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Crowd Turns Out for the Manorville Fire Department’s 3rd Annual BBQ Rib Cook Off
Grills were sizzling at the Manorville Fire Department cook off.
A BWI Roll: Mastic Beach Man in Hot Water for Drunken Hampton Bays Crash
DA Tierney announced the defendant allegedly crashed a 33-foot vessel in Hampton Bays’ Shinnecock Canal, seriously injuring his fiancée as a result.
A Match Made in Local Heaven: Suffolk County Signs Groundbreaking Contract with Airbnb
To streamline payment of the Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax, Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr. has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the popular vacation home rentals company.
Massive Structure Fire Over the Weekend in Shirley
The Mastic Fire Department was returning from an alarm in the area, responded to the mutual aid call, becoming the first fire engine at the scene.
Tri-Hamlet 250th Committee Kicks Off Semiquincentennial Celebrations with “Fired Up for Freedom” Event
Local residents are already gearing up for the nation’s 250th birthday next year.
Brookhaven relocates glass recycling site in Stony Brook
Farmingville, NY - Brookhaven Town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich has announced the relocation of a glass recycling site in the Stony Brook/Setauket area.
Fairy Dust and Smiles: Fairy Michelle Brings Sparkling Magic to Gavin’s Treasures in Center Moriches
Mystical, magical Fairy Hair experience in Center Moriches.
Workers Rejoice: No Taxes on Tips
South Shore Press Man on the Street Robert Chartuk asked what people thought about no taxes on tips.
Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 12
1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Cheapest E85 gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 12
1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Water Authority Lawsuit Over Toxic Contamination Goes to Trial
Water authority sues to get the toxins out.
Historic Avery Estate Comes Alive with Matt Taylor Concert
From working on the farm to starring at it, Matt Taylor in concert at the historic Avery Estate
Violent Felon Sentenced for Shooting into Occupied House in Mastic Beach
A shooter fired a semi-automatic handgun into the “wrong” house in Mastic Beach after a dispute
Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending July 12
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12.
Brookhaven announces INTERFACE Back to School Drive for July-August 2025
Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has announced the Brookhaven Town Department of General Service’s Youth Bureau Division will conduct its annual INTERFACE Back to School Drive from July 28 through August 22.
Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 12
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12.
DeNatale Concludes Grand Knight Term: ‘It Was My Honor to Serve’
Changing of the guard at the local K of C
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending July 12
1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
“Daddy’s All Right”: The Miraculous Recovery of Alan Beck
After 8 Minutes Dead, He Came Back to Say: “Daddy’s All Right”
South Country School Names New Humanities Director
The South Country Central School District Board of Education has appointed Kristen Fehr-Thompson as the district’s new humanities director.
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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.
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.
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.