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May 15, 2025

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."

May 14, 2025

Hometown Heroes Return to Main Street

Center Moriches proudly honors its Hometown Heroes.

May 14, 2025

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.

May 14, 2025

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.

May 14, 2025

Heroes Lauded at CPR Save Awards Ceremony

Hats off to Suffolk’s First Responders

May 14, 2025

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.

May 13, 2025

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.

May 13, 2025

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.

May 13, 2025

Temperatures Are Rising, but Gas Prices Have Not

Temperatures Are Rising, but Gas Prices Have Not

May 13, 2025

Record $254 Billion State Budget Passed Amid Criticism Over Spending and Transparency

Local officials recoil from record $254 billion state budget.

May 12, 2025

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.

May 12, 2025

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.

May 12, 2025

Philip Arwood Byler, 74, Attorney Dedicated to Public Service

He was in the thick of the Bush “Hanging Chad” election.

May 12, 2025

Suffolk DA Blasts Governor Hochul and Albany Politicians for "Watering Down" Crime Reform Laws

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney says Governor Kathy Hochul’s “watered-down” discovery law changes fall short of meaningful reform.

May 12, 2025

Diamond Jubilee Anniversary for the Mastic Beach Memorial Day Parade

Mastic Beach Parade has been on the March for 75 years.

May 9, 2025

This Past Weekend: The 94th Annual Hauppauge Fire Department Installation

Honorees included former Captains Greg Gottlieb, Robert L. Wind and Scott D. Munro.

May 8, 2025

Audit Details Where Suffolk’s Opioid Monies Went

Kennedy audit targets $50 million opioid fund.

May 8, 2025

Suffolk County Police Department Came to the Rescue of Ducklings in Distress

Suffolk County Police Department Came to the Rescue of Duckings in Distress

May 8, 2025

Natural Pest Control Thrives at Long Island’s Historic Manor of St. George

They’re in the air and on the ground: natural insect control at the Manor of St. George

May 8, 2025

Diocese of Rockville Centre Bishop Releases Statement on Pope Leo XIV

The Most Reverend John O. Barres, fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, released the following statement after the selection of Chicago, Illinois-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new Pope. The first ever American-born Pontiff took the name Leo XIV.

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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.