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Two Killed in Ronkonkoma Crash
Peconic Street in Ronkonkoma was the tragic scene of a car crash over weekend that killed two people.
Suffolk County Legislature Recognizes Outstanding Teens
Twenty-three teens were recently awarded medals for extraordinary efforts in volunteer service, personal development, exploration, and physical fitness
Local Artist Takes Yard Sale Signs to a New Level
They’re not just yard sale signs, they’re works of art.
SUNY ReConnect Off and Running in Suffolk County
SUNY ReConnect incentivizes education and training in fields that have shortages in today’s economy
Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 16
1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Long Island Nets postpone annual Summer Fest at Jones Beach due to flooding
The Long Island Nets will host their annual Summer Fest at Jones Beach in Wantagh, with expanded programming aimed at engaging the Long Island community beyond basketball. Originally scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23, the event has been postponed due to regional flooding, with a rescheduled date to be announced.
Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 16
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 16.
Brookhaven Town announces annual women’s services conference set for October
The Town of Brookhaven’s Department of General Services, Division of Women’s Services, will hold its 16th Annual Women’s Services Conference on Saturday, October 4.
The Fire Bug Who Torched East Moriches
Reporter Robert Chartuk remembers the night a firebug burned down the East Moriches fire house.
Brookhaven schedules public hearings for Mastic Beach Neighborhood Road redevelopment
A series of public hearings will be held at the upcoming Brookhaven Town Board Meeting on August 28 to discuss the Neighborhood Road Redevelopment Project in Mastic Beach.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest diesel during week ending Aug. 16
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. 16.
ShopRite Run the Farm event sets new record for participation and fundraising
The annual ShopRite Run the Farm event took place on August 16 at Bethel Hobbs Farm in Centereach, marking its 11th year.
Suffolk County Honors Volunteer Firefighter of the Year
Selden’s Bill Xikis is a Firefighter of the Year.
Elected officials join environmental advocates for a tour of the Peconic River Estuary.
Officials hop on the boat to get a first hand look at the Peconic Estuary.
“Weapons” as School Shooting Text: Real Horror, Real Actors and Backloaded Witchcraft
Beyond enriching the current state of the genre with Tarantino-esque, character-based chapter division, Zach Cregger's $161 million smash hit reportedly siphoned calculated inspiration from Denis Villeneuve’s 2013 film “Prisoners.”
Not Just Salad: Popular Chain Opens Up New Location in East Meadow
The 2411 Hempstead Turnpike, Clearmeadow Plaza location is the latest local eatery to earn the whimsical review treatment from these salad fingers.
Brookhaven officials oversee demolition of vacant house in Mount Sinai
Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Jane Bonner were present at 1 Sunken Valley Road in Mount Sinai as the Town of Brookhaven oversaw the demolition of a vacant property on August 19.
Town of Brookhaven offers free career readiness series for local women
The Town of Brookhaven Women’s Services Division is launching the Career EDGE Job Readiness series this September, offering free career development support for unemployed and under-employed women.
Brookhaven receives seventh consecutive AAA credit rating from Moody's
The Town of Brookhaven has maintained its top-tier credit ratings, with both Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings assigning the municipality an AAA rating with a stable outlook.
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Undersheriff Kuehhas Honored After 40 Years Service in NY
Suffolk County officials gathered in Yaphank to honor Undersheriff Steven Kuehhas as he marked his retirement after four decades of public service.