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Scholarship Season: Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Rewards Two Graduating Seniors
The $500 recipients, Owen Timm, of Ward Melville High School, and Matteo Gravinese, of Rocky Point High School, both intend to pursue careers in engineering.
A Mother’s Love: Setauket Biotech Innovator Named 2025 NYS Senate Woman of Distinction
After her infant son was diagnosed with a rare neurodevelopment disease, Dr. Yiwei founded the TNPO2 Foundation, a non-profit geared toward revolutionizing early diagnosis and treatment for children with rare conditions.
T-Birds to Serve Country: Connetquot HS Honors Students Entering Military
A special recognition ceremony was held on June 20th to celebrate the district's nine graduating senior's set to join the armed services.
Knights of Columbus honored for milestone in lifesaving blood donations
On June 18th, Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined the New York Blood Center (NYBC) to honor the Rocky Point Knights of Columbus Council 5814 for their contributions in blood donations.
Brookhaven Town Clerk addresses senior club on office roles and senior scams
On June 20, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle addressed the Port Jefferson Senior Club at their monthly meeting.
Councilwoman celebrates centennial milestone of local resident
On June 21st, Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined the celebration of Dr. Nicholas H. Batuyios's 100th birthday in Farmingville, NY.
Dramatic Water Rescue at Smith Point Park Spotlights Local Firefighters’ Training and Readiness
Dramatic rescue off Smith Point.
William Floyd High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian & Salutatorian
The William Floyd School District is pleased to recognize the valedictorian and salutatorian for the William Floyd High School Class of 2025 – Alice Chen and Rachel Chen, respectively.
Supervisor Panico Announces Results of Brookhaven Town’s 2025 Prom Gown Program
Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has announced the results of the Town of Brookhaven’s 2025 INTERFACE Prom Gown Program, coordinated by the Department of General Services Youth Bureau.
Where drivers found cheapest premium gas across Suffolk County in week ending June 14
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 June 14.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest diesel during week ending June 14
3 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
St. John the Baptist’s Blessing Box in Center Moriches Celebrates Four Years of Giving
The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist on Railroad Ave. in Center Moriches is celebrating four years of having a Blessing Box serving the community.
Cheapest E85 gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 14
1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Say hello to the new “Welcome to Center Moriches” sign
A beautifully crafted “Welcome to Center Moriches” sign now adorns Main Street, proudly positioned in front of the historic Havens House at the East Moriches border.
Jimmy and Jackie Osborne Keep the Music Playing in Center Moriches
Beloved local duo celebrates 28 years of sharing music, memories, and Main Street magic.
When the Bodies Hit the Floor: What Happened to NYC's Most Whacked Out Exhibit?
"Bodies: The Exhibition" concluded its Manhattan foothold in 2016 after years of "murky corpse origin" confirmations and general cadaver usage-based, human rights violation controversies.
Brookhaven's prom gown program aids over 160 students
Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has announced the results of the Town of Brookhaven’s 2025 INTERFACE Prom Gown Program, organized by the Department of General Services Youth Bureau.
Brookhaven launches mindfulness workshop to combat youth substance abuse
Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has announced a new initiative aimed at preventing substance abuse among the youth in Brookhaven.
Suffolk County is Ahead of the Game on 911 Emergency System Upgrades
At present, fewer than half of New York's 62 counties offer basic text-to-911 service, but Suffolk County is not one of them.
“Stay” by Rihanna On Repeat! Hooters of Farmingdale to Remain in Business
Long Island’s last Hooters in operation will maintain its post despite mass foreclosures nationwide. Here's a toast to those we've lost along the way.
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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.
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:
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.