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Mar 23, 2025

Measles Reaches Suffolk County

There are four reported cases of measles in New York with one of them in Suffolk County and three in New York City.

Mar 23, 2025

State of the Birds Report Highlights Ongoing Losses and Urgent Need for Conservation

State of the Birds report says our feathered friends are in trouble.

Mar 23, 2025

Brookhaven Adds to Environmental Land Bank

More environmentally sensitive land has been preserved, this time in Center Moriches.

Mar 23, 2025

Chamber Logo a No-Go

The Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics and Shirley is saying goodbye to it logo.

Mar 23, 2025

Beechwood Update at Chamber Meeting

Chamber members got an update on the Beechwood project.

Mar 21, 2025

Atelier events coordinator on student gallery show in Saint James: 'We hope to build their self-esteem'

Young artists from Suffolk and Nassau counties are showcasing their talents in the Fourth Annual Middle and High School Student Artists Juried Show at The Atelier at Flowerfield in Saint James.

Mar 21, 2025

Councilman Loguercio celebrates opening of "The Backyard" in Middle Island

On March 14, Councilman Michael Loguercio celebrated the grand opening of "The Backyard" in Middle Island.

Mar 21, 2025

William Floyd community supports childhood cancer research with "Brave the Shave" event

Members of the William Floyd community gathered recently to support childhood cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Mar 21, 2025

Kim Swicicki, Chamber Member of the Year

Chamber names Member of the Year.

Mar 21, 2025

Eastport-South Manor Students Exemplify Scientific Excellence

Three ESM students placed 4th at LISEF this month, while several more collected data from proteins at Brookhaven National laboratory.

Mar 21, 2025

Jimmie Vaughan Blues to Cruise into Patchogue Theatre

Tickets are $46-$86 and can be purchased in person at the theatre or on their website.

Mar 21, 2025

Bonny Belle in Green: Young Girl Shines for St. Patrick’s Day

Look who got all decked out for St. Patrick’s Day.

Mar 21, 2025

Reconstruction of Historic Landmark Begins

Check out the historic landmark going up on the Great Lawn in Westhampton Beach.

Mar 21, 2025

Suffolk County Tops Rise in Home Price List

Suffolk County home prices are on the rise according to a study by real estate firm OneKey MLS based in Farmingdale, NY.

Mar 20, 2025

Introducing: The Long Island Seafood Cuisine Trail

Seafood establishments along the South Shore from Western Suffolk to the East End have been tabbed for the trail, which will feature a digital map component via a mobile app.

Mar 20, 2025

ICE Deports Convicted Suffolk County Child Rapist and Illegal Alien back to Honduras

Brentwood, Islip was the scene of a brutal 2019 rape of a 14-year old girl committed by an illegal alien from Honduras.

Mar 20, 2025

Holbrook Father Convicted of Manslaughter of Toddler

According to court documents and the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office, Joseph Adonis suffered a fatal overdose—the result of unintended exposure to a deadly cocktail of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine.

Mar 20, 2025

Man Killed in Early Morning House Fire in Manorville

Tragic fire claims the life of Manorville man.

Mar 20, 2025

Finding Qi: New Exhibit Features the Creative Vision of Robert Oxnam

A rare disorder spurs scholar to artistic heights.

Mar 19, 2025

New York’s Local Wine and Spirits Stores Threatened by Proposed Bill in Albany

Local wine and liquor storeowners fear a bill in the New York State legislature that would allow wine sales in grocery stores will put them out of business.

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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.


Former employee sues Airvet over alleged discrimination and retaliation

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Airvet, Inc., alleging gender and religious discrimination and retaliation that led to her termination.


New York residents sue city over alleged wrongful arrest

A group of New York residents has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York, alleging that they were wrongfully arrested and subjected to an unlawful search in violation of their constitutional rights.