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Jul 11, 2025

Long Island Tragedy: Moriches Teen Indicted for Drunken Vehicular Homicide of his Friend

Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo Fuertes, 18, was also charged with Manslaughter in the Second Degree—amongst several other charges—for his purported role in the death of his backseat passenger, Scarleth Samaniego-Urgiles, of East Hampton, last month.

Jul 11, 2025

Medford Kitten Given a New Lease on Life

Medford Kitten Given a New Lease on Life

Jul 11, 2025

A new park opens in Patchogue.

Suffolk Legislator Dominick Thorne cuts the ribbon at the grand reopening of the Richard Monko Preserve at Canaan Lake in Patchogue as Jillian Mehrhoff with the Greater Patchogue of Commerce looks on.

Jul 10, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending July 5

1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 10, 2025

Suffolk Water Authority to Receive $34 Million in Toxic Chemical Settlement

Here’s $34 million to clean water.

Jul 10, 2025

Kindness Rocks: EJ’s PJs Works Through Summer to Bring Comfort and Warmth to Winter

It may be summer, but these folks are thinking winter to help keep people warm.

Jul 10, 2025

Community Library Partners with Audubon to Launch Birding Backpack Program

Birding is better with Audubon backpacks.

Jul 10, 2025

Movers and Shakers Tie the Knot

Suffolk power couple gets hitched.

Jul 10, 2025

It Shall be a Charlie Brown Christmas on the Patchogue Theatre Stage

Tickets for the Dec. 5th show go on sale this week for $50 to $80.

Jul 10, 2025

From The Land Down Under to Suffolk: Men at Work to Play Great South Bay

Men at Work will take the Shorefront Park stage from 8:50 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 27th.

Jul 10, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending July 5

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 4 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 5.

Jul 9, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending July 5

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 5.

Jul 9, 2025

Roden on Hamptons Youth Triathlon: 'This is a big year for us'

More than 200 middle school girls from across Long Island are expected to participate in the Hamptons Youth Triathlon on Saturday, July 12, as i-tri marks the 16th season of its program in Sag Harbor.

Jul 9, 2025

Shirley Serial Burglar Arrested

A Shirley man was arrested for multiple commercial burglaries over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Jul 9, 2025

Paving Projects Completed in Lake Ronkonkoma and Patchogue

Traffic flow is soon to be smooth-sailing in the mentioned areas, according to Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Losquadro and Councilman Foley.

Jul 9, 2025

Yaphank Lot of Thieves: Identity Bandits Charged in Luxury Vehicle Scam Bust 

According to the DA's Office and the police, the trio of car thieves used a Zorn Avenue lot to store stolen vehicles, and raked in $500,000 in car notes off of their victims.

Jul 8, 2025

Brookhaven launches mindfulness workshop for youth substance abuse prevention

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has announced a new initiative aimed at preventing substance abuse among the youth of Brookhaven.

Jul 8, 2025

Deadly Driving: Brentwood Man Indicted for Vehicular Murder 

Per reports, Alex Reyes then got behind the wheel of his 2021 white BMW and ran over Alexander Velazquez.

Jul 8, 2025

Windmill Returns to the Heart of Westhampton Beach—A Beacon of History and Pride

An old but new face anchors Main Street in Westhampton Beach.

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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.


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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:


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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.