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Thorne-led effort removes tons of debris from Patchogue watershed
More than 30 shopping carts and other junk removed from Tuthill’s Creek in Patchogue.
Jets honor Suffolk heroes at First Responders Appreciation Day
Sheriff heroes surprised with New York Jets invite.
Suffolk County DA: Woman flees scene after killing pedestrian
A woman is accused of hitting a pedestrian and stopping her car only long enough to try to remove the victim’s suitcase stuck under the car before fleeing the scene.
Councilwoman Bonner leads recycling and shredding event in Mount Sinai
On October 4, Councilwoman Jane Bonner organized a community recycling and shredding event at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai.
Be kind & win $10K! SSP’s December challenge
Prizes: 1st Place $10,000; 2nd Place $5,000; 3rd Place $1,000. In addition, twenty-five participants will each receive $100.
Brookhaven to co-sponsor annual Teddy Bear Run for children in need
The Town of Brookhaven’s Department of General Services Youth Bureau, through its INTERFACE Program, will co-sponsor the Red Knights Motorcycle Club New York Chapter 26 “Teddy Bear Run” on Sunday, November 23.
Brookhaven officials announce completion of paving projects in Mastic and Shirley
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig have announced the completion of two major paving projects in Mastic and Shirley.
Moriches Teen Reported Missing
Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to locate a Moriches teen who was reported missing Friday.
Avery Homestead is hosting its first Fall Fest
The Avery Homestead is hosting what they hope will be an annual Fall Fest.
Devoted mom turns to public to raise funds for a wheelchair van
Family tries to raise funds for a more functional wheelchair van for their disabled daughter.
Lock my phone, please
Yondr, the phone-poaching pouch-pen founded in 2014 to create phone-free environments in entertainment and education spaces, posted up at the UBS Elmont Arena gates on Wednesday, October 15th to remind me that rockstar comedian John Mulaney has earned the right to temporarily take away mine.
Teacher-no-more: Islip predator poached for photo soliciting
Courtesy of the online vigilante organization Predator Poachers and the Suffolk County Police Department, Shoreham-Wading River music teacher Mark Verity, 37, was arrested for allegedly soliciting indecent photos from someone he believed to be a 13-year-old girl.
Eisenhower, JFK, Castro and the Bay of Pigs Invasion
"Victory has a hundred fathers and defeat is an orphan.” President John F. Kennedy, 1961
Butler father doubts official Trump shooting story
Doubts continue in Butler over official shooter explanation.
South Ocean Middle School provides free haircuts for picture day
A partnership with Three Jays Barber Shop helps South Ocean students look smart for picture day.
Woman indicted for allegedly stealing over $230,000
Brightwaters woman allegedly stole from her employer while also illegally collecting unemployment insurance benefits.
Burner Prudenti Law: Small Estates and You
Typically, when a person passes with assets in their name alone that have no named beneficiaries, those assets require probate or administration in the Surrogate’s Court before the heirs can access them.
Smithtown Fire Department invites public to Fire Prevention Day on October 19
Fire Prevention Day will take place on October 19 at the Smithtown Fire Department.
Fribble the cat is dead due to cruelty and neglect
A Suffolk County woman was arrested this week on charges related to the death of Fribble the cat.
‘Ghoul Scout Halloween Happenin’ with K-pop Demon Hunters
The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County “Ghoul Scout Halloween Happenin’,” a day of spooky fun is almost here.
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Colonials Host Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure
The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, recently hosted a “Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure” game against Riverhead to raise money in the fight against cancer. As part of the initiative, the Colonials also participated in a shoot-a-thon, and through concessions and T-shirt sales, they raised nearly $650 for the American Cancer Society.
Wealth Management Firms Accuse Real Estate Entities of Fraudulent Scheme
Summitbridge Wealth Management and Arna Premier Property Solutions have filed a lawsuit against multiple real estate entities accusing them of running a Ponzi-style fraud scheme involving over $1 million in investments.
Plaintiff Alleges False Arrests by NYPD Officers
Micah Mitchell has filed a lawsuit against multiple NYPD officers alleging false arrest among other civil rights violations after two separate incidents where he claims he was unlawfully detained without cause