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RIP Joe Keyes: Patchogue St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshall Dies Days Before Parade
After suffering a heart attack early last week, the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce Board Trustee suffered another on March 7. He died three days later at the age of 73.
LI Native's Mascot Doc ‘Monkey Boy’ Hits 3.1M Views on X
In “Come Home, Monkey Boy,” Cold Spring Harbor '09's Class Clown Michael Angelo searches for a runaway mascot whose antics regularly swept the townsfolk of Nashua, New Hampshire off their feet once upon a time.
Finally, an Arthouse Baseball Movie: Three Cheers, and Plenty More Beers for "Eephus"
Greg Tango (director of photography) and Long Island local Brendan "Crash" Burt (actor) will participate in a Q and A on Saturday, March 15, following the 7 p.m. Huntington Cinema Arts Centre premiere of their men's league melee, "Eephus."
Local Leaders Lobby at ‘Deadly Driving Bill’ Rally in Albany
This marks the third rally held for the proposal, which was rejected on the floor in 2024 despite 50 co-sponsors and 3,700 signatures.
ESM Sends Students to Parrish Museum Art Show, Names Top of ’25 Class
The exhibit will run from March 15 through April 27.
'tis the Season: Kathy Albrecht Named Suffolk County's 'Woman of Distinction'
Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick's Chief of Staff was honored as the countywide honoree in a special presentation on March 4.
Pine Barrens Ablaze: Town Officials React to Saturday's Wildfires
"This is a coordinated effort to make sure this does not turn into 1995," Supervisor Pancio said in reference to the Sunrise wildfires that torched 4,500 acres of wooded land and about a dozen homes nearly thirty years ago.
Kudos Our Hero: Red Cross Volunteer Saves Life in Deer Park, Honored by Local Leaders
Suffolk County legislators came together on March 6th to celebrate a Deer Park resident who put her CPR certification to noble use.
Senator Murray and Co. Say ‘No’ to Return of MTA Payroll Tax
Local Republican representatives resist all restitution proposals regarding the MTA's budget crisis.
The Unlucky Thirteen: Suffolk DA Tierney Dismantles Gang-Related Car Theft Ring
The defendants are charged with breaking into 52 vehicles, stealing 15, and swiping 75 credit cards—through which they raked up $40,000 in fraudulent purchases—since February of 2023.
Ladies of the Legislature All in On Women's History Month Clothing Drive
To help struggling women find their footing and independence, one can donate clothing or additional items at any of the four District Offices all March long.
Cast Reactions to The New Yorker Calling "Christmas Eve in Miller's Point" Oscar-Snubbed
Shortly after ranking Smithtown native Tyler Taormina's latest feature his number-two film of 2024, The New Yorker's Richard Brody wrote that Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress nominations are deserved.
Foul Play Suspected: Central Islip Man Found Dead at Blue Point Beach
Carlos Lopez, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene—the result of fatal stab wounds.
Tough to Burn After Viewing: Netflix’s “American Murder” Recalls Late Blue Point Native Gabby Petito
Van Life couple Petito and her boyfriend turned eventual murderer, Brian Laundrie, were Long Island born and raised.
The Sequel Nobody Asked For: More Yoo-Humor for Your Troubles
How long is too long for a diner date?
Where You Want to Be: Taking Back Sunday to Headline Great South Bay Music Festival
The summer series is slated for July 24-27 at Patchogue’s Shorefront Park.
Take a Load Off, Softee: Beloved Ice Cream Truck Franchise Docks at East Islip Storefront
Mister Softee has taken over the 195 Carleton Avenue in East Islip storefront previously in operation as Pam's Ice Cream Shoppe.
Cops Save Man from Choking on Food in Bay Shore
A man choking on a piece of food called 911, and two Suffolk County cops out of the Third Precinct responded in swift order.
South Shore Rotten Apple of the Week: Crack Cocaine, Battered Dogs Recovered in Brentwood Home
Stacy Zimmer, 48, of Brentwood was arrested on Feb. 19th and charged with animal cruelty and drug possession.
Sheriff Toulon Speaks with SSP after Hosting Student Ambassador Program Graduation at Pat-Med HS
Forty students participated in the inaugural coalition—fittingly entitled the Patchogue-Medford/Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Ambassador Program.
Daily Feed
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.
Sachem wins Long Island Championship
The Sachem East field hockey team has once again proven its dominance, securing its second consecutive Long Island championship and doing so with a perfect record against Long Island opponents.
BBP tennis take home the state title
The Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms captured their first-ever New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Division 2 Girls Tennis Championship with a 4-1 victory over Edgemont at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.