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Captree Bench Honors Marine, Highlights Suicide Prevention
Marine hero honored with memorial bench.
South Shore Charter School: A Journey of Success
Education option for South Shore students.
Suffolk Police to Further Increase Patrols Post-Holiday
New York State Troopers recently reported that 247 people were arrested for impaired driving throughout the state on Thanksgiving Day alone, and 55 across Long Island were for the entire week — with 29 of these coming from Suffolk County.
Enhanced Enforcement for Illegal Parking En Route
Announced on Tuesday, December 2, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office put the order into immediate effect. The enforcement will extend through New Year’s Day.
Free Online Video Learning—Get Job, Small Business Skills
Access on-line classes for free, at home, any time.
SCWA Pipeline Project Moves Into Environmental Review
Massive North Fork water main project advances.
SailAhead Program Lifts Veterans Through Brotherhood
Veterans connecting with veterans out on the water.
Local Officers Honored by Jets After Saving Man’s Life
They took to the field as heroes.
Students Celebrate Indigenous Culture With Unkechaug Nation
Drums echoed through the school.
Eastport-South Manor Students Learn to Think Like an Archeologist
Out of the classroom and into the field for Eastport-South Manor students.
Supply Drive for Homeless Veterans Underway
Spearheaded by Legislator Chad Lennon, Suffolk County officials, law enforcement representatives, and representatives from veterans’ advocacy organizations such as Paws of War gathered this week to announce the launch of the 2026 Veterans Supply Drive.
Firefighters Issue Christmas Tree Safety Tips
It only takes seconds to create a holiday disaster.
Speeding Driver Pummels through Patchogue Storefronts
According to Suffolk County Police, the driver was in critical condition at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk until it was confirmed that he passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd. This was the sole injury and fatality in an incident that’s unsettling surveillance footage has been making the rounds on social media.
Utter Tragedy: Sayville Teen Killed by Ex-Boyfriend
A Long Island community is reeling at the start of the holiday season after an 18-year-old woman was shot and killed inside her ex-boyfriend’s Nesconset home Wednesday morning.
Eastport-South Manor Students Collect Holiday Food Donations
Students across the Eastport-South Manor Central School District ushered in the holiday season with a series of food drives and charitable initiatives aimed at supporting families in need.
EJ’s PJs Pajama Extravaganza Spreads Holiday Cheer
Thousands are warmer this winter thanks to EJs PJs.
Local Chamber Encourages Holiday Cheer With Decor Contest
Chamber to award businesses who light up our lives this holiday season.
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Undersheriff Kuehhas Honored After 40 Years Service in NY
Suffolk County officials gathered in Yaphank to honor Undersheriff Steven Kuehhas as he marked his retirement after four decades of public service.