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Jul 30, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest regular gas across Suffolk County in week ending July 26

1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 30, 2025

The pull out of King Kullen and Stop & Shop has created a Middle Island food desert.

Hungry and no place to go for Brookhaven residents.

Jul 30, 2025

Calling All Vendors: Moriches Chamber Announces Annual Fall Festival

The Moriches Chamber wants you—to be a vendor at the Fall Festival

Jul 30, 2025

Smooth Roads for Shirley: $1.9 Million Pavement Project Completed

This week, Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig announced that 18 roads in Shirley have been totally resurfaced.

Jul 30, 2025

Judgement Against Suffolk County in Second Amendment Case Becomes Final

Steven I. Locke United States Magistrate Judge finalized an order against Suffolk County for using an unconstitutional policy to deny plaintiff, Brett Milau, a pistol permit.

Jul 30, 2025

Historic Tax Credits Expand Making More Suffolk County Projects Eligible

The recent New York State budget expands the use of historic tax credits for affordable housing efforts.

Jul 29, 2025

Brookhaven officials announce completion of 18-road paving project in Shirley

Brookhaven Town officials have announced the completion of a major paving project covering 18 roads in Shirley.

Jul 29, 2025

Remember the Fallen: Calverton Memorial Service for WWII-Perished Air Force Lieutenant Set for Aug. 13

A US Army Air Force First Lieutenant during WWII who never had a proper burial, a 21-year-old Cleary and a crew of 10 were reported “missing in action” after their plane was shot down in Italy on December 10th, 1944.

Jul 29, 2025

From the Comptroller’s Office: Suffolk County Audit Division Gets Strong Marks From Independent Review

In a letter to Comptroller Kennedy, ALGA praised the County Audit Division’s organization skills, audit reports, and operational thoroughness.

Jul 28, 2025

Longtime Suffolk Courts District Executive Warren Clark Retires

Long time court boss Clark retires after 25 years.

Jul 28, 2025

Ribbon Cutting Marks Grand Opening of Fearless Dance Company in Center Moriches

Ribbon snipped at new dance studio in Center Moriches.

Jul 28, 2025

Brookhaven releases bobwhite quail at Longwood Estate for pest control and conservation

In Brookhaven, 100 Northern Bobwhite Quail were released at the Longwood Estate in Ridge on July 25 as part of an ongoing ecological effort.

Jul 28, 2025

Term Limits in Suffolk: Romaine, McCaffrey Team Up to Sign Preservation Act

Despite Gov. Hochul’s “Even-Year Elections” law of 2023, the landmark initiative unanimously passed to amend the County Charter to extend legislator terms countywide from two to four years.

Jul 28, 2025

Boats, Bait, and Brotherhood: Veterans Honored at Anglers Annual Outing

Veterans wet some lines courtesy of the Moriches Anglers

Jul 28, 2025

Attempted Vehicular Murder: Coram Woman Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison

“What began as a disagreement should never have escalated to this level of violence,” said DA Tierney.

Jul 28, 2025

Former Middle Island Bank to Be Repurposed as Starbucks

Morning Joe will be easier for Middle Island residents with new Starbucks.

Jul 28, 2025

Center Moriches Union Free School District Called Out in State Audit

Center Moriches Union Free School District gets scrutinized by State Comptroller.

Jul 27, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest diesel during week ending July 19

1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 25, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending July 19

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Education

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.


Opinion

From the Newsroom: The South Shore Press in Butler. PA

After spending a few days in and around Butler, Pennsylvania, with South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk, I truly question how one troubled young man was able to fire shots at President Trump at the Butler Farm Fairgrounds.


Sports

Miller Place junior finishes first in NYC

In New York City on a very emotional day last month Nicholas DiCaprio achieved an incredible milestone, finishing in first place in the Adult Male category at the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run.