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Jan 2, 2026

A Dangerous First Day for Jewish New Yorkers

Holocaust center leader calls out Mamdani for making New York dangerous for Jews on his first day.

Jan 2, 2026

Suffolk County’s lowest E85 gas price recorded at $1.79 for week ending Dec. 27, 2025

The week's cheapest E85 gas price in Suffolk County stood at $1.79 per gallon in the week ending Dec. 27, 2025.

Jan 1, 2026

Drivers in Suffolk County see lowest diesel gas at $3.09 in week ending Dec. 27, 2025

The cheapest per-gallon price for diesel gas in Suffolk County during the week ending Dec. 27, 2025 was $3.09 per gallon.

Jan 1, 2026

What People Eat

An undercover look at folk recipes.

Jan 1, 2026

Family Service League Marks 100 Years on Long Island

One hundred years and counting for the Family Services League.

Jan 1, 2026

Unkechaug Nation Returns Sacred Ceremonies to Manor of St. George

A powerful Unkechaug whale ceremony at the Manor of St. George linked living tradition, land, and sea.

Jan 1, 2026

Free Help to Quit Tobacco

Make 2026 a great year for your health by quitting tobacco.

Jan 1, 2026

South Shore Press Story Leads to $5,000 Donation

Theft story leads to Peace Prize donation.

Jan 1, 2026

Social Security Payments on the Rise for 2026

COLA bump for Social Security recipients.

Jan 1, 2026

2026 Changes to Look Out For

A new year brings a new focus on finances.

Jan 1, 2026

Peconic River Sportsman’s Club Continues its Tradition of Fund Raising and Giving

Sportsmen raise over $400,000 for local charities.

Dec 31, 2025

Fog Of War Episode Confronts WWII Crimes In Asia

Atrocities of war are not soon forgotten.

Dec 31, 2025

State Road Spending Rises, But Long Island Needs Remain

State roadwork spending on the rise but Long Island still wanting.

Dec 31, 2025

Suffolk County’s lowest premium gas price recorded at $3.19 for week ending Dec. 27, 2025

The lowest price for a gallon of premium gas in Suffolk County during the week ending Dec. 27, 2025 was $3.19, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.

Dec 31, 2025

Lowest regular gas price in Suffolk County available at $2.49 per gallon in week ending Dec. 27, 2025

The cheapest per-gallon price for regular gas in Suffolk County during the week ending Dec. 27, 2025 was $2.49 per gallon.

Dec 30, 2025

Brookhaven Town schedules tenth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day luncheon

The Town of Brookhaven has announced its tenth annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dec 29, 2025

Treder-Wolff on (mostly) TRUE THINGS in Port Jefferson: 'You'll laugh, you'll feel stuff'

Three Long Islanders will perform in (mostly) TRUE THINGS, a storytelling game show where audiences try to spot subtle lies in mostly true personal stories.

Dec 29, 2025

Northwell Brings Pancreas Transplants to Long Island

Long Island’s first pancreas transplants will be possible through Northwell Health

Dec 28, 2025

State Funding for Local Libraries

State monies to benefit Suffolk libraries.

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Sports

Colonials Win a Thriller

The William Floyd Colonials picked up a thrilling 11-10 victory over Sachem North Flaming Arrows this week in one of the most exciting games on the Suffolk County schedule this season.