YMCA Director on 5K Benefit: 'It's just a fun day'

The Patchogue Family YMCA will host its annual 5K Run/Walk for a Cause on Saturday, April 5, offering participants a chance to stay active while supporting local families in need.

Apr 2, 2025

Sheriff Toulon Honors Student Ambassador Program Grads at Central Islip HS

The program's mission is to stress public safety, promote trust for local law enforcement, and to warn adolescents against falling susceptible to bad influences.

Apr 2, 2025

Local Irish Americans Honored by Suffolk County Legislature

Deputy Presiding Officer Steven J. Flotteron organized the midday event, which took place at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on Wednesday, March 26.

Apr 2, 2025

A Lesson in Kindness Within the Eastport-South Manor Central School District

South Street School students in the Eastport-South Manor Central School District demonstrated their philanthropic skills through two collections this past month.

Apr 2, 2025

Your Volunteer Fire Company Needs You!

Volunteer fire companies across the state need you to serve. Hundreds of departments across the State will open their doors during RecruitNY weekend.

Apr 2, 2025

'Firebird' director on Ballet Long Island show: 'We've been doing ballets constantly for 40 years'

Ballet Long Island will bring the Russian legend of The Firebird to the stage in Ronkonkoma with performances on April 9 and 12.

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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.


Local

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.