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Aug 28, 2025

Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 23

2 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Aug 27, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Aug. 23

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 23.

Aug 27, 2025

Kinney on Westhampton Beach Festival of Arts: 'It’s the biggest art show in the New York area'

The Westhampton Beach Festival of the Arts will return to the Great Lawn on Saturday, Aug. 30, and Sunday, Aug. 31, featuring the work of nearly 100 contemporary artists from across the country.

Aug 27, 2025

Sentenced In Absentia: Salvadoran Hit-and-Runner Fled Brentwood Crash Site, Country

The El Salvador national was found guilty in absentia back in March of "Leaving the Scene of an Incident Without Reporting, Resulting in Serious Personal Injury."

Aug 27, 2025

Natural Pest Control at Historic Manor of St. George

Insects don’t stand a chance against these birds.

Aug 27, 2025

Golden Ticket for the Golden Flashes! Sayville HS Named One of Nation’s Best

Just ahead of the 2025-2026 school year, the Sayville School District learned it had earned one incredible honor to celebrate.

Aug 27, 2025

Esketamine Program Offers New Option for Treatment-resistant Depression

Individuals suffering from depression that haven’t responded to other treatments may be eligible for an esketamine program at Northwell’s Mather Hospital.

Aug 26, 2025

Dress for Success Brookhaven receives clothing donation to aid local women

Dress for Success Brookhaven recently received a donation of professional women’s clothing from the Wonder Women of Dime, an affinity group at Dime Community Bank.

Aug 25, 2025

Long Island Dodges Hurricane Erin, But Beaches Take a Beating

Long Island spared as Hurricane Erin passes out to sea.

Aug 25, 2025

Public Hearing on Beechwood Redevelopment in Mastic Beach Scheduled for August 28

First public hearing on the Beechwood project in Mastic Beach.

Aug 25, 2025

Be a Local Hero: Consider Becoming a Volunteer Firefighter Today

Shortage of fire volunteers is a big problem in Suffolk.

Aug 24, 2025

100 Years, Infinite Memories: Mastic Fire Department to Host Centennial

The ceremony is the exclamation point of a year-long commemoration wherein volunteers who stand as a beacon of safety and support for Mastic’s residents have been, and will continue to be thoroughly recognized. 

Aug 24, 2025

Community Safety and Scams the Subject of the Pattersquash Creek Civic Association Meeting

Community invited to Pattersquash Civic to leave how to avoid scams.

Aug 24, 2025

Cops Helping Cops, Walmart Team Up for Family Safety Event

Every Long Island law enforcement agency turned out for Cops Helping Cops event.

Aug 24, 2025

Two Killed in Ronkonkoma Crash

Peconic Street in Ronkonkoma was the tragic scene of a car crash over weekend that killed two people.

Aug 24, 2025

Suffolk County Legislature Recognizes Outstanding Teens

Twenty-three teens were recently awarded medals for extraordinary efforts in volunteer service, personal development, exploration, and physical fitness

Aug 24, 2025

Local Artist Takes Yard Sale Signs to a New Level

They’re not just yard sale signs, they’re works of art.

Aug 24, 2025

SUNY ReConnect Off and Running in Suffolk County

SUNY ReConnect incentivizes education and training in fields that have shortages in today’s economy

Aug 24, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 16

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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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.


Sports

Section XI Reps Named for NYPHSAA Council

Section XI representatives Bayla Goldberg & Charlie Carter have been asked to serve on the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Student Athlete Advisory Council.


Sports

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Those September Closers

As we head into October there are some tired arms in the bullpen and getting those last few saves could mean the difference between a championship and finishing out of the money.