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Nov 1, 2024

Suffolk County Crime Prevention Community Forum Coming Up

Suffolk County Crime Prevention Community Forum Coming Up

Nov 1, 2024

Brooklyn resident alleges false arrest against NYPD officers

A Brooklyn resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers alleging false arrest among other charges stemming from an incident in March 2022.

Nov 1, 2024

The Peninsula's First Inhabitants

Long before English settlers arrived in 1655, Unkechaug Indians prospered for several millennia along the shores of the Mastic Peninsula. The lush environment provided a rich bounty of food and the materials needed to build their homes and create the necessities for a comfortable life.

Oct 31, 2024

Main Street Taken Over by Goblins

Witches, vampires, pirates, and ghouls in all manners of crazy costumes took over Main Street in Center Moriches for the annual "March of the Goblins" sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches.

Oct 31, 2024

Suffolk County PBA and Legislator Lennon Host Veterans Clothing Drive until November 22

Suffolk County PBA and Legislator Lennon Host Veterans Clothing Drive until November 22

Oct 31, 2024

Latina Moms founder calls Día de los Muertos at Huntington museum: 'an immersive experience'

The Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington is helping to keep cultural traditions alive with its celebration of Día de los Muertos in collaboration with the Town of Huntington Hispanic Advisory Task Force and Latina Moms Connect Inc. on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Oct 31, 2024

Coordinator on West Babylon Greek Food Festival: 'We're very optimistic'

Can’t get enough baklava or pastitsio—often described as Greek lasagna? The St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in West Babylon promises all the traditional favorites—created by an experienced chef—at its Greek Food Festival held this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2 and 3, at 200 Great East Neck Road.

Oct 31, 2024

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Oct. 26

1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Oct 31, 2024

Another Wreck at Infamous Turn

The sharp curve on Montauk Highway between East and Center Moriches was the scene of an early morning accident Wednesday involving two Kias. The infamous County Road 80 turn has seen many accidents over the years, many fatal.

Oct 31, 2024

The Chart that Saved a President's Life

He usually refers to it at the end of his speeches, but this time, he went to it early. This time, it was on his right when it's usually to his left. When Donald Trump turned his head to refer to the chart at his rally in Butler, Pa., an assassin's bullet whizzed by, grazing his ear. If not for him turning his head, he would be dead.

Oct 31, 2024

Happy Tastes Good in Mastic-Shirley: Local Leaders Partake in New DQ Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

The ribbon-cutting ceremony took a deftly assisting Supervisor Panico tapping in on giant scissor duty for Ben to "give it a bit of that 'Brookhaven Snap,'" a quip which spawned raucous chuckles. Afterward, the Bathija's invited the leaders on a tour of the kitchen, where obligatory drive-thru-side photo ops ensued.

Oct 31, 2024

Brookhaven Science Associates awards 2024 scholarships to 20 students

Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA), which manages Brookhaven Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy through a partnership between Battelle and Stony Brook University, has announced the recipients of its 2024 BSA Scholarship.

Oct 31, 2024

Former account supervisor arrested for alleged theft from St. James HVAC company

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the arrest of Eleni Kalodis, a 54-year-old resident of Fort Lee, New Jersey.

Oct 31, 2024

Brooklyn man indicted after stunt driving injures bystander

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Matthew Mitchell, a 20-year-old Brooklyn resident, for charges including Assault in the Second Degree.

Oct 31, 2024

Mangano Named #1 Recruit

Congratulations to SWR's own 2024 national wrestling champion! Shoreham-Wading River High School freshman wrestler Gavin Mangano earned the national wrestling championship at the National High School Coaches Association Tournament in Virginia Beach, VA this past weekend. He won the 126 lb. title by defeating a competitor, 5-1, in the finals. He finished his freshman season with 51 wins and a New York State championship at 133 lbs. He followed it up going 6-0 at the National Championship and earning this honor. He made his teammates, coaches, school district, community and family

Oct 31, 2024

Ward Melville Literally Never Loses

Imagine not losing a match in nearly 1,100 days. That's the situation for Ward Melville girl's soccer right now.After another undefeated regular season - 14-0-1 - they are 50-0-7 since the 2022 season. They have won two state titles during that stretch.Ward Melville recently bested Nassau County's South Side High School's streak of 56 games from 1999-2002 to close out the regular season.The Patriots will look to add to their historic run this week as the Section XI girl's playoffs kick off.

Oct 30, 2024

Are you a Bitter Clinger? A Nazi? A Fascist? Maybe You're Garbage? Democrats Think So.

Political parties and candidates have a long tradition of using biting insults against one another. In some ways, today's rhetoric looks tame compared to the past, but in other ways, it is very different and much uglier.

Oct 30, 2024

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Oct. 26

4 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Oct 30, 2024

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest E85 gas during week ending Oct. 26

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Oct. 26.

Oct 30, 2024

Big Brookhaven Paving Project Completed

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich have announced the completion of a significant road paving project in East Setauket, New York. The project involved resurfacing 16 roads located north of Route 347, off Pond Path.

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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.


Education

William Floyd Board introduces student members in reorganization for new school year

The William Floyd Board of Education conducted its annual reorganization meeting for the 2025-26 school year.


Sports

MLB Draft Is Full of Suffolk Players

Long Island has always been able to produce plenty of talent that get drafted into the Major League Baseball draft, but this year the amount of quality players that were taken were as impressive as any group that we have seen.