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West Islip’s Summer Investigations Program: a Success all Across the Board
Hosted by Paul J. Bellew Elementary School, West Islip’s “Summer Investigations” program runs Monday through Thursday, and is overseen by the aforementioned school’s principal, Rhonda Pratt.
Race the Narrows draws big crowd to the Mastic Beach seashore.
It was a race for the environment.
Crowd Turns Out for the Manorville Fire Department’s 3rd Annual BBQ Rib Cook Off
Grills were sizzling at the Manorville Fire Department cook off.
A BWI Roll: Mastic Beach Man in Hot Water for Drunken Hampton Bays Crash
DA Tierney announced the defendant allegedly crashed a 33-foot vessel in Hampton Bays’ Shinnecock Canal, seriously injuring his fiancée as a result.
A Match Made in Local Heaven: Suffolk County Signs Groundbreaking Contract with Airbnb
To streamline payment of the Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax, Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr. has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the popular vacation home rentals company.
Massive Structure Fire Over the Weekend in Shirley
The Mastic Fire Department was returning from an alarm in the area, responded to the mutual aid call, becoming the first fire engine at the scene.
Tri-Hamlet 250th Committee Kicks Off Semiquincentennial Celebrations with “Fired Up for Freedom” Event
Local residents are already gearing up for the nation’s 250th birthday next year.
Brookhaven relocates glass recycling site in Stony Brook
Farmingville, NY - Brookhaven Town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich has announced the relocation of a glass recycling site in the Stony Brook/Setauket area.
Fairy Dust and Smiles: Fairy Michelle Brings Sparkling Magic to Gavin’s Treasures in Center Moriches
Mystical, magical Fairy Hair experience in Center Moriches.
Workers Rejoice: No Taxes on Tips
South Shore Press Man on the Street Robert Chartuk asked what people thought about no taxes on tips.
Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 12
1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Cheapest E85 gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 12
1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Water Authority Lawsuit Over Toxic Contamination Goes to Trial
Water authority sues to get the toxins out.
Historic Avery Estate Comes Alive with Matt Taylor Concert
From working on the farm to starring at it, Matt Taylor in concert at the historic Avery Estate
Violent Felon Sentenced for Shooting into Occupied House in Mastic Beach
A shooter fired a semi-automatic handgun into the “wrong” house in Mastic Beach after a dispute
Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending July 12
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12.
Brookhaven announces INTERFACE Back to School Drive for July-August 2025
Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has announced the Brookhaven Town Department of General Service’s Youth Bureau Division will conduct its annual INTERFACE Back to School Drive from July 28 through August 22.
Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 12
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12.
DeNatale Concludes Grand Knight Term: ‘It Was My Honor to Serve’
Changing of the guard at the local K of C
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending July 12
1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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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.
The Ducks Celebrate L.I. Jewish Heritage
The game brought thousands of fans out to celebrate Jewish pride, community, and solidarity with Israel, as well as their hometown Ducks.
College Football Future Plays That Will Pay Off
College Football is back and it is time we start to look at futures plays. When we discuss futures plays most times people gravitate towards who will win the National Championship and who will win the Heisman award