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From Long Island to Louisville: Patricia Poggi Proves One Pair of Pajamas Can Change a Life
Suffolk woman to Kentucky on PJ mission.
Little Red Shed Opens at Avery Homestead, Launching a New Chapter in Historic Preservation
A little red shed just opened in East Patchogue—and it’s helping preserve 270 years of local history.
Center Moriches Student Named State Champion in Marine Service Technology
Center Moriches High School student Gavin Bailey recently took top prize in the SkillsUSA competition.
Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Holds G.R.E.A.T. Program to Strengthen Families
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office just completed a six-week G.R.E.A.T. Families program with the William Floyd School District designed to strengthen families and build safer communities.
Suffolk Police History on Display at Museum
Suffolk Police history on display in Yaphank.
A Healthy Island Expansion: NYU Langone Opens Care Center in Westhampton Beach
Located at 131 Sunset Avenue, the NYU Langone Medical Associates—Westhampton center staffs five health care providers.
Distinguished Jewish Americans Recognized by Suffolk County
County Executive Romaine and his colleagues in the Legislature honored various Suffolk County residents of Jewish heritage at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on May 7th.
No Objection: Leg. Bontempi Hosts Walt Whitman HS Mock Trial
"The students presented many of the points raised in our debates and even brought some new perspectives on the issues," said Bontempi. "It was a pleasure to watch them engage with such eagerness and insight."
Hometown Heroes Return to Main Street
Center Moriches proudly honors its Hometown Heroes.
Public Invited to See Reconstruction of Rare 18th Century Gunboat Discovered Beneath the World Trade Center
Beginning May 14th you are invited to witness the one-of-a-kind reconstruction of the rare ship will serve as the centerpiece of the museum’s America 250 anniversary exhibition.
Hochul Comes to Long Island Touting Budget Benefits for Nassau/Suffolk
Hochul said that the budget puts thousands of dollars back in the pockets of millions of families on Long Island over the coming year and beyond.
Murder in the Second Degree: Mastic Man Convicted of Killing Friend
According to the Suffolk County DA's Office, James Brown, 45, of Mastic, was found guilty of murdering his longtime friend Ulmar Eliquhir, also 45 and of Mastic, in Nov. 2023.
Wall of Shame: Sheriff Toulon Takes Suffolk's Top 10 Deadbeat Dads to Task
Ahead of Mother's Day , Sheriff Toulon delivered a timely press conference at the Yaphank Correctional Facility—where an aptly-named "wall of shame" now stands.
Supervisor Panico and Councilman Manzella Help Kick Off the 2025 Bald Hill Fair
The fair runs through May 18 and offers rides, games, shows, and activities for all ages.
Temperatures Are Rising, but Gas Prices Have Not
Temperatures Are Rising, but Gas Prices Have Not
Record $254 Billion State Budget Passed Amid Criticism Over Spending and Transparency
Local officials recoil from record $254 billion state budget.
Shoreham-Wading River hosts annual Lax Out Cancer game supporting local families
The Shoreham-Wading River High School community gathered on May 10 for the 16th Annual Lax Out Cancer fundraiser.
Bald Hill Fair opens with ribbon-cutting by local officials
On May 8, 2025, Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilman Neil Manzella inaugurated the Bald Hill Fair with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Catholic Health Amphitheater in Farmingville, New York.
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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.
Warrant Executed in Bay Shore – 25 Dogs Rescued
Suffolk County SPCA and police rescued 25 dogs from a Bay Shore home in “unsanitary and inhumane conditions."
LI Legend Billy Joel’s Past Loves and Languish Tackled in Sprawling New Doc
Directors Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin cut together “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” in express collaboration with the titular man of the hour, nay, 5 hours’ worth of said enlightening BTS entertainment—and then some.