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Jul 1, 2025

Suffolk Sheriff Celebrates First Triplets to Earn Eagle Scout in New York

Suffolk County Sheriff recognized the first set of triplets in New York and the first Black triplets in the country to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.

Jul 1, 2025

Moriches Chamber Prepares for a Blockbuster Centennial Year

100 years for the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches

Jul 1, 2025

Selfless Saints on Earth Serenaded at Oheka Castle Heroes Breakfast

Hosted by Legislator Leslie Kennedy, the Oheka Castle-set event brought heroes from across the island to Huntington—where they broke bread, traded stories, and received their flowers.

Jul 1, 2025

Get Ready to Shell-ebrate: Oyster Jamboree Coming to Smith Point

Shuck Yeah! First-Ever Long Island Oyster Jamboree to Hit the Beach

Jul 1, 2025

Suffolk’s Bank Account Collateralization Program Wins Big at NACo: What it All Means

Started in 1970, the National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards annually honor effective county government programs.

Jul 1, 2025

Resurfacing completed on Hospital Road in East Patchogue

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilman Neil Foley have announced the completion of the resurfacing project on Hospital Road in East Patchogue, New York.

Jun 30, 2025

Unlicensed Contractor Charged for Presenting Forged Islip Permit to Great River Client

The owner of Tool Time Construction, Inc. allegedly committed false advertising when he claimed he had secured proper permitting to conduct business within the Town of Islip.

Jun 30, 2025

Suffolk GOP Passes Term Limit Preservation Act in Response to State Election Mandate

It’s war between the Suffolk Republicans and Albany Democrats over controlling local elections.

Jun 30, 2025

Suffolk County SPCA Charges Bay Shore Woman With Animal Cruelty

Over the weekend, detectives from the Suffolk County SPCA charged a Bay Shore woman with animal cruelty charges.

Jun 30, 2025

Suffolk County Police Score Another Win Over Dangerous Roadsters

The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) scored another win against dangerous, high-speed demons who takeover our streets and highways.

Jun 30, 2025

LIMEHOF THE CHARTS! Meet 10 Senior Scholarship Winners with Musical Moxie

“These students have not only shown talent and passion, but they’ve made the significant decision to continue their journey by majoring in music or theater in college,” said Tom Needham, LIMEHOF Vice Chairman.

Jun 29, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending June 21

1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jun 27, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest diesel during week ending June 21

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 4 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 21.

Jun 27, 2025

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.

Jun 27, 2025

Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July

Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.

Jun 27, 2025

No Snacks, Denied! Fire Island Beaches with Strict Restrictions

Ocean Beach and Saltaire aren’t making it easy for summertime beachgoers to soak up the sun carefree with rules such as these.

Jun 27, 2025

Tri-Hamlet 250th Committee Launches Plans to Celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial in Grand Style

With one year to go, big plans are in store to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.

Jun 27, 2025

Brookhaven Town Clerk addresses Avery Village seniors

Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle addressed the Avery Village Senior Club during their monthly meeting at the Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center on June 25.

Jun 27, 2025

Brookhaven reaches settlement with SARV Properties over housing code violations

Farmingville, NY - On June 26, 2025, Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig announced a significant court settlement with SARV Properties LLC, a landlord responsible for numerous housing code violations in Mastic Beach.

Jun 26, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending June 21

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 21, 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.


Queens man sues NYPD for alleged wrongful arrest and civil rights violations

A Queens man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and the New York City Police Department, alleging that he was arrested without probable cause.


Traveler sues U.S. government over electronic device seizure at JFK

A Texas resident is suing the United States government after ICE agents allegedly seized his cell phone and laptop at JFK Airport without due process or explanation last year.