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Party at the Roasthouse! Popular Sandwich Chain Sets Up Shop in Babylon
Roast Sandwich House grand-opened its sixth location on May 19th at 114 Deer Park Avenue in Babylon Village.
Citations and Vehicle Impoundments for Reckless Medford Drivers
38 citations were issued to the six drivers whose vehicles were also seized.
Hallelujah! HBO Max is Back in Action
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) announced at its upfronts on Tuesday, May 14th, that Max would rebrand to HBO Max—the same name it forfeited just two short years ago.
A Healthy Island Expansion: NYU Langone Opens Care Center in Westhampton Beach
Located at 131 Sunset Avenue, the NYU Langone Medical Associates—Westhampton center staffs five health care providers.
Distinguished Jewish Americans Recognized by Suffolk County
County Executive Romaine and his colleagues in the Legislature honored various Suffolk County residents of Jewish heritage at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on May 7th.
No Objection: Leg. Bontempi Hosts Walt Whitman HS Mock Trial
"The students presented many of the points raised in our debates and even brought some new perspectives on the issues," said Bontempi. "It was a pleasure to watch them engage with such eagerness and insight."
Murder in the Second Degree: Mastic Man Convicted of Killing Friend
According to the Suffolk County DA's Office, James Brown, 45, of Mastic, was found guilty of murdering his longtime friend Ulmar Eliquhir, also 45 and of Mastic, in Nov. 2023.
Wall of Shame: Sheriff Toulon Takes Suffolk's Top 10 Deadbeat Dads to Task
Ahead of Mother's Day , Sheriff Toulon delivered a timely press conference at the Yaphank Correctional Facility—where an aptly-named "wall of shame" now stands.
This Past Weekend: The 94th Annual Hauppauge Fire Department Installation
Honorees included former Captains Greg Gottlieb, Robert L. Wind and Scott D. Munro.
Animal Abuse Registry Strengthened Per Leg. Bontempi, Suffolk County Exec Romaine
Legislator Bontempi began talks in June 2024 with SPCA Chief Roy Gross to revisit and reform the Animal Abuse Registry that Romaine first greenlit as a legislator in October 2010.
Hey Mr. Blue Sky! Former ELO Members Bringing The Orchestra to Patchogue This Fall
To purchase tickets to the Sept. 10th show, visit PatchogueTheater.org or call the Theatre's box office at (631) 207-1313.
Sickening: 28 Cats Found Dead, 69 Rescued in Bohemia Hoarding Horror Show
The “cats were found living in unsanitary and inhuman conditions,” the Suffolk SPCA said in a statement.
Mighty Audit Monday: Suffolk Comptroller Recovers $1.7 Million
Comptroller Kennedy's latest audit of Anthem BlueCross BlueShield revealed overpaid medical expenses.
Late LI Native Officer Jonathan Diller Enshrined at NYPD HQ 'Wall of Heroes'
The Franklin Square native's surviving relatives sat front and center at the 1 Police Plaza-held ceremony that honored he and over 40 other fallen police officers.
Future Considerations: Career Day For ESM Sophomores, College Decision Day for Seniors
Assistant Principal Shelia Dempsey and teacher Alexis Duggan organized the event that they say gets underclassmen thinking about the long-term value of their education.
Beema Boy Busted: Bay Shore Man Indicted for Alleged Auto Garage Drug-Running
Uriel Rose, 41, is accused of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree.
Punch-Drunk Huntington! Adam Sandler's First Drama Coming to Cinema Arts Centre
"Punch-Drunk Love" will screen at Long Island's go-to arthouse cinema on Friday, May 23rd at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16 for the public and $10 for CAC members.
McMemory Lane Time: The Snack Wrap is So Back
Discontinued in 2016, McDonald’s teased the Snack Wrap’s official return over X this week: “0x.14.2015.”
Red-Handed and Reprimanded: Pine Barrens Dumpers Convicted of Evergreen Law Violation
Marvin Sandoval, 29, of Ronkonkoma, and Charles Weiss, 33, of Coram, are expected to pay $15,000 in combined fines.
2013 Chaminade Grad Running for Nassau Legislature Declared Missing
Krommidas was last seen in Baldwin and disappeared approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23rd, according to Nassau County Police.
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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.
Driver sparks 12-car parkway pile up
Reckless driver causes 12-car parkway pile up and then tries to flee.
Middle Island ceremony honors Gold Star families
Solemn ceremony at the Gold Star Mothers event.