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"Cocktails for a Cause” coming to Tap Room in Bay Shore
Courtesy of the Late Knight Warriors (LKW) nonprofit, many will come together in support of one-year-old Jackson Berry amidst his battle with leukemia on November 15th.
Romaine signs Executive Order addressing domestic violence
The Suffolk County 911 system received 27,000 reports of domestic violence (DV) in 2024. That is roughly 74 reports of DV a day, every day for an entire year.
Residents Rally to Save Holtsville Zoo
Not so fast: 4,000 petition says keep the Holtsville zoo open.
Adventureland raises 400K through Helping Hands event
Long Island’s most popular amusement park since it opened in Farmingdale in 1962 recently hosted its eighth annual Helping Hands Foundation Friends & Family VIP Night.
Gio's law prevails: epipen mightier than partisan sword
Georgina Cornago lobbied for EpiPens in police patrol cars. After the first life saved by its recent implementation, "Gio's law" sponsor, Suffolk County Legislator Dominick Thorne, explained "money doesn’t matter when it’s somebody’s life."
Romaine honors Sandpebble Project Management on 50th Anniversary
For fifty years, Sandpebble has been leading projects on our public libraries, firehouses, village halls, and emergency services buildings.
Monarchs dazzle during South Shore stop
Monarchs overnight on the South Shore along their epic migration to Mexico.
Holbrook woman indicted for carjacking
Woman accused of injuring an 84-year-old woman while stealing her car in a Walmart parking lot.
Family reunites since 1885 to preserve historic sites
Family dedication since 1885 preserves Farmingville’s history.
Rehab of two key bridges in Suffolk County is complete
An $8.7 Million project to rehabilitate the Robert Moses Causeway and Great Neck Road bridges is complete.
Riverhead man convicted of second-degree murder
“Mr. Reyes was one month away from becoming a father when the defendant [Brent Henry] made the senseless decision to murder him,” said DA Tierney.
Fall Estate Planning Review: Beneficiary Designations
Many people think that once they sign a will or a trust, all of their assets will follow those instructions.
Brookhaven to shutter Holtsville Hal’s longtime zoo
Holtsville Hal and friends will be located as town looks to close animal preserve.
Deputy Sheriff Dexter: Meet Suffolk’s newest K9 officer
Already having assisted in numerous investigations—including tracking down a suspect who fled from a DWI crash—2-year-old Dexter has been hard at work even before assuming his official title on October 2, said Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon.
Mazzarella staffer receives Mastic Beach Conservancy Award
Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella proudly announced that his Chief of Staff, Timothy A. Rothang, has been awarded the 2025 Trailblazer Award by the Mastic Beach Conservancy.
Tri-Town open forum held at Lake Ronkonkoma Firehouse
Legislator Leslie Kennedy hosted an Open Forum for the Ronkonkoma, Lake Ronkonkoma, and Lake Grove communities on Monday, September 29th. The event kicked off at 6 p.m., during which residents were encouraged to express their concerns directly to elected officials in attendance.
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Ex-Giants and Jets Wife Runs for Congress
The wife of former New York Giants and New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress has announced her run for New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District. Attorney and former Penn State athlete Tiffany Burress is seeking the seat currently held by Rep. Nellie Pou.
Desai is Now #1 in the Country
Smithtown East High School junior Trishna Desai delivered a historic performance recently, bowling an impressive 804 series. The milestone marked the first 800 series recorded in Suffolk County girls bowling in more than six years, a rare achievement that immediately turned heads across the county. Desai’s remarkable series featured game scores of 268, 279, and 257, showcasing consistency, power, and precision throughout the set.
Mangano Makes More History
Shoreham-Wading River wrestler Gavin Mangano added another historic achievement to his résumé by capturing his fourth Eastern States Classic championship. Widely regarded as the toughest in-season wrestling tournament in the East, the Eastern States Classic once again showcased Mangano’s dominance on the mat.