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MastiCon You Dig It? Cosplay, Comics and Community Returning to Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library
The library’s Fifth Annual “MastiCon” will take place on Saturday, May 3rd from 12 to 4 p.m.
Repavement Project Underway at Blydenburgh County Park
“This project has really been 30 years overdue,” said Legislator Leslie Kennedy.
Stump Pond Update: Romaine, Leg. Kennedy Keen on Blydenburgh Dam Revival
"I am sure that we will one day welcome Stump Pond back to our community," said Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine.
Bubbakoo's Brings the BOOM BOOM! New Burrito Joint Opens in Huntington
The Jersey Shore-founded, laid-back and surf-positive new restaurant is located at 7 E Jericho Turnpike in Huntington.
Was The Rock Watching 'The Last of Us' During WrestleMania 41?
Primed for Easter night primetime on Peacock, April 20th's main event went off as the latest episode of HBO's foremost flagship program these days came to a gutpunching end.
Mother-Infant Daughter Pair Found at Gilgo Identified; No Evidence Linking Rex Heurermann
"Although Tanya and Tatiana have commonly been linked to the Gilgo Beach serial killings because the timing and locations of their recovered remains, we are not discounting the possibility that their cases are unrelated from that investigation," said Homicide Det. Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick.
Time Warp Takes on South Shore Once More: Patchogue Theatre, Meet 'Rocky Horror' Tour
Original "Columbia" actress Nell Campbell will host. Tickets are $43-$83, and go on sale on Friday, April 25th at 10 a.m.
Earth Day Exhale: Arrests Made in Illegal Pine Barrens Dumping
Joao Abreu and Jeanne Rodriguez were arrested and charged with Felonious Criminal Mischief.
"Silly Season" in Albany: Suffolk DA and Co. Demand “Drugged While Driving” Law Rewrites
State lawmakers and countwide officials flocked to the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on Friday to once again appeal to New York State with “enough is enough” urgency.
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.
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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.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Impact Jays Are Returning
As the fantasy season starts to dwindle down it gets harder and harder to find gems off of the waiver wire. Sure, you will be able to grab the next hot thing from AAA when the rosters expand in a few weeks, but they are unproven talent. In order to get proven MLB talent off of waivers, or in a trade that doesn't give them their value back, you have to be very shrewd.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Who's Losing Playing Time?
Hi, I'm Jack Thaler and I hoped you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be talking about playing time.Believe it or not, playing time affects fantasy baseball more than you probably think so today I will be talking about two emerging conflicts that involve playing time as the MLB season gets closer to the final stretch.