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Library of Things Now Available to Borrow
In order to borrow any items from the library, your MMSCL card must be up-to-date and in good standing
Oakdale-Bohemia Names 44 to NJHS
Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School in the Connetquot Central School District celebrated academic excellence and community leadership as it inducted 44 students into the National Junior Honor Society. The annual ceremony recognized students who have demonstrated exemplary scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character.
Obituary: Susan Ann Mineo
Susan Ann Mineo was born on November 28, 1961, in New York City, to Barbara and Jeremiah Ormond, and passed away on November 15, 2025.
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Suffolk County Could be Crippled by $122 Million Ruling for Holding Illegal Immigrants
Burner Prudenti Law Earns National Honors for Expertise
Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. has once again secured its place among the nation’s most respected legal institutions, earning multiple top-tier rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.”
Fun and Games for Adults with the Library
Head to the library and enjoy some fun board games, trivia and a murder mystery this December.
Stream Movies, TV, Documentaries from Your Library
Instead of paying cable tv fees or Amazon Prime, make the most of your library membership and save some money by streaming.
Your Library Loves to Help – Resources for Adults
Check out these classes you can attend for free in November to help clear up some of the issues that are bothering you.
First County Line Cup Honors Fallen FDNY Firefighter
The inaugural County Line Cup brought the two departments together in a competitive lacrosse match to raise money for Herman’s family.
Woman Arrested After Fatal Melville E-Bike Crash
Suffolk County Police arrested a Melville woman early Saturday morning after a motor vehicle crash killed an e-bike rider in Melville.
Your Library Loves to Help – Resources for Adults
The library has special workshops to get you the help you need with everyday problems
Read Newspapers from Around the World with PressReader
The Library has access to a great newspaper collection called Pressreader.
Ask Your Fellow Veteran: Suffering From Type II Diabetes
From Rev. Frederick Miller, Ph.D.: CDC research has shown that smokers are 30% to 40% more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes compared to non-smoker. Unfortunately, many of these factors are associated with military service and the life of Veterans after discharge.
Brookhaven Lab Team Studies "Excitons" Behavior in Novel Magnetic Material
An exciton consists of an electron and a "hole" — a space in a crystal that lacks an electron and behaves as a positively charged particle — that are coupled together and move as a unit. Discovering excitons in NiPS3 has sparked significant interest in this particular van der Waals material.
Brookhaven Announces Annual Keith Romaine Memorial Snapper Derby Set for Sept. 8
The snapper derby will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, according to the Town of Brookhaven website. It will be held at the Union Avenue Dock in Center Moriches.
Money Matters Mondays to teach financial literacy in Brookhaven for youth ages 16 to 24
The series will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays in September at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1st floor meeting room - south, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York.
Scientists observe rare element promethium forming chemical bonds
Promethium, despite its rarity and high instability, has applications in specialized glow-in-the-dark paint, radiation therapy, and long-lasting atomic batteries for pacemakers and spacecraft. Understanding its complex chemistry could lead to new uses and further studies.
From Prosthetics to Prototypes: Rocky Point's Young Innovators Shine!
The journey began with the student's immersion in the engineering design process, where they gained insights into how prosthetics function and the intricacies involved in their construction. Through hands-on experimentation and problem-solving, the students took significant strides in understanding complex concepts while honing their design skills.
Hungry for Change: New Yorkers Struggle Despite Economic Recovery Claims
DiNapoli's follow-up analysis revealed a significant jump in food insecurity compared to previous years, where one in ten households (800,000 families) faced similar challenges from 2019 through 2021. Nationally, the food insecurity rate also climbed to 11.2% from 2020 through 2022, indicating a broader economic struggle despite recovery narratives.
CEED's Environmental Mission Garners Praise and Support
Reflecting on CEED's journey and impact, Wellinger shared, "Our camp program has been a significant milestone, growing from 15 children to over 100 participants, showcasing the community's enthusiasm for environmental education."
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The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.