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May 22, 2025

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.

May 22, 2025

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.

May 21, 2025

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!

May 21, 2025

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.

May 21, 2025

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.

May 20, 2025

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.

May 20, 2025

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.

May 20, 2025

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.

May 20, 2025

Suffolk Celebrates EMS Appreciation Week

They save lives, and this week we officially appreciate them.

May 19, 2025

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.

May 19, 2025

Eleanor Weeks Named 2025 Senior Citizen of Distinction

Decades of service wins it for Eleanor Weeks

May 19, 2025

DeStefano and Murray Host “Shed the Meds” Event at Longwood Library

Suffolk residents shed their meds.

May 19, 2025

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.

May 19, 2025

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.

May 15, 2025

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.

May 15, 2025

Austin M. Skerritt, 34, Merchant Marine

Beloved Merchant Marine Austin M. Skerritt

May 15, 2025

Suffolk Police History on Display at Museum

Suffolk Police history on display in Yaphank.

May 15, 2025

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.

May 15, 2025

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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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

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.


State

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.