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Sep 11, 2025

King of the Sting - High School Hot Wing Eating Contest is On!

Sayville-n-Spice shop is putting South Shore high school seniors to the test on how much hot wing spice they can handle.

Sep 11, 2025

Sweetbriar Nature Center Announces ‘Taps and Talons’ and ‘Owl Prowl’

Migration season is here and what better way to learn more about it with a cold brew in hand while supporting the Sweetbriar Nature Center.

Sep 11, 2025

9/11 Remembrance: Memories of Bill Mathesen

Reporter Robert Chartuk shares memories of Bill Mathesen, his friend who perished on 9/11.

Sep 10, 2025

Next Generation of Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services Weigh In

Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services (SCFRES) is going all out to make sure that younger voices and perspectives are heard.

Sep 10, 2025

Water Mains Upgraded in Mastic Beach as Part of Countywide Infrastructure Push

Water, water for Mastic Beach thanks to new mains.

Sep 10, 2025

Drive Electric LI chair Mascali: EV showcase in Copiague will 'educate Long Islanders about the benefits of driving electric vehicles’

The Long Island Family Festival in Copiague will highlight an electric vehicle showcase on Sunday, Sept. 14, offering potential buyers a chance to meet EV owners, test-drive vehicles, and learn about limited-time federal and state incentives before the $7,500 federal tax credit expires at the end of the month.

Sep 10, 2025

Brookhaven announces annual veterans resource fair scheduled for October

The Town of Brookhaven will host its annual Veterans Resource Fair on Monday, October 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., according to an announcement by Supervisor Daniel J. Panico.

Sep 10, 2025

Dr. Bernie Furshpan: Sharing a Legacy of Holocaust Survival and Education

Dr. Bernie Furshpan’s family felt the wrath of the Holocaust, now he’s spreading a message of tolerance and peace.

Sep 10, 2025

Sgt. Michael S. Curtin Remembered Through the Work of The 3256 Foundation

He gave his life saving others and now the memory of Sgt. Michael S. Curtin lives on through The 3256 Foundation.

Sep 9, 2025

Sayville Middle School students planted flags in tribute of September 11.

Sayville Middle School students recently erected a tribute outside their school in memory of September 11

Sep 9, 2025

Brookhaven Town provides school supplies to over 1,600 children through INTERFACE program

Brookhaven Town’s annual Back to School Drive, organized by the Department of General Services’ Youth Bureau Division through its INTERFACE Program, provided backpacks and essential school supplies to more than 1,600 children in need this year.

Sep 9, 2025

The circle of family, friends, and officials who came together for the 3rd Annual Nick Puzio Blood Drive.

Left to die by hit-and-run drivers, Nick Puzio lives on in a bill named in his honor and an annual blood drive that saves the lives of many.

Sep 9, 2025

Smith Point Bridge 5K Run for Literacy Draws Record Crowd

Record turnout for literacy during the Smith Point Bridge 5k.

Sep 8, 2025

Potunk Masonic Lodge Prepares for Centennial with Pig Roast and Chicken BBQ

Slap on a bib for the Masonic barbecue.

Sep 8, 2025

2 for 1 Crackdown Special: Former Riverhead Drug Trafficker, Ronkonkoma Supplier Sentenced

Slater was the supplier for Reyes-Redrovan, who had relocated to Philadelphia by the time of his conviction. Court documents revealed that Reyes-Redrovan sold undercover Suffolk officers over 37 ounces of cocaine across 15 different occasions between August 2023 and March 2024.

Sep 8, 2025

Families Reel in Fun at Mastic Beach Snapper Derby

“Let’s fish” was the call at the Mastic Beach snapper derby.

Sep 8, 2025

Suffolk County Girl Scout Receives National Medal Of Honor For Heroism

A Suffolk County teen is nationally recognized for lifesaving actions that saved her mother during medical emergency.

Sep 8, 2025

Feast of Liberata honoree Gene Perry with his wife, Kathryn.

They were feasting in Patchogue

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Sports

Ex-Giants and Jets Wife Runs for Congress

The wife of former New York Giants and New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress has announced her run for New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District. Attorney and former Penn State athlete Tiffany Burress is seeking the seat currently held by Rep. Nellie Pou.


Sports

Desai is Now #1 in the Country

Smithtown East High School junior Trishna Desai delivered a historic performance recently, bowling an impressive 804 series. The milestone marked the first 800 series recorded in Suffolk County girls bowling in more than six years, a rare achievement that immediately turned heads across the county. Desai’s remarkable series featured game scores of 268, 279, and 257, showcasing consistency, power, and precision throughout the set.


Sports

Mangano Makes More History

Shoreham-Wading River wrestler Gavin Mangano added another historic achievement to his résumé by capturing his fourth Eastern States Classic championship. Widely regarded as the toughest in-season wrestling tournament in the East, the Eastern States Classic once again showcased Mangano’s dominance on the mat.