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William Floyd High School Chemistry Teacher Martin Palermo Selected for Prestigious Educator Program
WFHS Chemistry teacher, Dr. Martin Palermo, was selected for the New York State Education Department’s VITAL (Virtual Implementation of Teaching and Learning) Educator Program.
Refurbished Mastic-Shirley Station Now in Service
Everyone’s on board for the newly refurbished Mastic-Shirley Train Station.
Wendy Gross Recognized as Woman of Distinction
See who’s the latest Woman of Distinction.
Councilwoman Mari on Huntington's first All Abilities Expo: 'We want to bridge the gap'
The Town of Huntington is preparing for its first-annual All Abilities Expo, a community event designed to connect families with disabilities to vital resources.
Mastic-Shirley LIRR plaza shelter receives long-awaited renovations
On March 12, a dedication ceremony was held for the newly remodeled Mastic-Shirley Long Island Railroad Plaza Shelter.
Finally, an Arthouse Baseball Movie: Three Cheers, and Plenty More Beers for "Eephus"
Greg Tango (director of photography) and Long Island local Brendan "Crash" Burt (actor) will participate in a Q and A on Saturday, March 15, following the 7 p.m. Huntington Cinema Arts Centre premiere of their men's league melee, "Eephus."
William Floyd High School Student Shines the Light on Rare Diseases
William Floyd High School student Caitlyn Michiels, Founder of Caitlyn’s Vision took the youth lead on Suffolk County Rare Diseases Day.
Suffolk County Offers Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs, Cats and Ferrets
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services in conjunction with the Town of Brookhaven and Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology will offer free rabies vaccinations by appointment for dogs, cats and ferrets on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Local Leaders Lobby at ‘Deadly Driving Bill’ Rally in Albany
This marks the third rally held for the proposal, which was rejected on the floor in 2024 despite 50 co-sponsors and 3,700 signatures.
William Floyd students recognized at NYSBDA All-State Honor Band Festival
Thirteen students from William Floyd High School, William Floyd Middle School, and William Paca Middle School were recognized as members of the New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA) All-State Honor Band Festival.
International Affairs with Long Island Native Ron Nehring
He’s come back from Germany and held an international seminar on what he learned.
ESM Sends Students to Parrish Museum Art Show, Names Top of ’25 Class
The exhibit will run from March 15 through April 27.
Hometown Recognition for Main Street Mainstay
The story of Center Moriches cannot be written without mentioning this Women’s History Month honoree.
'tis the Season: Kathy Albrecht Named Suffolk County's 'Woman of Distinction'
Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick's Chief of Staff was honored as the countywide honoree in a special presentation on March 4.
Hundreds Rally for the Disabled
Wages for Direct Support Professionals same as McDonald’s, officials say not enough.
First Flushes Coming Through the New Forge River Sewer System
Toilet flushes mark milestone in Suffolk’s environmental history.
Cause of the Sunrise Conflagration: S’mores
Suffolk Officials and law enforcement confirmed that a series of fires that burned 420 acres of pine barrens over the weekend were accidentally started by a family trying to light a backyard fire to make S’mores.
Wildfire containment efforts underway as investigation continues into Pine Barrens blaze
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine were present during the efforts to combat the Westhampton Wildfires over the weekend.
Pine Barrens Ablaze: Town Officials React to Saturday's Wildfires
"This is a coordinated effort to make sure this does not turn into 1995," Supervisor Pancio said in reference to the Sunrise wildfires that torched 4,500 acres of wooded land and about a dozen homes nearly thirty years ago.
Massive Wildfire Breaks Out in the Westhampton Pine Barrens
A devastating wildfire broke out in the Pine Barrens Saturday afternoon resulting in a declaration of a state of emergency. Over 400 acres were burned.
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Sachem's Winter Athletes Honored
The Sachem Central School District was honored at the most recent Board of Education meeting recognizing the student-athletes, coaches and teams from both Sachem East and Sachem North for their outstanding achievements during the winter sports season.
SWR Mourns the Passing of Gilmore
Shoreham-Wading River school district lost a member of their district's family this week when Adrian Gilmore, a high school soccer coach passed away.
LoRe Adds to His Career Numbers
This week Miller Place senior goalie Christopher LoRe hit a milestone when he recorded 500th career save.