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Man Killed in Early Morning House Fire in Manorville
Tragic fire claims the life of Manorville man.
Finding Qi: New Exhibit Features the Creative Vision of Robert Oxnam
A rare disorder spurs scholar to artistic heights.
New York’s Local Wine and Spirits Stores Threatened by Proposed Bill in Albany
Local wine and liquor storeowners fear a bill in the New York State legislature that would allow wine sales in grocery stores will put them out of business.
New Beaches Created Thanks to FIMP
FIMP has brought some new beaches along Fire Island.
It’s Giving Groundhog Day: Hauppauge Car Meet Leads to Shirley Vehicle Impounding
Clyde Jean Baptiste's BMW was impounded in Shirley as evidence of unlawful fleeing, according to authorities.
Patti Seal—Former Patchogue Village Clerk—Passes at 68
First elected as a Patchogue Village trustee in 2004, Seal became clerk the following year.
Wertheim Project Earns Eagle Award for Local Scout
Bee hotel leads to an award for this local scout
Mastic Beach Matriarch Catherine Elizabeth “Kitty” Hennessey, 89
She was a beloved matriarch whose warmth, generosity, and devotion to faith and family left a lasting imprint on all who knew her.
Brookhaven invites residents to join annual clean-up event on May 17
Residents of Brookhaven are being encouraged to register for the 17th Annual Great Brookhaven Clean Up, as announced by Town Supervisor Dan Panico.
Sea of Green Along Center Moriches Main Street
Center Moriches gets a visit from St. Patrick during the parade in his honor.
Thomas Buffa honored as Suffolk County Commissioner of the Year
Commissioner and former Chief Thomas Buffa has been recognized as the 2024 Commissioner of the Year by the Suffolk County Fire District Officers Association.
March Weather Cooperates for Westhampton St. Patrick’s Parade
The streets of Westhampton Beach were green and festive.
Water is the Topic of a Middle Island Talk
They’re talking about water in Middle Island.
Calabro Lodge Welcomes the Community to Celebrate St. Joseph
St. Joseph’s feast coming to Mastic Beach
Wet Paints Studio Group Art Exhibit
Local artists to light up Port Jefferson in an upcoming exhibit
Local Reps React to Rt. 347 Reconstruction Acceleration
Gov. Hochul and the NYSDOT announced on Friday that construction on a bridge at the Centereach interchange of NYS-347 and Nicolls Rd. would be moved up from 2034 to 2028.
Smith Point Abuzz with Wind Turbine Work
Continuing coverage of the massive Sunrise Wind construction project at Smith Point.
Brookhaven Town Clerk brings mobile office tour to local libraries
On March 13, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle visited the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library as part of his 2025 Mobile Office tour.
Brookhaven Town Supervisor discusses housing market challenges at real estate luncheon
On March 13, 2025, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico participated as a panelist at the Real Estate Institute’s Annual Spring Luncheon.
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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.
Judge Allows Cutting-Edge DNA Evidence in Gilgo Murder Case
DNA evidence is approved in Gilgo murder case.
Hardekopf on Walk to End Alzheimer's in Fire Island: 'I view our walks as one big support group'
Relatively new to Fire Island, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s will spread its message of hope on Sunday, Sept. 7.