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A sea of color returns to Long Island as Waterdrinker Farm’s Tulip Festival blossoms into a must-see spring destination for families, photographers, and flower lovers alike.
NYS Bullies Hospice Nuns Over Gender Rules
The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, who run a free hospice for terminal cancer patients, say a sweeping state gender-identity mandate could force them to violate their faith, or face fines, shutdown, even jail.
The Death of Spirit Airlines: How Communists Posing as Democrats Delivered Higher Prices for Everyone
Spirit Airlines collapse will leave fewer flights and higher prices in its wake.
Dispatcher Guides Baby Delivery Before Help Arrives
A Suffolk dispatcher helps deliver a baby over the phone before responders arrive.
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Chopping Down Baseball Run Lines
When it comes to baseball betting, one piece of advice often repeated is to be cautious with the run line. While it can be tempting to take the better odds, many bettors prefer to lay the extra juice on the moneyline rather than rely on a team to win by multiple runs.
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Sunderman Family Defines Generations Of Service
A Mastic family’s legacy of fire service spans generations and continues to grow.
‘Forever Chemicals’ Raise Alarm In Suffolk
A growing body of evidence shows toxic “forever chemicals” spreading through Suffolk’s water, food, and environment, raising serious concerns about long-term health risks.
The River Crossing and American and Soviet Allied Forces
American and Soviet forces meet at the Elbe River, marking a powerful moment of unity, sacrifice, and the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe.
Seed and Spice Library – Free Seeds, Sample Spices
Free seeds and sample spices offer local residents an easy way to grow, cook, and try something new.
Gummy Bust Suspect Busted Trying Border Escape
A suspected drug dealer and illegal immigrant who prosecutors say left a trail of sickened schoolkids in his wake is back on Long Island after allegedly trying to make a run for the border.
Massage Horror: LI Spa Worker Busted After Complaints
A Long Island spa worker is behind bars after cops say he turned relaxing massages into alleged moments of violation, and now investigators fear there could be more victims.
Crime Sketch Artist Turns WFHS Kids Into Detectives
William Floyd High School students recently gained a unique, hands-on look at the intersection of art and criminal justice during a special assembly and workshop led by Suffolk County Police Department forensic artist Danielle Gruttadaurio.
Team E.V.A. Honors Veterans at Brookhaven Town Hall
Brookhaven Town officials welcomed Team E.V.A. to Town Hall as part of the 10th annual “Every Veteran Appreciated” (E.V.A.) initiative, a weeklong tribute honoring veterans, active-duty service members, and fallen heroes across Long Island.
South Country Lifeline Secures School Year, Adds Oversight
Two local leaders stand side by side, their shared vision and steady leadership coming into focus in a moment that highlights unity, experience, and a commitment to the community’s future.
Inferno on Fire Island: Marine Cops Rush to Stop Blaze
A fast-moving fire in Ocean Beach drew a swift, multi-agency response, with Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers playing a key role in containing the blaze and preventing further damage in the waterfront community.
Smithtown Students Step Into Lawmakers’ Shoes
Students from Smithtown High Schools East and West traded their classrooms for the Suffolk County Legislature chamber last week, stepping into the roles of lawmakers during a hands-on mock legislative session in Hauppauge.
Gun-Toting Repeat Offender Busted in Gas Station Heist
A career criminal who once again picked up a gun is now staring down a potential life sentence after a brazen, early-morning gas station holdup in Suffolk County.
Greenport Event Launches Safe Boating Week Campaign
A boating safety event in Greenport will mark the launch of National Safe Boating Week as the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Southold Flotilla works to promote life saving practices across the East End.
Navy Officer Pushes Fitness, Readiness at BBP School
A Bayport-Blue Point High School physical education class got a firsthand look at the discipline and demands of military fitness when a visiting Navy officer led an engaging lesson on strength, nutrition and mental resilience.
Zeldin Torches Dem in Fiery EPA Showdown
The Shirley native, now serving as EPA administrator, has long carried that hometown edge into Washington, an approach that was on full display during a fiery Capitol Hill clash with Democratic Rep. Rosa DeLauro.
Drug-Fueled Sex Trafficking Leads to Long Slammer Sentence
A Farmingville man has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term following his conviction on multiple sex trafficking charges, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced.
Center Moriches Schools Complete Facility Upgrades
The Center Moriches School District has completed a comprehensive series of facility upgrades and maintenance projects during the 2025–2026 school year, with a focus on improving learning environments, enhancing safety, and maintaining the overall quality of its buildings.
Illegal Immigrant Accused of Raping, Beating Man
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that a 32-year-old Honduran national, an illegal immigrant, has been indicted on multiple violent felony charges in connection with the alleged rape and assault of a man outside an Amityville restaurant earlier this year.
Ping Pong Powers Parkinson’s Fundraiser
Residents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals gathered in Center Moriches this week for an event that was as spirited as it was meaningful.
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