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Where drivers found cheapest midgrade gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 2
1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Aug. 2
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 2.
Brookhaven announces adolescent grief workshop for mental health professionals
The Brookhaven Town Department of General Services Youth Bureau Division, in collaboration with the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (LICADD), will host a professional development workshop focused on grief and loss among...
Suffolk Legislator Chad Lennon is honored by his colleagues for his promotion to Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel.
It’s now Lieutenant Colonel Legislator Lennon.
Officials Urge Residents to Prepare Now for Emergencies
Officials urge residents to get ready for emergencies.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary East Moriches Flotilla Joins Community in Honoring New Eagle Scout
Auxiliary honors new Eagle Scout
“I Declare Bankruptcy!” exclaims Okeha Castle Owner in Last-Ditch Property Protection Plea
Gary Melius, owner of the 22-acre Oheka Castle estate since 1984, filed for bankruptcy just prior to a since-cancelled foreclosure sale set for Thursday, August 7th.
Safe Boating Course Being Offered To The Public Via Zoom
Fulfill the State Boating Requirement and get a boat insurance discount when you take the Safe Boating course.
A Successful Performance Audit for Suffolk County's Traffic and Parking Violations Agency
Issued on July 9th, the audit's objective was to determine if TPVA properly reported revenues received to the New York State Justice Court Fund.
Grand Master Steven Rubin: Leading New York’s Masons With Vision, Brotherhood, and a Call to Serve
The top Grand Master of the Free Masons was on Long Island where Reporter Robert Chartuk had a chance to meet him.
Suffolk Sheriff’s Office Deputy Rescues Injured Hawk in Eastport
An injured hawk was spotted on the side of the road and a Suffolk County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped to help it out.
Powers on Wilderness Survival Series in Centerport: 'When disaster strikes...you're left to lean back on your survival skills'
The Wilderness Survival Series continues this month at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport, where experts will highlight one of the most essential survival skills: making fire with friction.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending July 26
1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Kids Can Get Up Close with Marine Life at Mastic Beach Conservancy Event
Find out what lurks beneath at the Mastic Beach Conservancy’s Kids-N-Sea Creatures Exploration Day.
Brookhaven Town Clerk discusses senior services at Mt. Sinai Senior Club meeting
LaValle stated, "Thank you to the members of the Mt. Sinai Senior Club for having me. I enjoyed answering questions about the services we provide and the projects I’m working on to enhance those services.”
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending July 26
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 3 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 26.
Kavanaugh Council Earns Top Honor for Third Straight Year Under Grand Knight Frank DeNatale
They’ve done it again: Kavanaugh Knights of Columbus earns Star Council Award.
PSEG Long Island Steps Up Tree Trimming Ahead of Potential Storms
Trim them now or pay later with power outages: PSEG out in force to clear electric lines.
Mazzarella Introduces Consumer Protection Bill Targeting Unlicensed Contractors
Rube contractors beware, Mazzarella bill targets the unscrupulous.
Suffolk County Sales Tax Collection Up 3% For First Half of 2025
Suffolk County sales tax revenues are up 3% ($28 million) from 2024 for the first six month of the year.
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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.
Three Cheers for the Musketeers! “America 250” Celebrated in Bay Shore Reenactment Prelude
In conjunction with the County’s upcoming 250th Anniversary Commemorative Planning Committee, Romaine and company—which included reenactors tabbed to play former heads of state such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson—provocatively promised a celebration “like you’ve never seen” come Fourth of July 2026.
Purple Heart Day Honors Wounded Warriors—and Its Origins on Long Island
Who knew: the first Purple Heart decoration was made by Gen. Washington here in Suffolk.