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What to do about fire trucks and the Smith Point Bridge?
Mastic Beach Fire Department plans for how to get a fire truck to the other side of the bridge.
Girl Scouts of Suffolk County host Walk-through Winter Wonderland
The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) is hosting its annual Holiday Light Show at Camp Edey in Bayport for an expanded, magical walk-through experience.
Nosotros Queremos: New Taco Bell a possibility in Medford
The Brookhaven Town Board convened a public hearing on Thursday to consider a proposal that has circulated for months: demolishing an existing Medford bank building and replacing it with a Taco Bell.
Eelgrass remediation in ESM: what’s it all about?
Members of the Eastport-South Manor Science Honor Society recently volunteered in an eelgrass remediation initiative. They collaborated with partners at SAVE Environmental on the project.
"Christmas Eve in Miller's Point" — now streaming on Hulu!
Primarily shot in Smithtown, Holbrook, and Selden in 2023, The New Yorker’s No. 2-ranked film of 2024 is now streaming for free on Hulu.
Suffolk Courts Celebrate National Adoption Day
Suffolk County Family Court held its annual National Adoption Day ceremony at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead, celebrating the adoptions of nine children.
Watch out for puffbacks!
Mastic Beach Fire Department has some words of wisdom for those of you with oil furnaces.
Soaring into history: A paratrooper’s D-Day journey
Climb aboard a C-47 with Reporter Robert Chartuk to relive the Normandy D-Day invasion.
New weight limit imposed on Smith Point Bridge
Smith Point Bridge can no longer handle the load.
Villas at Setauket expansion adds senior housing in Brookhaven
New senior living homes at the Villas at Setauket.
Uncle Guiseppe’s croons into Bohemia ahead of Thanksgiving
The brand-new location, which grand-opened on Friday, Nov. 14th, now serves as the flagship tenant for the Sayville Plaza, filling the 40,000-square-foot space vacated by Babies “R” Us years ago.
Local “Bowlers to Veterans Link” chapter sets $1 mil goal
Maple Family Centers—which owns Coram County Lanes—hosts Bowlers to Veterans Link (est. 1942), a non-profit organization with fundraisers designed to improve the quality of life for Veterans and active-duty service members.
That is a tasty burger: Shake Shack opening Selden location
Move over, Lake Grove: a Shake Shack is coming to Selden on Thursday, November 20th, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Deadly West Babylon house party update: Syosset teen charged
Earlier this week, Suffolk County Police announced that a 17-year-old male from Syosset has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 15-year-old Liam Delemo.
Suffolk County on the hook for $112 million after losing lawsuit
Suffolk County is on the losing end of a $112 million jury award involving 674 immigrants that were unlawfully held and handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Holocaust Center calls on second generation to carry torch
Holocaust survivors are looking to the second generation to combat hate and intolerance.
Brookhaven awarded $10 million in flood resilience funds
The Town of Brookhaven will receive $10 million to help reduce flooding and protect water quality in Narrow Bay.
Cold case solved in 28-year-old murder
A much-loved woman was murdered twenty-eight years ago and her murderer has finally been identified.
Pride and patriotism on parade in East Moriches
East Moriches continues its tradition of Veterans Day recognition.
Veterans Day saluted in Rocky Point
Students hear first hand experiences from local veterans.
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West Indian Advocacy Group Accuses NYC Officials of Discrimination
The West Indian Semaroon Tribe has launched a legal battle against New York City officials over alleged constitutional violations and discrimination related to cannabis enforcement policies.