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“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.”
Not Just Salad: Popular Chain Opens Up New Location in East Meadow
The 2411 Hempstead Turnpike, Clearmeadow Plaza location is the latest local eatery to earn the whimsical review treatment from these salad fingers.
Brookhaven officials oversee demolition of vacant house in Mount Sinai
Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Jane Bonner were present at 1 Sunken Valley Road in Mount Sinai as the Town of Brookhaven oversaw the demolition of a vacant property on August 19.
Town of Brookhaven offers free career readiness series for local women
The Town of Brookhaven Women’s Services Division is launching the Career EDGE Job Readiness series this September, offering free career development support for unemployed and under-employed women.
Brookhaven receives seventh consecutive AAA credit rating from Moody's
The Town of Brookhaven has maintained its top-tier credit ratings, with both Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings assigning the municipality an AAA rating with a stable outlook.
Where drivers found cheapest regular gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 16
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 16.
New Correction Officers Are On the Job
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office held a graduation ceremony for 12 new Correction Officers.
Get Moving with the Blue!
The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) partnered with FRQNCY gym in Islip for the final ‘Workout with a Cop’ session of the summer.
Suffolk County Police Deparment: Woman Dies After Being Hit by Bus
A tragic accident in Port Jefferson Station took the life of a woman Tuesday night.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending Aug. 16
2 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Officials Urge Caution as Hurricane Erin Passes Offshore
Officials urge caution as Erin spins in the Atlantic.
Thorne Bill Targets Predatory Fire-Damage Contractors
Worse than ambulance chasers are companies at fire scenes.
New AP at Brookhaven Elementary! Introducing Mr. Gavin Rodgers
Before joining South Country School District, the Center Moriches resident previously served as dean of Students at Wagner Middle School in Manhattan and assistant principal of P.S. 54 in Queens.
See You in Stony Brook Village, LIMEHOF Americana and the Heartbreak Prince
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will host their first "Americana Music Festival" on Aug. 23rd at their 97 Main Street headquarters in Stony Brook Village from 12-6 p.m.
Men Rescued from Capsized Sailboat in Great South Bay
Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued two people from the Great South Bay.
Sturgeon Moon Rises Red Over the South Shore
Blood red Sturgeon Moon made deeper by the wild fires in Canada.
SCPD Commissioner Catalina Swears In New Recruit Class
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina swore in the latest class of Suffolk County Police recruits.
Mr. Zeldin Comes to Hauppauge: EPA Head Slams Lithium Battery Plant Proposal
Outraged residents and local leaders united at the Hauppauge Fire Department on Monday, August 18th—where former Congressman, gubernatorial candidate and current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head Lee Zeldin led the charge against BESS.
Incident Overview: From March Hospitalizations to Bail-Free Release
Timeline of charges for gummy poisoning suspect Wilmer Castillo Garcia.
Stony Brook Dam Stalemate Persists One Year Later
Dam impasse keeps residents isolated.
Daily Feed
Bo Knows Fantasy
This week, the New York Mets lost out on Kyle Tucker and quickly pivoted to Bo Bichette, and for fantasy purposes, this is an absolute win for Bichette managers and those targeting the star. You will hear talk that Bichette is switching positions, and long term that is why some teams were hesitant to commit to lengthy contracts, but for fantasy players, that should not matter at all.
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.
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.