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Mazzarella staffer receives Mastic Beach Conservancy Award
Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella proudly announced that his Chief of Staff, Timothy A. Rothang, has been awarded the 2025 Trailblazer Award by the Mastic Beach Conservancy.
Deputy Sheriff Dexter: Meet Suffolk’s newest K9 officer
Already having assisted in numerous investigations—including tracking down a suspect who fled from a DWI crash—2-year-old Dexter has been hard at work even before assuming his official title on October 2, said Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon.
Brookhaven to shutter Holtsville Hal’s longtime zoo
Holtsville Hal and friends will be located as town looks to close animal preserve.
William Floyd School District partners with Northwell on student mental health services
Northwell Health has established a partnership with the William Floyd School District and other districts across Long Island to expand access to behavioral and mental health services for children.
Mangano chooses the Nittany Lions
Shoreham-Wading River’s standout wrestler Gavin Mangano has officially chosen his next stop.
The Padres fantasy shakeup
The San Diego Padres were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs this past week by the Chicago Cubs. After once again falling short of the division crown to the Dodgers, the franchise now faces a critical crossroads with its roster.
DraftKings and Larry Fitzgerald team up for a good cause
DraftKings Inc. has announced that the company will once again partner with The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation this October for the Pink ‘Em campaign, part of its DraftKings S.E.R.V.E.S. program.
Fall Estate Planning Review: Beneficiary Designations
Many people think that once they sign a will or a trust, all of their assets will follow those instructions.
Stony Brook University partners with Dynamic Systems on ultra-high temperature testing system
Dynamic Systems Inc. (DSI), a subsidiary of Vishay Precision Group Inc., and Stony Brook University have begun a beta evaluation of DSI’s Ultra-High Temperature Ceramic and Composite (UHTC) testing system.
William Floyd girls’ varsity gymnastics team starts season undefeated
The William Floyd High School girls’ varsity gymnastics team has started the fall 2025 season with four consecutive victories.
Stony Brook University awards $1.2M in seed grants to boost early-stage research
The Office for Research and Innovation at Stony Brook University has announced the recipients of its 2025 OVPR Seed Grant Program.
Santos in Solitary: A hard lesson from the SHU
Over the last 27 days, I have been sitting in the FCI Fairton Special Housing Unit (SHU), and I’ve come to the realization that I have truly hit rock bottom—if there ever was one to hit.
From the Newsroom: no right way to do the wrong thing
When I served as Erie County Comptroller, the “Taxpayers’ Watchdog,” I kept a dry-erase board in my office in a spot where I would be forced to see it and read it every day.
Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars complete Alda Center-led science communication training
The Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars recently participated in a two-session science communication workshop led by the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science.
Johnson Controls renews grant for Suffolk HVAC/R program with multi-year funding
Johnson Controls has renewed its commitment to Suffolk County Community College’s Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program.
Riverhead man convicted of second-degree murder
“Mr. Reyes was one month away from becoming a father when the defendant [Brent Henry] made the senseless decision to murder him,” said DA Tierney.
Rehab of two key bridges in Suffolk County is complete
An $8.7 Million project to rehabilitate the Robert Moses Causeway and Great Neck Road bridges is complete.
East vs. West: Historic Russia-U.S. Friction
Recently, over the skies of Eastern Europe, President Vladimir Putin’s military has violated the airspace of several North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) nations, sparking renewed concern over regional security.
Library Offers After-Hours Live Homework Help
After hours, residents can take advantage of a special library service designed just for students: Brainfuse Help Now.
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Easter 2026: Hope and Joy in the Risen Christ
This Easter Sunday, Easter Octave, Divine Mercy Sunday and Easter Season we continue to pray and contemplate our Lord’s Resurrection appearances, and we give thanks for Pope Leo XIV and his worldwide spirit of Catholic mission.