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Brookhaven invites residents to join annual clean-up event on May 17
Residents of Brookhaven are being encouraged to register for the 17th Annual Great Brookhaven Clean Up, as announced by Town Supervisor Dan Panico.
Sea of Green Along Center Moriches Main Street
Center Moriches gets a visit from St. Patrick during the parade in his honor.
Thomas Buffa honored as Suffolk County Commissioner of the Year
Commissioner and former Chief Thomas Buffa has been recognized as the 2024 Commissioner of the Year by the Suffolk County Fire District Officers Association.
March Weather Cooperates for Westhampton St. Patrick’s Parade
The streets of Westhampton Beach were green and festive.
Water is the Topic of a Middle Island Talk
They’re talking about water in Middle Island.
Calabro Lodge Welcomes the Community to Celebrate St. Joseph
St. Joseph’s feast coming to Mastic Beach
Wet Paints Studio Group Art Exhibit
Local artists to light up Port Jefferson in an upcoming exhibit
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.
Smith Point Abuzz with Wind Turbine Work
Continuing coverage of the massive Sunrise Wind construction project at Smith Point.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Refurbished Mastic-Shirley Station Now in Service
Everyone’s on board for the newly refurbished Mastic-Shirley Train Station.
Wendy Gross Recognized as Woman of Distinction
See who’s the latest Woman of Distinction.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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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.
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.
Deer Park High School named NYS Most Outstanding ‘Best Buddies’ Chapter
Deer Park High School’s Best Buddies Chapter won big at the Best Buddies Leadership Conference. They were named “Most Outstanding’ chapter.