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Sep 5, 2025

Happy to Report Peacock’s Local Newsroom-Set ‘Office’ Spinoff “The Paper” Gets it Right

As a series, “The Paper” is mass-appeal funny with just enough “inside baseball” to fill us journos with glee and sans regret that we were not tabbed to consult.

Sep 5, 2025

The Queen’s Gambit: Can Hochul’s Atomic Aspirations Keep the Lights on?

A veteran of reporting on nuclear energy since the 1980’s Robert Chartuk takes a look at Gov. Hochul’s nuclear gambit.

Sep 4, 2025

Eastport-South Manor officially opens for 2025-2026 school year

Eastport-South Manor students filled with excitement for the start of a new school year.

Sep 4, 2025

Connetquot Welcomes Students Back for the 2025-26 School Year

It’s all smiles as students flock back to school in the Connetquot Central School District.

Sep 4, 2025

Hardekopf on Walk to End Alzheimer's in Fire Island: 'I view our walks as one big support group'

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will return to Fire Island on Sunday, Sept. 7, as part of a growing effort to expand awareness, support services and fundraising for Alzheimer’s research across Long Island.

Sep 4, 2025

Brookhaven completes resurfacing project on Old Town Road

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro has announced the completion of a major resurfacing project on Old Town Road, covering a 4.2-mile section from New York State Route 112 in Coram to New York State Route 347/Nesconset...

Sep 4, 2025

Opened Up Their Eager Eyes: School Time Once Again in South Country

On their first day back at school, eelementary students were greeted by their new teachers and given a preview of the learning activities they would participate in over the next several months.

Sep 4, 2025

Welcome Back! Center Moriches Celebrates New School Year

Classes kicked off for Clayton Huey Elementary School, Center Moriches Middle School and Center Moriches High School on Wednesday, September 3rd.

Sep 4, 2025

Judge Allows Cutting-Edge DNA Evidence in Gilgo Murder Case

DNA evidence is approved in Gilgo murder case.

Sep 3, 2025

Beaming with Bellport Pride: Local HS Senior Named “Ex Officio” Board Member

Bellport High School senior Madison Artura replaces Lauren La Grega on the South Country Central School District board.

Sep 3, 2025

Arianna and Antonio Guler at their new Mr. Softee shop in Center Moriches.

From trucks to toppings: Shirley brothers scoop up a sweet new chapter in Center Moriches.

Sep 3, 2025

Knights of Columbus Launch Food Drive and Raffle to Support Local Families

Knights on a mission to help the hungry.

Sep 3, 2025

Artist Elaine Ryder-Thompson Selected to Paint 45th Ryder Cup Poster at Bethpage Black

Among the fanfare of the Ryder’s Cup is Suffolk Artist Elaine Ryder-Thompson.

Sep 3, 2025

Special Recycling Event in Brookhaven

The Town of Brookhaven is holding the next Special Recycling event Saturday, September 13 from 9am to 1 pm at Bayport-Blue Point Public Library.

Sep 3, 2025

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Announce Contest Winners

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) announced the five winners of its annual Holiday Light Show Design Contest.

Sep 2, 2025

Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Launches Corrections Intelligence Center

New corrections intelligence program launched to make jails safer.

Sep 1, 2025

Man Dies After Jumping from Fire Island Lighthouse

Tragic suicide at the Fire Island Lighthouse

Sep 1, 2025

Suffolk County Police Foundation Announces Major Fundraiser

They serve us, let’s do something for them.

Sep 1, 2025

Altice Backtracks on Channel Move After Brookhaven Pushback

Cable giant Altice USA knuckles under, agrees to keep Brookhaven’s local access channel at 18.

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Education

WFHS Showcases Programs at CTE Expo

William Floyd High School recently opened its doors to future career-minded students during its annual Career and Technical Education Expo, showcasing the breadth of opportunities available through its growing CTE program.