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Mar 12, 2025

International Affairs with Long Island Native Ron Nehring

He’s come back from Germany and held an international seminar on what he learned.

Mar 12, 2025

ESM Sends Students to Parrish Museum Art Show, Names Top of ’25 Class

The exhibit will run from March 15 through April 27.

Mar 12, 2025

Hometown Recognition for Main Street Mainstay

The story of Center Moriches cannot be written without mentioning this Women’s History Month honoree.

Mar 11, 2025

'tis the Season: Kathy Albrecht Named Suffolk County's 'Woman of Distinction'

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick's Chief of Staff was honored as the countywide honoree in a special presentation on March 4.

Mar 11, 2025

Hundreds Rally for the Disabled

Wages for Direct Support Professionals same as McDonald’s, officials say not enough.

Mar 11, 2025

First Flushes Coming Through the New Forge River Sewer System

Toilet flushes mark milestone in Suffolk’s environmental history.

Mar 10, 2025

Cause of the Sunrise Conflagration: S’mores

Suffolk Officials and law enforcement confirmed that a series of fires that burned 420 acres of pine barrens over the weekend were accidentally started by a family trying to light a backyard fire to make S’mores.

Mar 10, 2025

Wildfire containment efforts underway as investigation continues into Pine Barrens blaze

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine were present during the efforts to combat the Westhampton Wildfires over the weekend.

Mar 10, 2025

Pine Barrens Ablaze: Town Officials React to Saturday's Wildfires

"This is a coordinated effort to make sure this does not turn into 1995," Supervisor Pancio said in reference to the Sunrise wildfires that torched 4,500 acres of wooded land and about a dozen homes nearly thirty years ago.

Mar 10, 2025

Massive Wildfire Breaks Out in the Westhampton Pine Barrens

A devastating wildfire broke out in the Pine Barrens Saturday afternoon resulting in a declaration of a state of emergency. Over 400 acres were burned.

Mar 9, 2025

Suffolk Says Thanks for Heroic Sunrise Fire Effort

Gratitude on tap for those who fought the fire.

Mar 9, 2025

Rapid Response Contains Pine Barrens Blaze, 1995 Conflagration Avoided

Residents breathe a sigh of relief as s repeat of the devastating 1995 fire is averted.

Mar 9, 2025

Residents Speak Out at Hauppauge Rally

Residents speak out at Hauppauge rally. Here’s what they had to say.

Mar 9, 2025

Suffolk Legislature Seeks Applicants for Page Program

Hands-on opportunity to get involved with county government.

Mar 9, 2025

$78.5 Million for William Floyd School Improvements, $0 Impact on Taxpayers

Unique opportunity for residents to vote on $78.5 million in school improvements at no additional cost to taxpayers.

Mar 9, 2025

Preservation Boost for Historic Moriches Home

Historic Hawkins House receives preservation boost.

Mar 7, 2025

Kudos Our Hero: Red Cross Volunteer Saves Life in Deer Park, Honored by Local Leaders

Suffolk County legislators came together on March 6th to celebrate a Deer Park resident who put her CPR certification to noble use.

Mar 7, 2025

Brookhaven announces results of successful 2025 winter coat drive

The Town of Brookhaven has announced the results of its 2025 Winter Coat Drive, organized by the Brookhaven Town Youth Bureau's INTERFACE Program.

Mar 7, 2025

$20,000 Grant for Patchogue-Medford Library Branch

Assemblyman DeStefano lands a $20,000 state grant for Medford library annex.

Mar 7, 2025

Moriches Coast Guard Auxiliary Recognized #1 for Enhancing Water Safety

They are #1 in keeping local waters safe.

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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.


Local

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.