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The Sachem Marching Band and Color Guard performed at Stony Brook University's World Cup Experience event on June 17. The group entertained attendees ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup while representing their district.
A Slice of History: Nino’s Turns 50 in Mastic Beach
What began as an 18-year-old immigrant’s dream has become one of Mastic Beach’s most enduring success stories as Nino’s Pizzeria celebrated 50 years of serving generations of local families.
Trump Targets New York On Medicaid Fraud
The Trump administration’s campaign against alleged Medicaid fraud and abuse reached Long Island this week as Vice President JD Vance defended a federal lawsuit against New York State while turning a Bethpage event into a political rally targeting Congressman Tom Suozzi.
DEPORT HIM: Community Outrage Over Alleyway Rape
Neighbors expressed outrage over the alleged assault of a 16-year-old girl but said the crime does not reflect the hardworking families who call Huntington home.
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ESM History Made at State Championships
Eastport-South Manor junior Maddie Laezza made school history this past weekend, delivering a performance that will be remembered for years to come at the New York State Track and Field Championships.
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Albany Derails LIRR Electrification
Long Island leaders are blasting the MTA and Albany Democrats after the collapse of a deal for the former Lawrence Aviation property, saying the decision undermines years of efforts to electrify the Port Jefferson Branch while exposing what they call glaring hypocrisy in New York’s environmental policies.
Justice Finally Served For The Gilgo Eight
After years of fear, frustration and unanswered questions, the Gilgo Beach murder case has reached its conclusion, with confessed killer Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Hit-Run Horror: Driver Dragged Victim, Fled
A Selden man has pleaded guilty to felony charges stemming from a hit-and-run crash that killed a local pedestrian last year, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced.
SCWA Completes Water Main Upgrade
The Suffolk County Water Authority has completed a major water main replacement project on Cabot Road in West Babylon, upgrading aging infrastructure and improving reliability for customers throughout the area.
NYS AG Opens Probe Into Fatal Patchogue Crash
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation has opened an investigation into the death of Hilton Spokony, a 45-year-old East Patchogue resident who died following a crash involving an off-duty Suffolk County police officer in Patchogue.
Dementia Patient Missing, Silver Alert Issued
Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing Deer Park man who suffers from Dementia.
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Gets Final Day in Court
Rex Heuermann, the admitted Gilgo Beach serial killer whose crimes haunted Long Island for more than a decade, is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday in Suffolk County Court, where he is expected to receive multiple consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole.
DA: Illegal Fiend Drags 16-Year-Old into Alley for Rape
A 59-year-old Salvadoran national, was indicted for the savage rape of a 16-year-old girl in a Huntington alley, a horrific attack.
Two Busted After Fatal Shirley Beatdown
A Shirley man is dead and two people are behind bars after a violent brawl inside a Long Island home turned deadly, Suffolk County police said.
Baby on Board! Cop, EMTs Deliver Girl on Roadside
A Suffolk County police officer and two East Moriches Rescue responders helped bring a baby girl safely into the world after answering an early morning emergency call in Eastport.
Albany Session Ends With Key Issues Unfinished
A 57-day-late state budget consumed much of the legislative session, leaving major issues unresolved and several high-profile bills unfinished.
Community Leaders Honored at Annual Colonial Youth Golf Outing
Colonial Youth and Family Services will honor two longtime community volunteers while raising funds for programs that serve hundreds of local families during its 47th Annual Golf Outing on June 29.
Four decades after AIPAC took GOP scalps, Republicans are ready to challenge Israel again
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the 76-year-old juggernaut, who has dominated his country’s politics since 1993, put down his marker June 11, regarding the end of the Third Gulf War–and when President Donald J. Trump ignored him, it was the watershed moment.
Partnership Aims to Preserve Historic Arthur House
The Smithtown Central School District and the Town of Smithtown have launched a joint effort to restore and preserve the historic Arthur House, a landmark dating back to 1752 that has long stood vacant and in need of repairs.
Two Graduates Trade Caps and Gowns for Service
Before most of their classmates receive diplomas later this month, two Eastport-South Manor seniors have already answered a different call: service to our great nation.
Welcome to America! Library Helps 21 Become Citizens
The library’s citizenship preparation classes are offered through its Literacy Department and are designed to help green card holders prepare for the U.S. citizenship interview and civics examination.
Cancer Warrior, Crime Fighter Earns Top Honor
Recently retired Suffolk County Police Sgt. Michael Patrick Donlon has been awarded the Theodore Roosevelt Police Award, a national honor recognizing law enforcement officers who have overcome major physical challenges while continuing to provide outstanding service.
Sound Beach Earns a Stanley Cup
When the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights this past weekend to capture the Stanley Cup, hockey fans across the country celebrated a championship. Here on Long Island, however, many were focused on a local connection that made the title run even more special.
UFC 250 Celebrates America's 250th Birthday
There are moments in American history that remind us exactly who we are as a people. UFC 250 was one of those moments.
Washington is controlled by the calendar, so the calendar ended the Third Gulf War
Vice President James D. “J.D.” Vance is the last of the three prominent administration sceptics challenging the execution of the Third Gulf War, and Monday, he announced that the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran was already signed digitally, making Friday’s signature ceremony, literally, ceremonial.
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