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Suffolk Sewer Plan Now Up to the Voters
Suffolk officials have done their part, and now it's up to the voters to approve a sales tax increase to fund a long-range plan to protect the county's water through massive investments in sewers and private cesspool upgrades.
From the Streets of Suffolk County: Trump Assassination Reaction
infamy alongside the assassination
Emergency response drill simulates train-vehicle collision with injuries
A drill simulating a collision between a train and a vehicle, involving injured patients, is scheduled to take place.
Stop & Shop Bails Out of Coram, Announces Closure of 32 Stores
Shoppers in Coram will have one less option as Stop & Shop has announced the closure of its store on Middle Country Road as part of a downsizing affecting three other Long Island locations and many more in the Northeast.
Charity Regatta Ready to Set Sail
Last year's Regatta raised more than $100,000, which was divided between Mather Hospital and the Lustgarten Foundation. The event has raised almost $960,000 over 14 years and is poised to reach $1 million in donations this year.
Panico Picks Up a Paddle to Promote Pickleball
The Town of Brookhaven is now home to eleven courts where plenty of people can play America's fastest growing sport: pickleball.
Davis Town Meeting House Now Open for Tours
Town of Brookhaven Clerk Kevin LaValle stopped by the Lester Davis Town Meeting House to meet with the leaders of the cultural gem.
Senator in Suffolk Seeking Support for Brain Injury Bill
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was in Suffolk Friday, meeting with veterans and local officials to rally support for her bill to address traumatic brain injuries caused by soldiers firing their own weapons, the "Signature Wound of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Brazen Bandits Busted for Smashing and Grabbing ATMs
Two men were busted for going on an ATM theft spree in March, accused of breaking into multiple businesses in Brookhaven and Islip to steal the cash dispensers.
He Tried to Kill a Cop. Now A Coram Man Will Spend 25 Years in Prison
He Tried to Kill a Cop. Now He'll Spend 25 Years in Prison
Church to Host Blood Drive
If you're interested in donating blood, you must make an appointment first.
Smithtown Fire Department equips vehicles with sensory kits for autistic patients
The Smithtown Fire Department has implemented a new initiative by equipping their ambulances and first responder vehicles with sensory kits.
Senator Murray Hosts Pizza and Politics Fundraiser
“Pizza and Politics” were on the menu at a recent fundraiser hosted by Senator Dean Murray at Alfredo’s in Ridge. The former Assemblyman is seeking his second two-year term in the legislature’s upper house. 
William Floyd Graduates to Serve Our Great Nation
William Floyd Graduates to Serve Our Great Nation
Patriotic Day in Patchogue
It was a patriotic day in Patchogue as the village created July 4 with a parade down Main Street.
July 4th Crowd Drawn to Bellport
The 66th Annual Artists on the Lane exhibit took place on July 4 in Bellport.
Off-Duty Cop Saves East Patchogue Fisherman in Ocean Rescue
With both of Orsinger's legs bleeding badly, a marine distress call was sent seeking emergency assistance. Thankfully off-duty Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Officer William Parmenter was fishing nearby and heard the mayday.
Patchogue Ambulance Company Celebrates 90 Years of Service
The year was 1934 when a small group of firefighters from the Patchogue Fire Department decided to start a separate ambulance company. The decision to form this ambulance service was solidified following a massive accident at an industrial mill.
New Academic School Year Begins at Bayport-Blue Point School District
The trustees of the Bayport-Blue Point School District held the annual reorganization meeting in the high school auditorium.
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A New Ice Rink Coming to Brookhaven
This week, Dan Panico announced that during the planning board portion of the Town Board meeting in March, there will be a site plan hearing for a proposed new hockey rink at the former Brookhaven campus of Dowling College.