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Aug 18, 2025

Shell-ebrating Suffolk’s Oyster Comeback at First Ever Jamboree

Rebirth of the Long Island Oyster is celebrated at first ever jamboree.

Aug 18, 2025

Sayville Teen Arrested in Smith Point Beach Stabbing

Teens clashing down the beach from the Oyster Jamboree leads to stabbing.

Aug 18, 2025

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.

Aug 18, 2025

Rare Deer Spotted in East Patchogue

“At first l thought it was a goat,” said Leslie Lenahan of her stranger visitor.

Aug 18, 2025

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.

Aug 17, 2025

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.

Aug 15, 2025

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.

Aug 15, 2025

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.

Aug 15, 2025

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.

Aug 15, 2025

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.

Aug 14, 2025

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.

Aug 14, 2025

Water Warning: Authority Says Heavy Summer Usage Threatens Suffolk’s Supply

Officials urge immediate conservation to protect water pressure and firefighting capability.

Aug 14, 2025

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.

Aug 14, 2025

Patchogue Firefighter Dan Brooks Honored as Volunteer of the Year

When the alarm bell rings, volunteer Dan Brooks answers the call.

Aug 14, 2025

The house on Washington Avenue rammed by teenagers in a stolen car.

Young punks terrorize Mastic Beach neighborhood in a stolen car.

Aug 14, 2025

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.

Aug 14, 2025

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.

Aug 14, 2025

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.

Aug 13, 2025

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.

Aug 13, 2025

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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Sports

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.


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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.