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Be a Local Hero: Consider Becoming a Volunteer Firefighter Today
Shortage of fire volunteers is a big problem in Suffolk.
100 Years, Infinite Memories: Mastic Fire Department to Host Centennial
The ceremony is the exclamation point of a year-long commemoration wherein volunteers who stand as a beacon of safety and support for Mastic’s residents have been, and will continue to be thoroughly recognized.
Community Safety and Scams the Subject of the Pattersquash Creek Civic Association Meeting
Community invited to Pattersquash Civic to leave how to avoid scams.
Cops Helping Cops, Walmart Team Up for Family Safety Event
Every Long Island law enforcement agency turned out for Cops Helping Cops event.
Two Killed in Ronkonkoma Crash
Peconic Street in Ronkonkoma was the tragic scene of a car crash over weekend that killed two people.
Suffolk County Legislature Recognizes Outstanding Teens
Twenty-three teens were recently awarded medals for extraordinary efforts in volunteer service, personal development, exploration, and physical fitness
Local Artist Takes Yard Sale Signs to a New Level
They’re not just yard sale signs, they’re works of art.
SUNY ReConnect Off and Running in Suffolk County
SUNY ReConnect incentivizes education and training in fields that have shortages in today’s economy
Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 16
1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Long Island Nets postpone annual Summer Fest at Jones Beach due to flooding
The Long Island Nets will host their annual Summer Fest at Jones Beach in Wantagh, with expanded programming aimed at engaging the Long Island community beyond basketball. Originally scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23, the event has been postponed due to regional flooding, with a rescheduled date to be announced.
Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 16
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 Aug. 16.
Brookhaven Town announces annual women’s services conference set for October
The Town of Brookhaven’s Department of General Services, Division of Women’s Services, will hold its 16th Annual Women’s Services Conference on Saturday, October 4.
The Fire Bug Who Torched East Moriches
Reporter Robert Chartuk remembers the night a firebug burned down the East Moriches fire house.
Brookhaven schedules public hearings for Mastic Beach Neighborhood Road redevelopment
A series of public hearings will be held at the upcoming Brookhaven Town Board Meeting on August 28 to discuss the Neighborhood Road Redevelopment Project in Mastic Beach.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest diesel during week ending Aug. 16
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 16.
ShopRite Run the Farm event sets new record for participation and fundraising
The annual ShopRite Run the Farm event took place on August 16 at Bethel Hobbs Farm in Centereach, marking its 11th year.
Suffolk County Honors Volunteer Firefighter of the Year
Selden’s Bill Xikis is a Firefighter of the Year.
Elected officials join environmental advocates for a tour of the Peconic River Estuary.
Officials hop on the boat to get a first hand look at the Peconic Estuary.
“Weapons” as School Shooting Text: Real Horror, Real Actors and Backloaded Witchcraft
Beyond enriching the current state of the genre with Tarantino-esque, character-based chapter division, Zach Cregger's $161 million smash hit reportedly siphoned calculated inspiration from Denis Villeneuve’s 2013 film “Prisoners.”
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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.
Six Fire Departments Respond to Structure Fire
The Mastic Beach Fire Department was called to a large structure fire on Lafayette Drive.
Dylan Laube's Versatility Stands Out
This week the Raiders had some tough roster cuts, but when all was said and done Long Islander Dylan Laube will be a part of their 53-man roster. Las Vegas had some major shakeups, especially on the offensive side of the ball in the off season. They hired a new coach and staff, have made Geno Smith their new franchise QB and took a star running back in the first round.