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Local “Bowlers to Veterans Link” chapter sets $1 mil goal
Maple Family Centers—which owns Coram County Lanes—hosts Bowlers to Veterans Link (est. 1942), a non-profit organization with fundraisers designed to improve the quality of life for Veterans and active-duty service members.
That is a tasty burger: Shake Shack opening Selden location
Move over, Lake Grove: a Shake Shack is coming to Selden on Thursday, November 20th, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Deadly West Babylon house party update: Syosset teen charged
Earlier this week, Suffolk County Police announced that a 17-year-old male from Syosset has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 15-year-old Liam Delemo.
“Enough to kill us all” – DA Tierney’s latest fentanyl takedown
Six men in total were accused of trafficking “catastrophic” quantities of fentanyl, synthetic opioids, heroin, and cocaine through the Bronx and across Long Island’s East End. The suspects were booked in West Islip, Bay Shore, Wyandanch, Lindenhurst, and the Bronx.
President Trump meets hero Suffolk cop nearly killed on LIE
“Thank you to Donald J. Trump for taking the time to meet hero SCPD Officer Brendon Gallagher,” the Suffolk County PBA wrote in its post. “Even with the most demanding job in the world President Trump is never too busy to make time for the men and women in blue.”
Movie Review Medley: The Good, the Great, and the Grand
“Good Fortune” and “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” continue in theaters, while our No. 1 film of the past week was a one-night-only enterprise.
Don’t cry, Michael: Dairy Barn moo-ving back into Patchogue!
Patchogue’s Dairy Barn — a South Shore-based store synonymous with the Long Island staple of suburban chains offering milk, bread, eggs, and more — is set to reopen this week. As of November 10th, The Barn is officially back in business.
West Babylon mourns teen fatally stabbed at house party
Liam Delemo, of West Babylon, was fatally stabbed during an altercation that broke out at an underage house party on Carlton Road, the Suffolk County Police Department announced.
Missing Elmont man found at NYC Marathon
“How do you survive in New York City for two days with no food, no medication, nothing to drink?” said Jack's sister, Giselle Campione, according to CBS. “If it wasn't for the community, I don't know if Jack would be here right now.”
Panera, Bojangles restaurants coming to Farmingville
When one door closes, another opens—and patrons of the recently closed Ronkonkoma-located Panera Bread know this all too well.
Birdwatchers unite for rare cuckoo in Riverhead
Birders traveled from far and wide to the Vineyards Golf and Country Club in Riverhead starting Thursday, October 23rd, to feast their eyes on the “common cuckoo.”
Applause for a great cause at Amityville Music Hall
Flaunting a spirited “four bands, four styles, one goal” attitude, the "Band Together for Good" mini-music festival and fundraiser benefits Family & Children’s Association (FCA)—the Island’s oldest and largest human service organization.
Blame it on the rain, Babe: overnight closures on Sunrise
Motorists traveling westbound on Sunrise Highway (State Route 27) through the Town of Brookhaven were advised that Exit 59 to Exit 57 — Wading River Road to Yaphank Avenue and Horseblock Road, respectively — would be shut down temporarily.
That was a movie: from Long Beach Cinemas to extra guac shop
A Chipotle Mexican Grill is heading to the retail space that formerly belonged to the locally beloved landmark Long Beach Cinemas, which closed its doors back in April 2023.
Sheriff Toulon unveils new Domestic Violence Bureau office
Joined by the family of Kathy Bishop on the morning of Wednesday, October 29th, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. announced the opening of his Domestic Violence Bureau’s new office space.
El Salvadoran woman indicted in Riverhead hit-and-run
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Tuesday that Silvia Alvarez DeReyes, 46, has been indicted for Leaving the Scene of an Incident Without Reporting.
Everybody Loves Raymond and LIMEHOF!
The non-profit museum will launch its exclusive new exhibit — “Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years” — on November 28th at 11 a.m. at its Stony Brook Main Street location. The exhibit will include a 70-foot-wide set from the show’s 30th-anniversary TV special, set to air on CBS in November.
Bay Shore man convicted of sex trafficking
“Today, justice was served,” said Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney. “Freddie Rice’s crimes were calculated, predatory, and devastating to his victims.”
Sen. Martinez wants translators back at South Shore Hospital
Senator Monica Martinez (D) has recently been on the frontlines spearheading the opposition to what she considers troubled waters in store for South Shore University Hospital.
Energy performance at Eastport South-Manor
To celebrate the completion of its $18.5 million Energy Performance Contract (EPC), the Eastport-South Manor (ESM) Central School District coordinated a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Jr.-Sr. High School.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Smithtown is heading to the County Championship
Smithtown West football defeated West Islip 42-10 in Friday night’s Suffolk semifinal playoff game, securing a dominant victory and advancing to the first county championship game in program history. The Bulls will face Sayville next Thursday at 4 p.m. at Stony Brook University.
Man indicted for vicious sexual assault of an elderly woman
Justice is coming for and elderly woman who was viciously, sexually assaulted in her own home.