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Calming Voices Commemorated: Suffolk 911 Dispatchers Recognized for their Heroism
Amidst National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, local leaders honored Suffolk dispatchers for their efforts through perilous times and in tragedy prevention.
Stay Melo: HOF Knicks Star Plugs Cannabis Brand in Farmingdale
Strain Stars will welcome the perennial All-Star on Saturday, April 19th for 1-3 p.m. meet and greets.
25 Years: Hempstead Man Sentenced for Robbing, Stabbing Amityville Funeral Home Owner
DA Tierney announced Jason Funderburke—convicted last month—was officially sentenced for crimes committed on the morning of Aug. 29th, 2023.
Suffolk County Extends Street Takeover Task Force, Add 9 Highway Patrol Officers
The Fall 2024-implemented task force designed to combat drag racing and vehicular recklessness issued more than 3,300 summons and made 21 arrests.
Getting Fired: An East Coaster’s Reaction to Mulaney’s Best West Coast Talk Show Ep Yet
The comedian's off-the-wall anecdote about NFL linebacker Ray Lewis giving him wild life advice back in 2012 perfectly encapsulates how a job search can transform into mad libs real quick.
Sheriff Toulon, Fellow Elected Reps Break Bread with 'Fox & Friends' at Bethpage Diner
Lawrence Jones reported live on the scene from the beloved Embassy Diner as part of a regular remote series on the national morning program.
BUSTED! A Nationwide Narcotics Ring Centered Around a Centereach-Set Dark Web Den
DA Tierney announced a big-time drug trafficking bust - a 109-count indictment that spawned 21 arrests - on Friday, April 11th.
State of Suffolk: Cybersecurity, Sewerage Discussed in County Exec Romaine's Address
The longtime legislator spoke before the Suffolk County Legislature in Riverhead on Tuesday.
Money Talks: Chipotle CEO Says ‘Yes’ to Extra Guac, Earns Billionaire Status
Forbes added Chipotle founder and former CEO Steve Ells and 287 others to its updated "World Billionaires List" published at the tail-end of March.
Beauty in the Breakdown: An SSP Play-by-Play of Dave’s Hot Chicken’s LI Debut
Long Island’s first “Dave’s Hot Chicken” is situated at 207 Glen Gove Road Carle Place, and grand-opened last week.
So It Goes: Upcoming Billy Joel HBO Doc to World-Premiere at Tribeca
The screening will take place at the Beacon Theatre on June 4. The festival runs through June 15. Additional programming has yet to be announced.
Readmission Season: DA’s Office to Regain Federable Equitable Sharing Program Funding
Congressmen Garbarino and LaLota assisted on the approx. $13 million victory for DA Tierney.
UPDATE: Foul Play Not Suspected in Happy Cat Sanctuary Fire
"We lost the best man on the face of the planet," said Lisa Jaeger, of Strong Island Animal Rescue and Jaeger's Run Animal Rescue.
Three Reckless Drivers Cited in Mt. Sinai Car Meet
Dezarae Manzanares, 19, of Rocky Point, Anthony Rojas, 18, of Coram; and an unnamed 17-year-old male were issued a total of 23 summonses, including “Trespass and Loitering.”
What's New at ESM Elementary Schools? Good Deeds and Greater History Appreciation
South Street School students of the Eastport-South Manor Central School District displayed kindness through a pair of noble collections last month.
April Rules: David Fincher—not Tarantino—May Shepherd a ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Sequel
Quentin Tarantino’s long-rumored “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” follow-up may see the light of day yet—and with a Red Apple-branded twist, of course.
Sheriff Toulon Honors Student Ambassador Program Grads at Central Islip HS
The program's mission is to stress public safety, promote trust for local law enforcement, and to warn adolescents against falling susceptible to bad influences.
Local Irish Americans Honored by Suffolk County Legislature
Deputy Presiding Officer Steven J. Flotteron organized the midday event, which took place at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on Wednesday, March 26.
Centereach Welcomes LI's First Bonchon Korean
The hottest new Korean Fried Chicken joint on the block is located at 141 Centereach Mall in the Walmart shopping center.
No Joke: A Family Camped Out at Midnight for Selden Chick-fil-A's Grand Open
The chain's latest restaurant to hit Long Island is located at 949 Middle Country Road.
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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.