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Mar 16, 2025

March Weather Cooperates for Westhampton St. Patrick’s Parade

The streets of Westhampton Beach were green and festive.

Mar 16, 2025

Water is the Topic of a Middle Island Talk

They’re talking about water in Middle Island.

Mar 16, 2025

Calabro Lodge Welcomes the Community to Celebrate St. Joseph

St. Joseph’s feast coming to Mastic Beach

Mar 16, 2025

Wet Paints Studio Group Art Exhibit

Local artists to light up Port Jefferson in an upcoming exhibit

Mar 16, 2025

Local Reps React to Rt. 347 Reconstruction Acceleration

Gov. Hochul and the NYSDOT announced on Friday that construction on a bridge at the Centereach interchange of NYS-347 and Nicolls Rd. would be moved up from 2034 to 2028.

Mar 16, 2025

Smith Point Abuzz with Wind Turbine Work

Continuing coverage of the massive Sunrise Wind construction project at Smith Point.

Mar 14, 2025

Brookhaven Town Clerk brings mobile office tour to local libraries

On March 13, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle visited the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library as part of his 2025 Mobile Office tour.

Mar 14, 2025

Brookhaven Town Supervisor discusses housing market challenges at real estate luncheon

On March 13, 2025, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico participated as a panelist at the Real Estate Institute’s Annual Spring Luncheon.

Mar 14, 2025

RIP Joe Keyes: Patchogue St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshall Dies Days Before Parade

After suffering a heart attack early last week, the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce Board Trustee suffered another on March 7. He died three days later at the age of 73.

Mar 13, 2025

Brookhaven Town Clerk speaks at Selden Senior Club meeting

Farmingville, NY – On March 5, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle attended the Selden Senior Club's monthly meeting at the Selden Fire Department Headquarters as a guest speaker.

Mar 13, 2025

William Floyd High School Chemistry Teacher Martin Palermo Selected for Prestigious Educator Program

WFHS Chemistry teacher, Dr. Martin Palermo, was selected for the New York State Education Department’s VITAL (Virtual Implementation of Teaching and Learning) Educator Program.

Mar 13, 2025

Refurbished Mastic-Shirley Station Now in Service

Everyone’s on board for the newly refurbished Mastic-Shirley Train Station.

Mar 13, 2025

Wendy Gross Recognized as Woman of Distinction

See who’s the latest Woman of Distinction.

Mar 13, 2025

Councilwoman Mari on Huntington's first All Abilities Expo: 'We want to bridge the gap'

The Town of Huntington is preparing for its first-annual All Abilities Expo, a community event designed to connect families with disabilities to vital resources.

Mar 13, 2025

Mastic-Shirley LIRR plaza shelter receives long-awaited renovations

On March 12, a dedication ceremony was held for the newly remodeled Mastic-Shirley Long Island Railroad Plaza Shelter.

Mar 13, 2025

Finally, an Arthouse Baseball Movie: Three Cheers, and Plenty More Beers for "Eephus"

Greg Tango (director of photography) and Long Island local Brendan "Crash" Burt (actor) will participate in a Q and A on Saturday, March 15, following the 7 p.m. Huntington Cinema Arts Centre premiere of their men's league melee, "Eephus."

Mar 13, 2025

William Floyd High School Student Shines the Light on Rare Diseases

William Floyd High School student Caitlyn Michiels, Founder of Caitlyn’s Vision took the youth lead on Suffolk County Rare Diseases Day.

Mar 13, 2025

Suffolk County Offers Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs, Cats and Ferrets

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services in conjunction with the Town of Brookhaven and Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology will offer free rabies vaccinations by appointment for dogs, cats and ferrets on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Mar 13, 2025

Local Leaders Lobby at ‘Deadly Driving Bill’ Rally in Albany

This marks the third rally held for the proposal, which was rejected on the floor in 2024 despite 50 co-sponsors and 3,700 signatures. 

Mar 12, 2025

William Floyd students recognized at NYSBDA All-State Honor Band Festival

Thirteen students from William Floyd High School, William Floyd Middle School, and William Paca Middle School were recognized as members of the New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA) All-State Honor Band Festival.

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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.


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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.