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The Town of Brookhaven is once again encouraging taxpayers to go green with the return of its popular Composter and Rain Barrel Sale, offering discounted tools to support environmentally friendly living.
Phone in Hand? Suffolk Cops Are Watching
Suffolk County drivers glued to their phones are about to get a costly wake-up call.
Maserati Theft Ring Nabbed After Cop Injury
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that four Bronx men have been indicted on multiple charges, including assault on a police officer, following a series of catalytic converter thefts in Suffolk County
Capitol Clown Show - 5 Straight Late Budgets
New York lawmakers missed the April 1st deadline to pass the state budget once again, forcing temporary spending measures to keep government operating and drawing criticism from Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio.
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Brookhaven Composter, Rain Barrel Sale Returns
The Town of Brookhaven is once again encouraging taxpayers to go green with the return of its popular Composter and Rain Barrel Sale, offering discounted tools to support environmentally friendly living.
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Sayville Names Schutte, Artusa Top Class of 2026
Sayville High School has announced Mackenzie Schutte and Anthony Artusa as the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2026, recognizing both students for their exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and involvement in the school community.
Sayville Students Shine in Top Long Island Art Shows
Several Sayville High School students are earning regional recognition this spring after their artwork was selected for some of Long Island’s most competitive student exhibitions, school officials announced.
DeStefano: Dems Rigged System Against Blakeman
A Long Island lawmaker is blasting New York Democrats after Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman was denied millions in public campaign matching funds, calling the decision politically motivated and unfair.
Beach Horror: Man Stabbed in Suspected Gilgo Ambush
A 26-year-old Venezuelan national has been indicted on attempted murder charges after a brutal stabbing at Gilgo Beach, Suffolk County prosecutors announced.
Brookhaven Sets 2026 Recycling Event Schedule
Brookhaven Town officials have announced the return of the town’s annual special recycling events for 2026, supported by $20,000 in sponsorship funding from four private companies.
Dogwood Elementary Honors Bus Drivers’ Dedication
Dogwood Elementary School recently honored its bus drivers with a special celebration recognizing their essential role in safely transporting students, part of the school’s annual observance of Bus Driver Appreciation Day.
Dems Tilt Scales to Block Blakeman Cash
A divided New York State Public Campaign Finance Board voted 4-3 along party lines to deny Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman public matching funds, a decision his campaign and allies are calling politically motivated as the 2026 race intensifies.
The Wildcats Make History with First Ever Football Game
It was a historic and memorable day for the Shoreham-Wading River School District, as the Wildcats’ girls flag football team took the field for the first time in program history—and made an immediate statement with a dominant victory.
Trump Targets Election Integrity
Fraudulent elections in the President’s crosshairs.
Blakeman Surges as Hochul Lead Shrinks
Governor Kathy Hochul’s re-election bid may be entering more dangerous territory than expected.
Magician Thune Makes Senate Disappear
Senators vanish without voting on the Save America Act.
SCOPE Honors 192 at Annual School Awards Dinner
More than 900 educators, administrators and community members gathered at Villa Lombardi’s for SCOPE Education Services’ 25th annual School District Awards Dinner, an evening dedicated to honoring those who serve Long Island’s schools.
Suffolk Courts Honor Women’s Leadership and Legacy
Suffolk County courts marked Women’s History Month with a major celebration honoring the leadership, achievements, and lasting impact of women across the legal community.
Pol Praises Police and Prosecutors on Gang Bust
New York State Senator Dean Murray is praising local law enforcement and prosecutors following a major gang takedown in Suffolk County, calling the operation a clear example of the importance of cooperation across agencies.
Top Gun Run 5K Honors Andrew McMorris’ Legacy
The 5th Annual Andrew’s Top Gun Run 5K brought together community members, law enforcement, and local scouts to honor the life of Andrew McMorris, a 12-year-old Boy Scout who was killed in 2018 when a drunk driver struck his troop along the Greenbelt Trail.
Suffolk Poet Laureate Seeks Black Poets for Anthology
Suffolk County Poet Laureate Chip Williford, in partnership with the Caribbean American Poetry Association (CAPA), has announced a call for submissions for a new anthology highlighting the voices of Black poets across Long Island.
Child Snatched From Laundry, Suspect Nabbed Fast
Suffolk County police arrested a Patchogue man after he allegedly abducted a 4-year-old girl from a local laundromat, authorities said.
Letter from Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico to Governor Kathy Hochul
Panico asks the governor for help in preserving critical pine barrens property.
Bloodshed Crew Busted—Cop Accused in Gun Plot
Suffolk County prosecutors dropped the hammer on a violent Long Island street crew, unveiling a sweeping 57-count indictment that reads like something out of a crime thriller: two murders, multiple shootings, armed robberies, and even a rogue cop accused of fueling the chaos.
The Sage of Shoreham
He had his idiosyncrasies, but Tesla had a brilliant mind.
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