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Center Moriches student ‘represents’ at Brookhaven National Lab
Center Moriches High School is super proud of senior Alex Gentile for his participation in the highly competitive High School Research Program at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Real-life Captain Phillips honored at Oheka Navy SEAL gala
The third Navy SEAL Museum Gala was held in honor of the late Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy of Patchogue, a Medal of Honor recipient slain in the 2005 “Lone Survivor” Afghanistan mission.
Vitale on Babylon Village Chamber's Creepy Crawl: 'It should be a really great day'
The Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce is expanding its annual Creepy Crawl with a new literacy twist, turning Main Street into a storybook trail for young trick-or-treaters on Sunday, Oct. 26.
Residents invited to WaterTalk event in Center Moriches
It’s the life blood of Long Island and Suffolk residents are urged to learn more about it at WaterTalk.
Check your tire pressure—cold weather can leave you low
Cold weather affects tire pressure so professor says fill them up.
Agencies reaffirm Suffolk’s robust credit rating
Bond rating good news for Suffolk taxpayers.
USA Today names Islip’s MacArthur no. 2 small airport
This marks ISP’s highest ranking in its five nominations to date, trending up one from the 3-spot it garnered last year.
More Mastic, Shirley pavement resurfacing projects announced
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig joined forces this week to announce the successful completion of two major paving projects that resurfaced a total of 23 roadways in Mastic and Shirley.
Thorne-led effort removes tons of debris from Patchogue watershed
More than 30 shopping carts and other junk removed from Tuthill’s Creek in Patchogue.
Jets honor Suffolk heroes at First Responders Appreciation Day
Sheriff heroes surprised with New York Jets invite.
Suffolk County DA: Woman flees scene after killing pedestrian
A woman is accused of hitting a pedestrian and stopping her car only long enough to try to remove the victim’s suitcase stuck under the car before fleeing the scene.
Councilwoman Bonner leads recycling and shredding event in Mount Sinai
On October 4, Councilwoman Jane Bonner organized a community recycling and shredding event at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai.
Be kind & win $10K! SSP’s December challenge
Prizes: 1st Place $10,000; 2nd Place $5,000; 3rd Place $1,000. In addition, twenty-five participants will each receive $100.
Brookhaven to co-sponsor annual Teddy Bear Run for children in need
The Town of Brookhaven’s Department of General Services Youth Bureau, through its INTERFACE Program, will co-sponsor the Red Knights Motorcycle Club New York Chapter 26 “Teddy Bear Run” on Sunday, November 23.
Brookhaven officials announce completion of paving projects in Mastic and Shirley
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig have announced the completion of two major paving projects in Mastic and Shirley.
Moriches Teen Reported Missing
Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to locate a Moriches teen who was reported missing Friday.
Avery Homestead is hosting its first Fall Fest
The Avery Homestead is hosting what they hope will be an annual Fall Fest.
Devoted mom turns to public to raise funds for a wheelchair van
Family tries to raise funds for a more functional wheelchair van for their disabled daughter.
Lock my phone, please
Yondr, the phone-poaching pouch-pen founded in 2014 to create phone-free environments in entertainment and education spaces, posted up at the UBS Elmont Arena gates on Wednesday, October 15th to remind me that rockstar comedian John Mulaney has earned the right to temporarily take away mine.
Teacher-no-more: Islip predator poached for photo soliciting
Courtesy of the online vigilante organization Predator Poachers and the Suffolk County Police Department, Shoreham-Wading River music teacher Mark Verity, 37, was arrested for allegedly soliciting indecent photos from someone he believed to be a 13-year-old girl.
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West Indian Advocacy Group Accuses NYC Officials of Discrimination
The West Indian Semaroon Tribe has launched a legal battle against New York City officials over alleged constitutional violations and discrimination related to cannabis enforcement policies.