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Mar 4, 2025

New Voting Machines on Tap for Suffolk

Residents make a dry run on new voting machines to be debuted in Southampton.

Mar 4, 2025

The Sequel Nobody Asked For: More Yoo-Humor for Your Troubles

How long is too long for a diner date?

Mar 4, 2025

Where You Want to Be: Taking Back Sunday to Headline Great South Bay Music Festival

The summer series is slated for July 24-27 at Patchogue’s Shorefront Park.

Mar 3, 2025

William Floyd High School Barbering Academy Debuts Instagram Video Series

The William Floyd High School Barbering Academy unveils a brand-new social media video series called “Undefined”.

Mar 3, 2025

William Floyd Students Hospitalized After Eating Pot Gummies

The William Floyd School District made an announcement to the public on social media about an incident involving marijuana gummies being distributed at the middle school.

Mar 3, 2025

Connetquot Honors “Digital Heroes”

In celebration of Digital Learning Day the Connetquot Central School District honored and recognized teachers around the district who are leading the way in utilizing and integrating digital tools, dubbing them “Digital Heroes.”

Mar 3, 2025

Take a Load Off, Softee: Beloved Ice Cream Truck Franchise Docks at East Islip Storefront

Mister Softee has taken over the 195 Carleton Avenue in East Islip storefront previously in operation as Pam's Ice Cream Shoppe.

Mar 3, 2025

Brookhaven announces recipients of the 2025 Women’s Recognition Awards

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has revealed the recipients of the 2025 Women's Recognition Awards.

Mar 3, 2025

Stellar Show for South Shore Skywatchers

Skywatchers gathered along the South Shore to see the Planetary Parade were treated to an incredible sunset.

Mar 3, 2025

Bird Flu Worries Continue on Long Island

The Deadly Outbreak Behind the Rising Egg Prices.

Mar 3, 2025

Wind Cables Coming Through

Onlookers flow in to view once-in-a-lifetime installation.

Mar 3, 2025

Free Mulch/Wood chips at Many Town Locations

Spring is almost here and so is free mulch/wood chips from Brookhaven Town.

Mar 3, 2025

South Shore Statesman to Wed

Meet the Suffolk couple who announced their nuptials.

Mar 2, 2025

Smithtown Fire Department honors late Father Daniel Bitsko by renaming meeting room

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced the renaming of its Main Meeting Room in memory of Father Daniel Bitsko, a respected member of both the department and the local community.

Feb 28, 2025

Cops Save Man from Choking on Food in Bay Shore

A man choking on a piece of food called 911, and two Suffolk County cops out of the Third Precinct responded in swift order.

Feb 28, 2025

Brookhaven Bulldozers Battle Blight: Another Zombie Home Bites the Dust

Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Jane Bonner were on-hand when the Town of Brookhaven demolished a vacant and abandoned “zombie house” at 118 Route 25 A in Rocky Point.

Feb 27, 2025

Unkechaug of Centuries Past Lent His Name to Squassux

Native American lends his name to Colonial landing.

Feb 26, 2025

Another Blaze in Bay Shore: Three Hospitalized in Weekend Fire a Month after one Woman Killed, Three Homes Torched

Firefighters reported to a fire at 1096 Spur Drive South just before sundown on Saturday, Feb. 22nd. Three people were ultimately taken to South Shore Hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.

Feb 25, 2025

The Shady Bunch: Nine Suspects Appear in Court for Sex Trafficking of 14-Year-Old Patchogue Girl

The defendants all pleaded not guilty, many of whom did so on the troubling grounds that their accuser—missing 25 days before being cinematically rescued off of an Islip Marina boat by her father on Friday, Jan. 3rd—was a willing participant.

Feb 25, 2025

Welcome to Long Island, Wegmans and Sprouts Farmers Market!

Located at 3260 Middle Country Road in Lake Grove, Wegmans' regular open hours for business will be 6 a.m. to midnight.

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Sports

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.


Sports

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.


Sports

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.