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Jan 27, 2026

Suffolk County Water Authority partners with HomeServe for homeowner education and protection program

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) has announced a partnership with HomeServe, an independent company, to help educate homeowners about their responsibilities regarding water and sewer service lines.

Jan 27, 2026

Rodgers on Super Bowl tribute at Long Island hall of fame: 'a little more fun'

Centereach singer/songwriter Mike the Rodgers is kicking off gameday with the best of halftime highlights on Feb. 8 at Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook.

Jan 27, 2026

William Floyd Middle School receives $12,500 grant from Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation

William Floyd Middle School (WFMS) has received a $12,500 grant from the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter Program to enhance its physical education department and athletic teams.

Jan 27, 2026

New York is the 49th Worst State for Retirees

Thinking about retiring? Get out of New York.

Jan 26, 2026

Storm Warnings Prove Accurate As Fern Buries Long Island

A predicted winter wallop became reality as snowstorm hits Long Island.

Jan 26, 2026

William Floyd Students Donate to Child Life Program

The William Floyd High School Medical Club recently made its annual donation to the Child Life Program at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, continuing a long-running effort to support pediatric patients and their families.

Jan 26, 2026

Blizzard Slams Brookhaven, Suffolk Under State of Emergency

The Town of Brookhaven declared a state of emergency as a major winter storm was forecast to bring heavy snow and blizzard conditions, prompting travel bans, service cancellations and widespread facility closures.

Jan 25, 2026

Ray Tierney and the Return of Law and Order

Why the Suffolk District Attorney matters now more than ever.

Jan 23, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Hochul budget ignores affordability crisis.

Jan 23, 2026

Bella Figura

Fake it till you make it.

Jan 23, 2026

Mastic Beach, A Paradise for Young and Old

It started as a summer beach community.

Jan 23, 2026

Sunrise Wind and the Ghost of Shoreham

Sunrise Wind is shaping up to be another multi-billion dollar energy debacle.

Jan 23, 2026

How Can My Estate Plan Protect My Spouse?

Don’t leave your spouse, or your estate, unprotected.

Jan 23, 2026

High School Art Show Highlights Student Talent

SCALA, the Suffolk County Art Leaders Association, will once again spotlight the work of some of the county’s most talented young artists when it hosts its annual High School All County and Scholarship Show next month in Babylon.

Jan 23, 2026

DMV Point Plan Poised to Punish Drivers

New York cranks up driver points.

Jan 22, 2026

Live Music Returns to The America First Warehouse Feb. 7

America Ride at the Warehouse

Jan 22, 2026

Hamlet Gets Dance-Theater Makeover at Stony Brook

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center will present a family-friendly dance-theater version of "The Tragedy of Hamlet" starting Friday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m.

Jan 22, 2026

New Suffolk Law Cracks Down on E-Bike, Scooter Use

Suffolk looks to make the streets safer with new laws.

Jan 22, 2026

Suffolk to Launch Modernized Park Reservation System

Suffolk County is preparing to roll out a modernized park reservation and point-of-sale system designed to make it easier for residents to access camping, recreation permits and other park services, County Executive Ed Romaine announced.

Jan 20, 2026

Brookhaven Boaters Warned: Renew Slips Before February 1st

If you want to secure a boat slip in Brookhaven, you better move fast if you haven't already.

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Sports

Thatcher Hits the Century Mark

A major milestone was reached this week as Joe Thatcher collected his 100th career hit for St. Joseph's University. The accomplishment came during Sunday’s doubleheader against SUNY Old Westbury, adding another memorable chapter to an already impressive collegiate career.