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Feb 16, 2026
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Unions turn up heat on job protection.


Feb 16, 2026
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Longwood Hosts 22nd Legislative Breakfast

This breakfast is one of the most productive and thoughtful conversations we have all year.

Feb 16, 2026
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Suffolk GOP Unveils 2026 Slate, Taps Losquadro For County Comptroller

Brookhaven’s own Dan Losquadro tapped for County Comptroller.

Feb 16, 2026
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Spanish-American War Discussion Highlights Long Island Ties

Long Islander Teddy Roosevelt was a key figure in the Spanish-American War.

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DeStefano Earns Nod for Fifth Assembly Term

Suffolk County Republicans have once again nominated State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano to run for reelection, backing the Medford Republican for a fifth term representing the 3rd Assembly District.




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Feb 16, 2026
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Rocky Point Middle School hosts STEAM Team event with interactive learning challenges

Nearly 40 students and family members took part in a STEAM Team event at Rocky Point Middle School last Wednesday.

Feb 16, 2026
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Suffolk County Water Authority files lawsuit over North Fork water main project

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) has initiated legal proceedings in Suffolk Courts against the Town of Riverhead over the North Fork Water Main Project.

Feb 16, 2026
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Tri-Hamlet committee hosts discussion on legacy of founding father William Floyd

The Tri-Hamlet 250 Committee is organizing a public event on February 22, 2026, at the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library to discuss "The Life of William Floyd."

Feb 16, 2026
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William Floyd boys’ wrestling wins League I title; 13 qualify for county championships

The William Floyd boys’ varsity wrestling team has secured the League I tournament title, marking its first such win since the 2001-02 season.

Feb 16, 2026
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Four robotics teams win awards at William Floyd-hosted FIRST LEGO qualifiers

William Floyd High School recently hosted two FIRST LEGO League qualifying events, bringing together more than 40 teams from across Long Island.

Feb 16, 2026
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Stony Brook Society of Physics Students honored nationally for fourth straight year

The Society of Physics Students (SPS) at Stony Brook University has received the 2024-2025 Outstanding Chapter Award from the National Council of Society of Physics Students for the fourth year in a row.

Feb 16, 2026
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Rocky Point students join county percussion festival; one earns all-county ensemble spot

Six students from Rocky Point Middle School and Rocky Point High School took part in the Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) Day of Percussion Festival at Sagamore Middle School on February 6, according to the Rocky Point School...

Feb 16, 2026
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Sachem North’s Jack Cusumano sets all-time wrestling wins record

Sachem North High School senior Jack Cusumano set a new school record for career wrestling wins during the Section XI Wrestling Championships at Stony Brook University.

Feb 16, 2026
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Sachem Academy hosts PS I Love You Day with co-founder Jaimie DiPalma

Sachem Academy observed PS I Love You Day with a visit from Jaimie DiPalma, co-founder of the movement and a teacher at Cayuga Elementary.

Feb 16, 2026
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Sachem East cheerleading wins third straight Suffolk County championship

The Sachem East cheerleading team has secured its third consecutive Section XI Class A Championship, reinforcing its status as a leading program in Long Island.

Feb 14, 2026
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Going Away

Ignore it; it will go away: New York Undercover by Kathryn Nocerino

Feb 14, 2026
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Chamber Coalition Offers Small Business Grants

The chamber coalition knows how hard it is to run a small business, so it’s offering improvement grants.

Feb 14, 2026
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DeStefano Earns Nod for Fifth Assembly Term

Suffolk County Republicans have once again nominated State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano to run for reelection, backing the Medford Republican for a fifth term representing the 3rd Assembly District.

Feb 14, 2026
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Murray Blasts Cannabis Zoning Changes Near Schools

State Sen. Dean Murray rose on the Senate floor to oppose Senate Bill S9155, legislation that changes how New York measures the distance between adult-use marijuana dispensaries and nearby schools and houses of worship.

Feb 14, 2026
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Brookhaven Offers Engineering Scholarships

Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro is inviting high school seniors who reside in the Town of Brookhaven to apply for one of two $750 scholarships offered through the Suffolk County Highway Superintendents Association.

Feb 14, 2026
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Verma Tax And Accounting Solutions Takes A Proactive Approach

Not just in April, you’ll hear from this accountant all year long.

Feb 14, 2026
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Tri-Hamlet Group Plans Floyd History Event

Event features Long Island’s famous signer.

Feb 14, 2026
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Sayville Students Honor MLK With Quilt Project

Sayville Middle School students are honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a building-wide quilt project designed to promote reflection, character development and the importance of Black History Month.

Feb 14, 2026
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ESM Literary Magazine Earns National Honor

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School students are earning national recognition for their writing, and some may one day see their bylines in publications like the South Shore Press.

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