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Sep 16, 2024

Veterans Need to Join Together, Part One

There are several reasons why veterans need to join together. Upon leaving the military veterans can lose the structure and support of the military. This structure and support had met their lower-level physiological and safety needs.

Sep 16, 2024

Hills East Makes A Statement

The new look, and newly named Redhawks traveled to the defending Suffolk Division II champions North Babylon and came away with an emphatic win. The Redhawks and White put the rest of the county, and the island, on notice with the victory. White rushed for just under 250 yards and scored four touchdowns in the route.

Sep 16, 2024

A New Feel To Stony Brook

After winning just two games over the course of the past two seasons, the Seawolves have matched that mark in game two this year. Stony Brook traveled to Fordham to take on the Rams and came away with a hard fought 27-21 victory.

Sep 16, 2024

Gilgo Beach Task Force releases new details on unidentified homicide victim

The Gilgo Beach Task Force has released new information regarding a homicide victim known as "Asian Doe." The announcement, made on September 16, 2024, aims to shed light on the identity and circumstances surrounding the victim.

Sep 16, 2024

Science on Stage blends climate research with theater at Stony Brook University

Climate research and researchers are the inspiration for this year’s iteration of Science on Stage, a creative blend of scientific research and theater at Stony Brook University.

Sep 16, 2024

Gilgo Beach Task Force releases new details about unidentified homicide victim

The Gilgo Beach Task Force has released new information regarding a homicide victim referred to as "Asian Doe." The details include the clothing items found on the victim, which are a 'Chrysantheme' blue ribbed short-sleeve shirt with a crew neck, a 'Rafaella' brand shirt, and 'Bill Blass' pants and bra.

Sep 16, 2024

Bay Shore man faces additional sex trafficking charges after new victim comes forward

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Danny St. Louis, 43, of Bay Shore, has been indicted on three counts of sex trafficking and other related charges for the alleged commercial sexual exploitation of an additional female victim. St. Louis is already facing 28 felony and misdemeanor charges on a separate indictment for alleged sex trafficking and other offenses.

Sep 16, 2024

Brookhaven hosts hybrid return for annual NSLS-II & CFN Users' Meeting

After five years of virtual-only gatherings, the annual National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) and Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) Users’ Meeting returned as a combined on-site/remote event. Most of the 531 registrants — representing 32 countries and 140 institutions — participated in person. Held May 13-17 at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, the meeting focused on the continued growth and impact of NSLS-II and CFN, which are DOE Office of Science user facilities at Brookhaven.

Sep 16, 2024

NYS Hands Final Ballot Counting Over to Democratic AG Tish James

With the passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York (The Act) in 2022, new election rules were put in place that conflict with the state constitution and remove the long-standing authority of the bi-partisan boards of elections to carry out local election decisions.

Sep 16, 2024

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Sept. 7

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Sep 15, 2024

Ducks Draw Their Biggest Crowd

When the Ducks took on the High Point Rockers on Saturday night they did so before a past-capacity crowd of 7,188 at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.

Sep 15, 2024

Man sues NYPD over fabricated evidence leading to wrongful omprisonment

Heriberto Laguere has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and NYPD alleging malicious prosecution based on fabricated evidence by former officer Jason Arbeeny. The suit seeks compensatory damages for wrongful imprisonment after his conviction was vacated in October 2022.

Sep 15, 2024

Patient alleges negligence against federal healthcare provider over cancer diagnosis

Sonia Delcid has filed a lawsuit against the United States government alleging negligence in diagnosing her breast cancer in a timely matter at a federal healthcare facility operated by Hudson River Healthcare Inc., seeking $1 million in damages.

Sep 15, 2024

Man on the Street Topic: The Trump-Harris Debate

The presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris had more than 67 million views. Here's what some Long Islanders had to say about it.

Sep 15, 2024

Senior homeowner alleges fraudulent practices by solar companies

Claver Campbell has filed a lawsuit against multiple solar companies alleging fraudulent practices that left her with unexpected high costs and a lien on her home despite initial promises of affordable energy solutions. The case sheds light on broader issues within the residential solar panel industry affecting seniors and communities of color.

Sep 14, 2024

Awards Come In Threes For St. Joe's

Evan Skoblicki also received  top honors when he was the top finisher for the Golden Eagles at the Adelphi University Invitational. Skoblicki finished with a time of 28:35.7. The freshman finished third of the Division III runners and 24th overall. Ana Lombardo finished off the trifecta for the Golden Eagles as she was named to the Weekly Honor Roll. Lombardo scored three goals for the soccer team and finished with a team-high six points. She put pressure on the defense all week with seven shots total and four shots on goal.

Sep 14, 2024

Remembering 9/11

By Joseph Vanemmerik, Commander, VFW Post 2913, Patchogue

Sep 14, 2024

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Sept. 7

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Sept. 7.

Sep 14, 2024

Political Debates and Resentment Amongst Presidential Candidates

When looking at the September 10th presidential debate between former President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, it was easy to identify the distaste that each candidate demonstrated towards each other.  Both had aggressive moments over the most hotly contested topics that these candidates either opposed or supported.  Since the days of George Washington, there is no surprise over the negative tensions that are being demonstrated through the hotly contested moments of presidential debates.

Sep 13, 2024

Longwood Girls Off To A Fast Start

Makensi  Hansen stopped 7 shots against Patchogue-Medford, which ups her season number to 23 stops. On the offensive side of things Delaney Israel has been outstanding with 7 points in just four games.

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Smithtown's Marcus Wertheim Leads Team Australia

Former Smithtown lacrosse standout Marcus Wertheim is dominating on the world stage. The Smithtown alumnus, who currently attends Brown University, led all players at the Super Sixes tournament, delivering an elite performance against international competition.


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Sachem's Coach Mercurio Elected to Lacrosse Board

Congratulations to Sachem Athletic Hall of Famer Rick Mercurio, who was elected to the World Lacrosse Board of Directors during the organization’s 2025 General Assembly. Mercurio fills one of two open Strategic Director positions, marking another significant milestone in his distinguished career in the sport.


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LaFontaine Heads to the Isles Hall

Pat LaFontaine’s plaque has officially been added to the Islanders Hall of Fame wall, placing him among some of the most legendary figures in franchise history. The former star forward was inducted into the Ring of Honor at UBS Arena, becoming the 17th member to receive the prestigious distinction.