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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.
Another Blaze in Bay Shore: Three Hospitalized in Weekend Fire a Month after one Woman Killed, Three Homes Torched
Firefighters reported to a fire at 1096 Spur Drive South just before sundown on Saturday, Feb. 22nd. Three people were ultimately taken to South Shore Hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.
The Shady Bunch: Nine Suspects Appear in Court for Sex Trafficking of 14-Year-Old Patchogue Girl
The defendants all pleaded not guilty, many of whom did so on the troubling grounds that their accuser—missing 25 days before being cinematically rescued off of an Islip Marina boat by her father on Friday, Jan. 3rd—was a willing participant.
(HUMOR) For the First Foo-Fighting Time: Strawberry Yoo-hoo, French Toast Bagel, and PB & J
This past week has been scorching with hot-button news items. Here's three more:
Welcome to Long Island, Wegmans and Sprouts Farmers Market!
Located at 3260 Middle Country Road in Lake Grove, Wegmans' regular open hours for business will be 6 a.m. to midnight.
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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.
Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming
Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.
Deer Park High School named NYS Most Outstanding ‘Best Buddies’ Chapter
Deer Park High School’s Best Buddies Chapter won big at the Best Buddies Leadership Conference. They were named “Most Outstanding’ chapter.