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Brewport Coffee House Joins MMSCL, Blending Books and Brews in Shirley
Brewport Coffee House marked the opening of its third location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 12, at the newly renovated Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library (MMSCL)
Spiritual Leader of Suffolk County Catholics Delivers Holy Week Homily
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Center Bishop, The Most Reverend John O. Barres, delivered a homily on Palm Center for the 1.2 million baptized Catholics in Suffolk and Nassau Counties.
Supervisor Panico Provides Mastic-Shirley Update
Home Goods, Five Guys, and a new bank for Mastic-Shirley.
Dawson on Special Olympics NY polar plunge in Calverton: 'It's an amazing opportunity'
Special Olympics New York is preparing for its ninth annual Splish Splash Polar Plunge in Calverton on Saturday, April 26, inviting participants to take a dip in the cold waters to support local athletes.
State of Suffolk: Cybersecurity, Sewerage Discussed in County Exec Romaine's Address
The longtime legislator spoke before the Suffolk County Legislature in Riverhead on Tuesday.
Money Talks: Chipotle CEO Says ‘Yes’ to Extra Guac, Earns Billionaire Status
Forbes added Chipotle founder and former CEO Steve Ells and 287 others to its updated "World Billionaires List" published at the tail-end of March.
New businesses open in Stony Brook Village with supportive community leaders present
On April 11, 2025, Stony Brook Village in Farmingville, NY, witnessed three ribbon-cutting ceremonies, marking the openings of new and expanding businesses on Main Street.
Beauty in the Breakdown: An SSP Play-by-Play of Dave’s Hot Chicken’s LI Debut
Long Island’s first “Dave’s Hot Chicken” is situated at 207 Glen Gove Road Carle Place, and grand-opened last week.
Tangier Smith Elementary School Class Welcomes Student Pilot Via Zoom
Third-grade students in Mrs. Caitlin Contes and Ms. Michelle Montalbano’s class at Tangier Smith Elementary School recently welcomed – via Zoom – Luke Zadrazil, a college freshman currently attending Averett University in Danville, Virginia, to discuss his studies to become a certified flight instructor and eventually a commercial airline pilot.
Sponsor Announced for Brookhaven Recycling Efforts
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and members of the Town Council accepted a check for $5,000 from Suffolk Credit Union, a sponsor of the 2025 Town of Brookhaven Recycling Events. The contribution will support thirteen E-Waste, Paper Shredding, and Drug Take Back events across the Town.
Dive Club president on first film festival: 'Renowned divers from all over the country'
The Dive Club will host its first-ever film festival on Saturday, April 12, bringing together diving enthusiasts and renowned explorers for an evening celebrating the ocean’s wonders.
Unsolved Cases During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Crime Victims Rights' Week is this week and Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) is looking for your help. SCPD hopes to garner information from the public to aid getting justice for victims.
Brookhaven launches website for Vision Zero community engagement
Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro has introduced a new website to involve the community in developing a Townwide Vision Zero Action Plan.
Readmission Season: DA’s Office to Regain Federable Equitable Sharing Program Funding
Congressmen Garbarino and LaLota assisted on the approx. $13 million victory for DA Tierney.
Brookhaven Town secures sponsors for 2025 recycling events
Farmingville, NY - Supervisor Daniel J. Panico of Brookhaven Town has announced that Suffolk Credit Union will sponsor the town's 2025 recycling events.
Puntillo on Penguin Egg Hunt at Long Island Aquarium: 'It's available to all kids that come and visit'
The Long Island Aquarium is offering a festive twist on Easter celebrations with its annual Penguin Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20.
Dress for Success offers free job readiness program for local women
On April 23, Dress for Success Brookhaven will begin a Career EDGE Job Readiness series.
Officials thank university baseball team for beach clean-up efforts
On April 4, Brookhaven Town's Supervisor Dan Panico and Deputy Supervisor/Councilman Neil Foley visited Corey Beach in Blue Point to express their gratitude to the St. Joseph’s University “Golden Eagles” baseball team.
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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.