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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Smith Point Bridge 5K Run for Literacy Draws Record Crowd
Record turnout for literacy during the Smith Point Bridge 5k.
Potunk Masonic Lodge Prepares for Centennial with Pig Roast and Chicken BBQ
Slap on a bib for the Masonic barbecue.
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.
Families Reel in Fun at Mastic Beach Snapper Derby
“Let’s fish” was the call at the Mastic Beach snapper derby.
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.
Rocky Point VFW Marks 9/11 Anniversary With Message of Unity: ‘Never Forget’
They turned out to never forget.
Feast of Liberata honoree Gene Perry with his wife, Kathryn.
They were feasting in Patchogue
Eastport-South Manor Welcomes New Faculty
Eastport-South Manor introduces new faculty members to the community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Feast of Liberata honoree Gene Perry with his wife, Kathryn.
They turned out in Patchogue for a feast.
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.
Hochul Roundtable Stakes New York’s Energy Future on Nuclear
The new Manhattan Project: Hochul talks nuclear in the city.
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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 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.
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.