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Thunderbirds: Assemble! US Air Force Jets Fly Over Jones Beach En Route to MacArthur
Before they made their way to Suffolk County, the jets offered a taste of what was to come for Jones Beachgoers, with the Thunderbirds returning as the official headliners of this Memorial Day Weekend’s two-day airshow.
YMCA Marketing VP: Huntington YMCA carnival will help ‘fund camp and program support for local families’
The Huntington YMCA will host its annual Memorial Day weekend carnival from May 23 to May 26, with proceeds supporting the YMCA’s scholarship fund to help local families send their children to camp.
The Center Moriches Fire Department Receives National Life Group’s Do Good Heroes Award
The Center Moriches Fire Department is doing great things and making the region proud!
Center Moriches Eighth Graders Present Community Projects
Center Moriches eighth grade students put their work from the International Baccalaureate (IB) research in a Gallery Walk and Showcase for all to see.
Death by Stabbing: Woman Indicted for Brutally Butchering Ex-Lover Near Bay Shore Train Station
Nikeya Barker, 44, was charged with Murder in the Second Degree for fatally stabbing her former love interest, Shurvell Rush, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced.
South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk Earns Prestigious Award for Reporting Excellence
The Public Relations Professionals of Long Island honored Mr. Chartuk with their “Outstanding Media Professional Award” at a ceremony at the Westbury Manor.
Councilwoman Bonner honors local heroes at Rocky Point Fire Department dinner
Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio attended the Rocky Point Fire Department's 68th Annual Installation Dinner on May 17th.
25 to Life: Patchogue Felon Convicted of Shooting into Mastic Beach Home
The 58-year-old repeat offender was convicted in a jury trial of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, DA Tierney announced on May 16th.
Suffolk Celebrates EMS Appreciation Week
They save lives, and this week we officially appreciate them.
Brookhaven Town Clerk hosts mobile office tour at Sachem Public Library
Farmingville, NY – On May 8th, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle continued his 2025 Mobile Office tour at the Sachem Public Library in Holbrook.
Eleanor Weeks Named 2025 Senior Citizen of Distinction
Decades of service wins it for Eleanor Weeks
DeStefano and Murray Host “Shed the Meds” Event at Longwood Library
Suffolk residents shed their meds.
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.
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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.