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Suffolk County Police Department Came to the Rescue of Ducklings in Distress
Suffolk County Police Department Came to the Rescue of Duckings in Distress
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
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.
Animal Abuse Registry Strengthened Per Leg. Bontempi, Suffolk County Exec Romaine
Legislator Bontempi began talks in June 2024 with SPCA Chief Roy Gross to revisit and reform the Animal Abuse Registry that Romaine first greenlit as a legislator in October 2010.
Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Close 18 Long Island Stores
Once the nation’s third largest drug chain, Rite Aid will be gone from the Long Island landscape.
Suffolk County Police Department is Holding a Property Auction
Stop by the Suffolk County Police Department's property auction on May 14
Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is Saturday, May 10th
Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. This year the second Saturday is May 10th.
Reynolds on Baby Animal Day at Suffolk County Farm: 'An affordable, fun event'
Baby Animal Day is returning to the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center in Yaphank on Saturday, May 10, offering a once-a-year opportunity to interact with the farm’s youngest residents.
Local Leader Honored for Decades of Service with Hall of Fame Induction
He’s in the Hall of Fame
Hey Mr. Blue Sky! Former ELO Members Bringing The Orchestra to Patchogue This Fall
To purchase tickets to the Sept. 10th show, visit PatchogueTheater.org or call the Theatre's box office at (631) 207-1313.
Arrow Metal sponsors annual cleanup in Brookhaven with $3K donation
Arrow Metal & E-Waste Recycling has joined forces with the Town of Brookhaven to support the 17th Annual Great Brookhaven Cleanup.
Panico and Kornreich celebrate "250 Years Strong" honoring Revolutionary War contributions
Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich participated in an event on May 2, 2025, at the Setauket Neighborhood House to honor "250 Years Strong," a tribute to the Strong family's significant contributions during the American...
Moriches Coast Guard Auxiliary Honors Volunteers for Over 120 Years of Combined Service
Keeping local waters safe.
Brookhaven Town Clerk addresses Southaven Senior Club
On May 5, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle attended the Southaven Senior Club's monthly meeting at the Moriches Bay Recreation Center.
Sickening: 28 Cats Found Dead, 69 Rescued in Bohemia Hoarding Horror Show
The “cats were found living in unsanitary and inhuman conditions,” the Suffolk SPCA said in a statement.
Suffolk Police Week Welcomes Students for an Interactive Learning Experience
Students find out what it’s like to be a county cop.
Arrests Made in Officer Stabbing in Amity Harbor
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina announced the arrest of a man who stabbed an officer in Amity Harbor.
Long Island artist to offer live watercolor portraits at Vanderbilt Museum: 'A great way to get people to come out to the museum’
Visitors to the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum on Saturday, May 10, will have the chance to commemorate Mother’s Day with a live watercolor portrait created in about 10 minutes by local artist Sara Martin.
Man Dies in Intense House Fire on Overlook Drive
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad and Arson Section detectives are investigating a residential fire that killed a man in Mastic.
Bellport Man Found Guilty of Murder
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Shati Smith, 31, of Bellport, was found guilty after a jury trial of Murder in the Second Degree, for fatally shooting 28-year-old Lee Houpe in June 2022.
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Stony Brook Remains Unbeaten at Home
The Stony Brook men’s basketball team earned CAA Team of the Week honors this week after putting together an impressive stretch of performances at home. The Seawolves picked up victories over Columbia and Central Michigan, continuing their strong start to the season.
Smithtown Celebrates Night of Champions
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education proudly recognized several championship teams this week during its Board of Education meeting, celebrating an outstanding year marked by dedication, perseverance, and athletic excellence. Each team was introduced by Director of Athletics Jason Lambert, who highlighted the remarkable accomplishments achieved throughout the season.
SWR Wins the White Plains Tiger Invitational
The Shoreham-Wading River varsity wrestling team captured the team championship at the White Plains Tiger Invitational this week, delivering a dominant performance against strong competition. The Wildcats defeated 11 other teams representing Section I, Section IX, and the Catholic High School Athletic Association, showcasing their depth, toughness, and consistency throughout the tournament.