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Brookhaven hosts 10th annual Arbor Day tree seedling giveaway
On April 25, 2025, the Town of Brookhaven conducted its 10th Annual Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway in Farmingville, New York.
Supervisor Panico honors local fire departments at annual installation dinners
On April 26, Supervisor Dan Panico attended events to honor the Manorville and Medford Fire Departments.
AI Data Center Urged for Brookhaven Lab
Suffolk Comptroller Kennedy thinks this site would be the perfect location for a major AI data center.
Scouts Restore Historic Tallmadge Trail at St. George Manor
Scouts walk in the footsteps of American heroes in Tallmadge Trail cleanup.
Panico attends "Take Back 25" Clean Up event with volunteers
On April 27, 2025, Supervisor Dan Panico and numerous volunteers commenced the fourth annual "Take Back 25" Clean Up in Coram, an initiative aimed at beautifying New York State Route 25 through several communities, including Coram, Middle Island,...
Repavement Project Underway at Blydenburgh County Park
“This project has really been 30 years overdue,” said Legislator Leslie Kennedy.
Community Library Budget Approved; Kimmerling and Maiorana Returned as Trustees
Voters in the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library District overwhelmingly approved the library’s 2025-2026 operating budget on Tuesday, April 22, by a vote of 400 to 249 — a decisive 62 percent margin of support.
Suffolk Sheriff’s Office Arrests Fugitive Wanted For Child Exploitation Charges In Kansas
Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Bureau Deputy Sheriff Investigators, in conjunction with US Marshal Regional Task Force arrested 32-year-old Peter Czech, a fugitive from justice from the State of Kansas.
Stump Pond Update: Romaine, Leg. Kennedy Keen on Blydenburgh Dam Revival
"I am sure that we will one day welcome Stump Pond back to our community," said Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine.
Bubbakoo's Brings the BOOM BOOM! New Burrito Joint Opens in Huntington
The Jersey Shore-founded, laid-back and surf-positive new restaurant is located at 7 E Jericho Turnpike in Huntington.
Town of Brookhaven organizes successful beach clean-up at Mt. Sinai Cedar Beach
On April 19, 2025, the Town of Brookhaven organized an "Every Day is Earth Day" beach clean-up at Mt.
Brookhaven honors Frank Rivera for efforts in sarcoidosis advocacy
Councilmembers Jane Bonner and Neil Manzella of the Town of Brookhaven have acknowledged Frank Rivera for his advocacy work in support of individuals with sarcoidosis, an uncommon inflammatory disease.
Brookhaven Town Hosts Free Rabies Clinic, Providing Vital Vaccinations to Suffolk Pets
The event, held at Brookhaven’s Animal Shelter on Horseblock Road, provided free rabies vaccinations to 183 dogs, cats, and ferrets, ensuring the health and safety of pets throughout the community.
Time Warp Takes on South Shore Once More: Patchogue Theatre, Meet 'Rocky Horror' Tour
Original "Columbia" actress Nell Campbell will host. Tickets are $43-$83, and go on sale on Friday, April 25th at 10 a.m.
Gordon Heights Fire Department celebrates installation of officers with community leaders
On April 19, 2025, Supervisor Dan Panico, alongside other elected officials, attended the Gordon Heights Fire Department's annual Installation Dinner.
Earth Day Exhale: Arrests Made in Illegal Pine Barrens Dumping
Joao Abreu and Jeanne Rodriguez were arrested and charged with Felonious Criminal Mischief.
Manorville farmer on festival: 'It's a celebration of the farm's opening for the season'
Lenny Bruno Farms will kick off its 2025 season with a family-friendly festival on Saturday, April 26, featuring live music, local food and activities for all ages.
Community to Celebrate 103rd Birthday of WWII Vet and Former Brookhaven Councilman Gene Gerrard
Not many hit 103 years old, but this former Brookhaven Councilman did.
Marine Response Team Activated After Kayaker Becomes Trapped in Terrell River
In the first water rescue for the year over the Easter weekend, the Marine Incident Response Team (MIRT) responded to a challenging water rescue in the Terrell River, within the East Moriches Fire District.
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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.
2025 New York Jets Preview
Out with the old and in with the new is the theme of this 2025 version of the New York Jets. Gang Green parted ways with their old QB Aaron Rodgers, who they pushed all their chips in on, and they will have a new head coach on the sidelines as well.
2025 New York Giants Preview
The New York Giants have made wholesale changes and when we look at the 2025 installation of this Giants team it should look vastly different than we have watched.