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Sep 3, 2025

Knights of Columbus Launch Food Drive and Raffle to Support Local Families

Knights on a mission to help the hungry.

Sep 3, 2025

Artist Elaine Ryder-Thompson Selected to Paint 45th Ryder Cup Poster at Bethpage Black

Among the fanfare of the Ryder’s Cup is Suffolk Artist Elaine Ryder-Thompson.

Sep 3, 2025

Special Recycling Event in Brookhaven

The Town of Brookhaven is holding the next Special Recycling event Saturday, September 13 from 9am to 1 pm at Bayport-Blue Point Public Library.

Sep 3, 2025

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Announce Contest Winners

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) announced the five winners of its annual Holiday Light Show Design Contest.

Sep 2, 2025

Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Launches Corrections Intelligence Center

New corrections intelligence program launched to make jails safer.

Sep 1, 2025

Man Dies After Jumping from Fire Island Lighthouse

Tragic suicide at the Fire Island Lighthouse

Sep 1, 2025

Suffolk County Police Foundation Announces Major Fundraiser

They serve us, let’s do something for them.

Sep 1, 2025

Altice Backtracks on Channel Move After Brookhaven Pushback

Cable giant Altice USA knuckles under, agrees to keep Brookhaven’s local access channel at 18.

Sep 1, 2025

Lennon Leads Long Island Sound Kayak Challenge to Confront Veteran Suicide Crisis

They hit a storm but kayakers push on in 22-mile sound crossing for veterans.

Sep 1, 2025

Coco the Cat was Shot – Twice!

Coco the Cat was minding his own business walking around in his Mastic Beach yard when a cowardly man shot him, and then, shot him again.

Aug 31, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 23

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Aug 29, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Aug. 23

1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Aug 29, 2025

Brookhaven completes $830K paving project covering 33 Sound Beach roads

The Town of Brookhaven has completed a major paving project in Sound Beach, resurfacing 33 roads at a total cost of $830,524.

Aug 29, 2025

Mastic Beach Redevelopment Draws Praise, Concerns Over Traffic and Crime

Town hears resident concerns over the Beechwood Project: here’s what they had to say:

Aug 29, 2025

Paving Season Continues! 33-Road Sound Beach Project Completed 

“Investing in our local roads is essential to maintaining the quality of life and safety for Sound Beach residents,” said Councilwoman Jane Bonner.

Aug 29, 2025

Brookhaven to Host 16th Annual Women’s Services Conference

The Town of Brookhaven’s Department of General Services, Division of Women’s Services, will hold its 16th Annual Conference on Saturday, October 4.

Aug 29, 2025

Ron DeCesare Unveils Stunning Fantasy-Inspired Art at Center Moriches Library

For phantasmagorical art, check out the work by Ron DeCesare at the Center Moriches Library.

Aug 29, 2025

The Marvelous Mr. McLean: Rookie Makes Mets History, Wins First Three MLB Starts

“He’s a stud, man,” Mets third-baseman Mark Vientos confirmed in response to the Nolan McLean's eight scoreless frames post-game, a 6-0 victory for New York over the first-place Phillies.

Aug 29, 2025

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 23

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 23.

Aug 29, 2025

Six Fire Departments Respond to Structure Fire

The Mastic Beach Fire Department was called to a large structure fire on Lafayette Drive.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Opinion

From the Newsroom: The South Shore Press in Butler. PA

After spending a few days in and around Butler, Pennsylvania, with South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk, I truly question how one troubled young man was able to fire shots at President Trump at the Butler Farm Fairgrounds.


Sports

Miller Place junior finishes first in NYC

In New York City on a very emotional day last month Nicholas DiCaprio achieved an incredible milestone, finishing in first place in the Adult Male category at the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run.