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Feb 16, 2026

Suffolk GOP Unveils 2026 Slate, Taps Losquadro For County Comptroller

Brookhaven’s own Dan Losquadro tapped for County Comptroller.

Feb 16, 2026

Spanish-American War Discussion Highlights Long Island Ties

Long Islander Teddy Roosevelt was a key figure in the Spanish-American War.

Feb 16, 2026

Suffolk County Water Authority files lawsuit over North Fork water main project

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) has initiated legal proceedings in Suffolk Courts against the Town of Riverhead over the North Fork Water Main Project.

Feb 14, 2026

Going Away

Ignore it; it will go away: New York Undercover by Kathryn Nocerino

Feb 14, 2026

Chamber Coalition Offers Small Business Grants

The chamber coalition knows how hard it is to run a small business, so it’s offering improvement grants.

Feb 14, 2026

Verma Tax And Accounting Solutions Takes A Proactive Approach

Not just in April, you’ll hear from this accountant all year long.

Feb 14, 2026

Tri-Hamlet Group Plans Floyd History Event

Event features Long Island’s famous signer.

Feb 13, 2026

Brookhaven receives state grant for highway department water quality improvement project

The Brookhaven Highway Department has received a $293,000 grant from New York State to support water quality improvement efforts.

Feb 13, 2026

State Urged To Repair Deadly Route 25 Corridor

Residents rally to repair dangerous route.

Feb 13, 2026

Clean Energy Or Costly Nuclear Detour?

Hochul’s $33 billion bailout of the nuclear industry.

Feb 13, 2026

Charles Wohr, 95, Air Force Veteran And Community Leader

Air Force vet and fireman who was a community leader passes away.

Feb 12, 2026

The Stakes Are High For New York in November

This may be the last chance to change the direction of New York.

Feb 10, 2026

Singer-Songwriter James O’Malley’s “Ivyland” Tops Folk Radio Charts

Folk chart topper hails from the South Shore.

Feb 10, 2026

Long Island Faces Growing Power Shortfall Risks, NERC Warns

Green New Deal failure could have dire consequences for Long Island.

Feb 9, 2026

MMS Library All Abilities Awareness Fair to Feature Paralympian Wrestler

Born with no legs, this athlete is a champion. He will be the featured speaker at the MMS Library All Abilities event on Feb. 28.

Feb 9, 2026

It’s Time To Stop Albany From Treating Long Island Like a Cash Machine

Albany takes what little we earn and we get practically nothing in return.

Feb 6, 2026

Protecting Loved Ones: How Families Identify the Need for Guardianship

Guardianship is intended as a last resort, but without advance planning, it may become the only option available.

Feb 6, 2026

William Floyd celebrates over 100 students earning SCMEA All-County music honors

This year, 112 student-musicians from the William Floyd School District were selected by the Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) to receive All-County honors for the 2025-26 school year.

Feb 6, 2026

Brookhaven announces scholarship opportunity for seniors pursuing engineering careers

Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro has announced that high school seniors living in Brookhaven Town are eligible to apply for one of two $750 scholarships offered by the Suffolk County Highway Superintendents Association.

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West Indian Advocacy Group Accuses NYC Officials of Discrimination

The West Indian Semaroon Tribe has launched a legal battle against New York City officials over alleged constitutional violations and discrimination related to cannabis enforcement policies.