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Shell-ebrating Suffolk’s Oyster Comeback at First Ever Jamboree
Rebirth of the Long Island Oyster is celebrated at first ever jamboree.
Sayville Teen Arrested in Smith Point Beach Stabbing
Teens clashing down the beach from the Oyster Jamboree leads to stabbing.
Tierney Angered After Indicted Guatemalan Foreign National Released
Suffolk County DA expressed outrage that Garcia was not held on bail, considering his alleged crimes against children and flight risk to evade prosecution.
Rare Deer Spotted in East Patchogue
“At first l thought it was a goat,” said Leslie Lenahan of her stranger visitor.
Shorefront Park in Patchogue to Get New Playground Equipment
Shorefront Park in Patchogue will receive about $340,000 in a New York State grant to upgrade the playground in Shorefront Park.
Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 9
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 9.
Cheapest E85 gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 9
2 gas stations had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Romaine Floats Yaphank Market for Local Produce Hub
No need to go to the Bronx for local produce under a plan by County Executive Ed Romaine.
Deer Park High School named NYS Most Outstanding ‘Best Buddies’ Chapter
Deer Park High School’s Best Buddies Chapter won big at the Best Buddies Leadership Conference. They were named “Most Outstanding’ chapter.
LIMEHOF’s Inaugural Music Doc Fest Winners Announced
“In our very first year, the LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival exceeded all expectations by uniting filmmakers, musicians, and audiences in a shared love of music’s power to inspire,” said Executive Director Tom Needham.
Where drivers found cheapest midgrade gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 9
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 3 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 9.
Water Warning: Authority Says Heavy Summer Usage Threatens Suffolk’s Supply
Officials urge immediate conservation to protect water pressure and firefighting capability.
Justice Department Releases Suffolk County Police Department from Monitoring
After eleven years of oversight, the US Department of Justice announced that it will end federal oversight of the Suffolk County Police Department.
Patchogue Firefighter Dan Brooks Honored as Volunteer of the Year
When the alarm bell rings, volunteer Dan Brooks answers the call.
The house on Washington Avenue rammed by teenagers in a stolen car.
Young punks terrorize Mastic Beach neighborhood in a stolen car.
Brookhaven IDA Closes on Apartment Complex Proposed for Patchogue River
An intended 262-unit, four-story rental apartment complex, featuring affordable and workforce housing, is slated for the Village of Patchogue, courtesy of 214 Main Owner, LLC, of Farmingdale, which is an affiliate of Nord Development Group.
Call it a Comeback! You Can’t Kill Kilwin’s in Patchogue
Christine and Brian Viscount, owners of Port Jefferson Kilwins since 2017, stepped in to re-open the briefly out of commission Patchogue Main Street location this summer.
Walter on Lighthouse Weekend at Montauk Point: 'We have somewhat of a following'
The Montauk Point Lighthouse will host Lighthouse Weekend on Saturday, Aug. 16, and Sunday, Aug. 17, offering visitors a look into the history of one of the nation’s oldest working lighthouses.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Aug. 9
2 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 9
1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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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.