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Golden Ticket for the Golden Flashes! Sayville HS Named One of Nation’s Best
Just ahead of the 2025-2026 school year, the Sayville School District learned it had earned one incredible honor to celebrate.
Esketamine Program Offers New Option for Treatment-resistant Depression
Individuals suffering from depression that haven’t responded to other treatments may be eligible for an esketamine program at Northwell’s Mather Hospital.
Dress for Success Brookhaven receives clothing donation to aid local women
Dress for Success Brookhaven recently received a donation of professional women’s clothing from the Wonder Women of Dime, an affinity group at Dime Community Bank.
Altice Shifts Brookhaven’s Public Access Channel from 18 to 1310; Panico Protests
Brookhaven channel demoted.
Long Island Dodges Hurricane Erin, But Beaches Take a Beating
Long Island spared as Hurricane Erin passes out to sea.
Public Hearing on Beechwood Redevelopment in Mastic Beach Scheduled for August 28
First public hearing on the Beechwood project in Mastic Beach.
Be a Local Hero: Consider Becoming a Volunteer Firefighter Today
Shortage of fire volunteers is a big problem in Suffolk.
100 Years, Infinite Memories: Mastic Fire Department to Host Centennial
The ceremony is the exclamation point of a year-long commemoration wherein volunteers who stand as a beacon of safety and support for Mastic’s residents have been, and will continue to be thoroughly recognized.
Community Safety and Scams the Subject of the Pattersquash Creek Civic Association Meeting
Community invited to Pattersquash Civic to leave how to avoid scams.
Cops Helping Cops, Walmart Team Up for Family Safety Event
Every Long Island law enforcement agency turned out for Cops Helping Cops event.
Two Killed in Ronkonkoma Crash
Peconic Street in Ronkonkoma was the tragic scene of a car crash over weekend that killed two people.
Suffolk County Legislature Recognizes Outstanding Teens
Twenty-three teens were recently awarded medals for extraordinary efforts in volunteer service, personal development, exploration, and physical fitness
Local Artist Takes Yard Sale Signs to a New Level
They’re not just yard sale signs, they’re works of art.
SUNY ReConnect Off and Running in Suffolk County
SUNY ReConnect incentivizes education and training in fields that have shortages in today’s economy
Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 16
1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Long Island Nets postpone annual Summer Fest at Jones Beach due to flooding
The Long Island Nets will host their annual Summer Fest at Jones Beach in Wantagh, with expanded programming aimed at engaging the Long Island community beyond basketball. Originally scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23, the event has been postponed due to regional flooding, with a rescheduled date to be announced.
Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 16
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 16.
Brookhaven Town announces annual women’s services conference set for October
The Town of Brookhaven’s Department of General Services, Division of Women’s Services, will hold its 16th Annual Women’s Services Conference on Saturday, October 4.
The Fire Bug Who Torched East Moriches
Reporter Robert Chartuk remembers the night a firebug burned down the East Moriches fire house.
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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.
Queens artist sues NYPD and city over alleged unlawful entry and detention
A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several police officers, alleging unlawful entry and detention. The complaint names the City of New York and multiple officers from the New York City Police Department as defendants.
EEOC sues Delta Air Lines over alleged pregnancy discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines, Inc., alleging discriminatory practices related to pregnancy.