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Renewed Push for Tougher Cannabis Laws After Middle School Incident
Legislators push for packaging changes for cannabis.
Lights, Camera, Pomarico: LI Music and Entertainment HOF to Honor Local Filmmaker
As part of their Monthly Local Filmmakers Series, LIMEHOF will screen Joe Pomarico-directed comedy, drama and thriller short films at 97 Main Street in Stony Brook.
Winners Announced for the Suffolk County Water Authority's 3rd Annual Poster Contest.
Water on their minds
Garbarino Leads Push for Stronger Cybersecurity in Silicon Valley Talks
Garbarino looks to get a handle on the nation’s cybersecurity vulnerability.
Suffolk County Police Vehicle Auction is Coming Up
The Suffolk County Police Department Impound Section will hold an auction on June 7
Community Blood Drives are Coming Up – Help Save a Neighbor!
Community Blood Drives are Coming Up – Help Save a Neighbor!
Dead Body Found in East Shoreham Pool
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after a man was found dead in a pool in East Shoreham at approximately 4:20 p.m. on May 25.
Schnepp on Passport Through Parks on Long Island: 'We're promoting health and wellness in our parks'
The Passport Through Parks program invites Long Island residents to explore nearly 30 state parks through monthly guided hikes, part of a statewide wellness initiative offering low-cost outdoor activities.
Brookhaven opens first smart home for special needs individuals
Brookhaven Town officials, alongside Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), celebrated the opening of Long Island's first smart home for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities on May 27.
Brookhaven Town hosts successful annual health fair with numerous vendors
Farmingville, NY - On Saturday, May 17, the Town of Brookhaven's Department of General Services hosted its Fifth Annual Health and Wellness Fair.
Smart Home Opens in Shirley, Giving Residents with Disabilities a High-Tech Path to Independence
Smart home technology comes to Shirley.
Connetquot Schools Recognize Exemplary, and Life-saving, Students and Faculty
The Connetquot Board of Education recognized exemplary students and faculty for leadership and academic honors at their May 27th meeting.
A K9 Named Sato: Suffolk's Newest Best Friend Earns Sheriff Corrections' Badge
The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office held a special ceremony to introduce their newest corrections officer, K9 "Sato," at the Yaphank Correctional Facility on Wednesday, May 28th.
Memorable MDW Car Service: 25-Plus Suffolk Veterans Transported to Jones Beach Air Show
For the third straight year, the Chair of the Suffolk County Veterans Committee coordinated a strong Veteran presence in the Four Leaf Federal Credit Union Air Show that took place at Jones Beach over Memorial Day Weekend.
Bellport Seniors Earn ‘Building Bridges Award’
Bellport High School Multicultural Student Association President Alyssa Vargas and Secretary Rosemarie Okorafor were recently named recipients of the Building Bridges Award presented by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island.
Vector Control to Conduct Aerial Mosquito Treatments Along South Shore
Suffolk’s plan to beat the buzzers.
Girl Scouts Step into Colonial History at the Manor of St. George
Girl Scouts step back in time to connect with Colonial history right in their backyard.
Pot Shop and Roll: SCPD Announces Takedown of 26 Illegal Dispensaries
Countywide officials gathered on May 27th to announces the dozens of raids that recently led to the recovery of over 15,000 illegal weed products.
Great South Bay YMCA director on 5K fundraiser: 'This is our 25th anniversary race'
The Great South Bay YMCA is marking the 25th anniversary of its annual 5K Run/Walk in Memory of Judi, which kicks off Saturday, May 31, at 8:30 a.m.
Connetquot High School Holds ‘Coming Together Day’
The Connetquot High School turf field was the backdrop for Edward J. Bosti, Cherokee Street, Duffield Avenue, Edith Slocum, Idle Hour, John Pearl and Sycamore Avenue fifth-grade students who enthusiastically gathered for the Connetquot Central School District’s Coming Together Day on May 27.
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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.
Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing
Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.
Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July
Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.