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Sep 10, 2025

Dr. Bernie Furshpan: Sharing a Legacy of Holocaust Survival and Education

Dr. Bernie Furshpan’s family felt the wrath of the Holocaust, now he’s spreading a message of tolerance and peace.

Sep 10, 2025

Sgt. Michael S. Curtin Remembered Through the Work of The 3256 Foundation

He gave his life saving others and now the memory of Sgt. Michael S. Curtin lives on through The 3256 Foundation.

Sep 9, 2025

Sayville Middle School students planted flags in tribute of September 11.

Sayville Middle School students recently erected a tribute outside their school in memory of September 11

Sep 9, 2025

Brookhaven Town provides school supplies to over 1,600 children through INTERFACE program

Brookhaven Town’s annual Back to School Drive, organized by the Department of General Services’ Youth Bureau Division through its INTERFACE Program, provided backpacks and essential school supplies to more than 1,600 children in need this year.

Sep 9, 2025

The circle of family, friends, and officials who came together for the 3rd Annual Nick Puzio Blood Drive.

Left to die by hit-and-run drivers, Nick Puzio lives on in a bill named in his honor and an annual blood drive that saves the lives of many.

Sep 9, 2025

Smith Point Bridge 5K Run for Literacy Draws Record Crowd

Record turnout for literacy during the Smith Point Bridge 5k.

Sep 8, 2025

Potunk Masonic Lodge Prepares for Centennial with Pig Roast and Chicken BBQ

Slap on a bib for the Masonic barbecue.

Sep 8, 2025

2 for 1 Crackdown Special: Former Riverhead Drug Trafficker, Ronkonkoma Supplier Sentenced

Slater was the supplier for Reyes-Redrovan, who had relocated to Philadelphia by the time of his conviction. Court documents revealed that Reyes-Redrovan sold undercover Suffolk officers over 37 ounces of cocaine across 15 different occasions between August 2023 and March 2024.

Sep 8, 2025

Families Reel in Fun at Mastic Beach Snapper Derby

“Let’s fish” was the call at the Mastic Beach snapper derby.

Sep 8, 2025

Suffolk County Girl Scout Receives National Medal Of Honor For Heroism

A Suffolk County teen is nationally recognized for lifesaving actions that saved her mother during medical emergency.

Sep 8, 2025

Feast of Liberata honoree Gene Perry with his wife, Kathryn.

They were feasting in Patchogue

Sep 7, 2025

Eastport-South Manor Welcomes New Faculty

Eastport-South Manor introduces new faculty members to the community.

Sep 7, 2025

Deputy Sheriffs Rescue Kitten from Storm Drain - Name Him Foley

The Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff’s along with the Sheriff’s Office’s Emergency Management Section not only rescued a kitten trapped in a storm drain in Yaphank.

Sep 7, 2025

Most Heavily-Traveled Roadway in Brookhaven Town Resurfaced

Heavily traveled Old Town Road has a brand new and safer surface as part of the entire roadway, sidewalk, and drainage project.

Sep 7, 2025

Brentwood Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officer Brendon Gallagher 

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced this week that Cody Fisher, 29, of Brentwood, admitted to driving under the influence when he seriously injured Officer Brendon Gallagher in a January LIE crash.

Sep 7, 2025

Fighting for Nick’s Law: A Mother’s Plea by Theresa Puzio

Mother of hit-and-run victim makes impassioned please to change the laws.

Sep 7, 2025

Feast of Liberata honoree Gene Perry with his wife, Kathryn.

They turned out in Patchogue for a feast.

Sep 7, 2025

Catalina, Romaine and Tierney Roll Out Suffolk’s New Top Cops 

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney called the day’s promotions well-deserved, and commended his colleagues in county leadership for having a keen eye for team-building.

Sep 7, 2025

Hochul Roundtable Stakes New York’s Energy Future on Nuclear

The new Manhattan Project: Hochul talks nuclear in the city.

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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

The Jets will honor a Suffolk police hero

The New York Jets will be honoring a true hero when they honor Suffolk County Police Officer Matias Ferreira as their Veteran of the Game. The recognition will take place when they take on the Dallas Cowboys on October 5.


Sports

MVP odds are a joke

The American League MVP odds have been moving all over the place for much of the year, but it hit a fever pitch this week.