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Suffolk County is Ahead of the Game on 911 Emergency System Upgrades
At present, fewer than half of New York's 62 counties offer basic text-to-911 service, but Suffolk County is not one of them.
“Stay” by Rihanna On Repeat! Hooters of Farmingdale to Remain in Business
Long Island’s last Hooters in operation will maintain its post despite mass foreclosures nationwide. Here's a toast to those we've lost along the way.
New Dance Studio Brings Energy and Passion to Main Street Center Moriches
Get ready Center Moriches for a new rhythm on Main Street.
Suffolk County Resident Scammed Out of $40,000
The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) is once again reminding residents not to fall victim to scams and especially scams involving law enforcement impersonation.
Patchogue-Medford Students Inspire $60K Grant for High School Library Renovations
Civic class engagement leads to $60,000 library grant.
Islip Chamber president on street fair: 'It’s bringing people into our town'
The Islip Chamber of Commerce Street Fair returns to Main Street on Sunday, June 22, celebrating its 25th anniversary with live music, more than 150 vendors, food trucks and family-friendly attractions aimed at drawing visitors to support local businesses.
Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 14
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 14.
Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 14
1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Councilwoman Kesnig attends ribbon-cutting at Long Island Game Farm
Brookhaven Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig recently participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Woodland Trail at the Long Island Game Farm.
Matthew Zoll Memorial: "(He) …developed a Severe Form of Schizophrenia"
The departed Sound Beach resident who made headlines for killing his father was memoralized in a Christian mass ceremony on Saturday, June 14th, a day ahead of Father's Day.
Islip Terrace Man Indicted for Fentanyl, Cocaine Possession Amidst Three Young Children
Williams, 39, of Islip Terrace, and girlfriend Keirsten Escobar were also both charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney announced.
Suffolk County Water Authority: A Century of Safeguarding a Vital Resource
The South Shore Press takes a look at the history of the Suffolk Water Authority.
Suffolk County West Robins Oyster Company Wins State Agriculture Grant
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 19 farm and food organizations are being awarded a total of $13.7 million through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant Program.
Suffolk County Smoking Quit Line Celebrates 25 Years of Success
Suffolk County Smoking Quit Line Celebrates 25 Years of Success
While Protesters Burn the U.S. Flag, Mastic Beach Honored It in Special Ceremony
Don’t burn it, treat it properly.
Violent Rage, Meet Consequence: DA Tierney Announces “25 to Life” for Mastic Murderer
Convicted last month for killing his longtime friend, James Brown, 45, of Mastic was formally sentenced on Monday, June 16th.
Village of Port Jefferson Cup Regatta to Set Sail for Pancreatic Cancer Research
The 16th annual Village Cup Regatta, a friendly competition between Mather Hospital and the Village of Port Jefferson, will set sail on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Father’s Navy Jacket Brings Back Memories of World War II
World War II jacket brings back memories on Father’s Day.
Mastic Beach Resident is 100 YEARS YOUNG!
Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella (R-3rd District) held an event to celebrate the 100th birthday of one his district’s treasured residents, Catherine “Kitty” Walsh.
Gene Gerrard celebrates his 103rd birthday with U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney and former Brookhaven Councilman Charles Lefkowitz.
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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.
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.
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.