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Suffolk Sheriff's DWI Team Earns Statewide Recognition
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office S.P.I.D.R.E. Team has earned statewide recognition for its relentless efforts to keep impaired drivers off local roadways, with the elite enforcement unit receiving the Impaired Driving Enforcement Unit Recognition Award from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Top Suffolk Cop Honored for Career Achievement
Suffolk County Deputy Police Commissioner Belinda Alvarez-Groneman was honored with the Career Achievement Award by the Suffolk County Police Hispanic Society during a ceremony recognizing her decades of public service and groundbreaking leadership within the department.
WFHS Student-Athletes Earn Suffolk Zone Honors
William Floyd High School seniors Emma DiMaio and Ja’Quan Thomas have been recognized with Suffolk Zone High School Leadership Awards from the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, honoring their achievements as student-athletes, leaders and role models within the school community.
Brookhaven Student Art Show Draws Record Entries
Brookhaven Town officials and members of the Brookhaven Youth Board celebrated dozens of young artists during the Fourth Annual Brookhaven’s Got Talent Student Art Show at Town Hall.
South Shore Scholars Build Bright Futures
South Shore Charter School scholars celebrated Engineering and Earth Day with a hands-on showcase designed to connect science, creativity and local history while highlighting the school’s growing focus on academic excellence and innovation.
Deli Slay Suspect Nabbed Fleeing South
A 27-year-old Honduran national accused of fatally shooting a man behind a Huntington Station deli in broad daylight has been indicted on murder and weapons charges after authorities tracked him to Alabama while he was allegedly attempting to flee the country.
Roth Regatta Brings Video Games to the Water
The cheers began before the first cardboard boat even touched the water at Stony Brook University’s 37th annual Roth Regatta, where students transformed Roth Pond into a floating video game arena filled with creativity, competition and the occasional sinking disaster.
North Bellport Man Indicted in Deadly Hit-and-Run
A North Bellport man has been indicted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian earlier this year, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced.
PRPLI Honors Oliveri, Conway With 2026 Awards
The Public Relations Professionals of Long Island have announced two of the 2026 PRPLI Annual Award winners, recognizing excellence in mentorship and media impact ahead of the organization’s annual luncheon in May.
Golf Classic Honors Paige Keely, Funds AVM Research
Nearly eight years after the death of six-year-old Paige Keely, her family and community continue to turn heartbreak into hope through ongoing efforts to raise awareness about brain arteriovenous malformations.
NYS Bullies Hospice Nuns Over Gender Rules
The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, who run a free hospice for terminal cancer patients, say a sweeping state gender-identity mandate could force them to violate their faith, or face fines, shutdown, even jail.
Gummy Bust Suspect Busted Trying Border Escape
A suspected drug dealer and illegal immigrant who prosecutors say left a trail of sickened schoolkids in his wake is back on Long Island after allegedly trying to make a run for the border.
Crime Sketch Artist Turns WFHS Kids Into Detectives
William Floyd High School students recently gained a unique, hands-on look at the intersection of art and criminal justice during a special assembly and workshop led by Suffolk County Police Department forensic artist Danielle Gruttadaurio.
Team E.V.A. Honors Veterans at Brookhaven Town Hall
Brookhaven Town officials welcomed Team E.V.A. to Town Hall as part of the 10th annual “Every Veteran Appreciated” (E.V.A.) initiative, a weeklong tribute honoring veterans, active-duty service members, and fallen heroes across Long Island.
Inferno on Fire Island: Marine Cops Rush to Stop Blaze
A fast-moving fire in Ocean Beach drew a swift, multi-agency response, with Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers playing a key role in containing the blaze and preventing further damage in the waterfront community.
Smithtown Students Step Into Lawmakers’ Shoes
Students from Smithtown High Schools East and West traded their classrooms for the Suffolk County Legislature chamber last week, stepping into the roles of lawmakers during a hands-on mock legislative session in Hauppauge.
Gun-Toting Repeat Offender Busted in Gas Station Heist
A career criminal who once again picked up a gun is now staring down a potential life sentence after a brazen, early-morning gas station holdup in Suffolk County.
Zeldin Torches Dem in Fiery EPA Showdown
The Shirley native, now serving as EPA administrator, has long carried that hometown edge into Washington, an approach that was on full display during a fiery Capitol Hill clash with Democratic Rep. Rosa DeLauro.
Drug-Fueled Sex Trafficking Leads to Long Slammer Sentence
A Farmingville man has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term following his conviction on multiple sex trafficking charges, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced.
Center Moriches Schools Complete Facility Upgrades
The Center Moriches School District has completed a comprehensive series of facility upgrades and maintenance projects during the 2025–2026 school year, with a focus on improving learning environments, enhancing safety, and maintaining the overall quality of its buildings.
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Back to States: Hills East’s Nicolaides Tees Up Another Milestone
Gabriella Nicolaides continues to make a name for herself as one of Suffolk County’s top young golfers after an outstanding performance at the Section XI Suffolk County Girls Golf Championship this past week. The Half Hollow Hills East High School standout finished fifth overall in Suffolk County, earning a coveted spot to represent Section XI at the upcoming NYSPHSAA Girls Golf Championship this June.