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South Ocean Middle School provides free haircuts for picture day
A partnership with Three Jays Barber Shop helps South Ocean students look smart for picture day.
Woman indicted for allegedly stealing over $230,000
Brightwaters woman allegedly stole from her employer while also illegally collecting unemployment insurance benefits.
Burner Prudenti Law: Small Estates and You
Typically, when a person passes with assets in their name alone that have no named beneficiaries, those assets require probate or administration in the Surrogate’s Court before the heirs can access them.
Smithtown Fire Department invites public to Fire Prevention Day on October 19
Fire Prevention Day will take place on October 19 at the Smithtown Fire Department.
Fribble the cat is dead due to cruelty and neglect
A Suffolk County woman was arrested this week on charges related to the death of Fribble the cat.
‘Ghoul Scout Halloween Happenin’ with K-pop Demon Hunters
The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County “Ghoul Scout Halloween Happenin’,” a day of spooky fun is almost here.
“Cat’s in the Cradle” doc to screen at Cinema Arts on Nov. 1
Rick Korn’s documentary recently won Best Film at the 2025 Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) Film Festival. It celebrates 50 years since the folk singer-songwriter turned world hunger fighter released his most popular song.
William Floyd students design their own fish at Osprey Park
What would you do if you could design your own fish? Tangier Smith Elementary 4th graders had a chance to do just that.
Smith Point Beach ‘severely eroded’ after Nor’easter
Smith Point County Park Beach in Shirley—along with other nearby oceanfronts—suffered significant damage during the Nor’easter that battered Long Island from Sunday, October 15th, into Monday the 16th.
Four teens charged in Middle Island robbery
According to police, they arrested four teenagers in direct connection with the gunpoint robbery of another teen's luxury clothing in the parking lot of a Middle Island apartment complex.
Connetquot High School makes a splash with pool reopening
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Connetquot High School to celebrate the reopening of the school’s indoor pool.
100 Suffolk students to perform with US Marine Band member
An annual festival gathers Suffolk musicians from county schools to celebrate two unique instruments – the tuba and the euphonium.
Brookhaven Recycles student poster contest is underway
Brookhaven wants you to show them your best artwork that will inspire others to reduce,
DA: Bay Shore father sexually abused 8-year-old daughter
Per Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney, a 33-year-old Bay Shore man was convicted after a jury trial of “Course of Sexual Conduct in the First Degree” for repeatedly sexually abusing his daughter over approximately one year.
Monarch’s marvelous migration a wonder of nature
Long Island is a stopover for the miraculous Monarchs as they make their way to Mexico.
Local artist shines at Ryder Cup with official poster
Local artists sells out at the Ryder Cup.
Patchogue’s Michele LaMartina is a Woman of Distinction
Another Woman of Distinction is recognized.
St. Anthony’s sophomore dies of leukemia, liver failure
The 15-year-old sophomore at St. Anthony’s High School in Huntington passed away on Monday, October 6th, just one week after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and liver failure.
ABLI: Federal shutdown damaging local economy
The Association for a Better Long Island (ABLI) — which represents owners of $15 billion in regional property — recently warned that the ongoing federal shutdown will cause “enormous economic damage” to Long Island.
Lawmakers seek clarity after Dairy Queen case
Local legislators to order bills in Dairy Queen case.
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Undersheriff Kuehhas Honored After 40 Years Service in NY
Suffolk County officials gathered in Yaphank to honor Undersheriff Steven Kuehhas as he marked his retirement after four decades of public service.