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Jul 16, 2025

We’re Not Worthy! ’90s-Obsessed “Nostalgia Fest” Sweeps LI by Storm

The free festival ran from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 2 to 9 p.m. on Saturday at Wilson Park in Mineola.

Jul 16, 2025

Brookhaven to Demolish Historic Lufker Airport in East Moriches to Preserve Open Space

Nature preserve lands at Lufker Airport in East Moriches.

Jul 16, 2025

Mosquito Larvae Treatment Coming to a Marsh Near You

Mosquito Larvae Treatment Coming to a Marsh Near You

Jul 16, 2025

Monument Honors Irish Freedom Fighter with Deep Manorville Roots

Irish revolutionaries once called Manorville home.

Jul 15, 2025

Brookhaven Honors WW II Hero Anthony P. Mazzei with Park Renaming in Blue Point

Blue Point Hero gets park named for him.

Jul 15, 2025

From a Local Pond to the World: How Dave Romeo Reeled in a Record and a Life of Purpose

More than 40 years later, Dave Romeo’s record still stands.

Jul 15, 2025

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School Introduces New Principal

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School Introduces New Principal

Jul 15, 2025

Begin the Beguine! Nesconset Chamber Concert Series Commences at Gazebo Park

The first of several planned shows in this year’s summer concert series went off without a hitch on Wednesday, July 9th, courtesy of Legislator Leslie Kennedy and the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce.

Jul 14, 2025

Sussman on Crossroads of Verse in Huntington Station: 'We try to keep it interesting'

The Walt Whitman Birthplace is hosting Crossroads of Verse, a combination of poetry and music, on Friday, July 18, followed by an open mic event for the audience.

Jul 13, 2025

She Built It with Heart: Sandra Gershonowitz Opens Bella Jeans Salon in Eastport

Her legacy is being built by hand, by heart, and with a community that loves her back.

Jul 13, 2025

A “BOW WOW” Event at the Waterways

Where the woman where wowed by the BOW.

Jul 13, 2025

“Protecting New York’s Farms, Protecting Our Nation”

DeStefano to China: Stay away from our farmland.

Jul 13, 2025

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 5

1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 11, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 5

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 July 5.

Jul 11, 2025

Long Island Tragedy: Moriches Teen Indicted for Drunken Vehicular Homicide of his Friend

Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo Fuertes, 18, was also charged with Manslaughter in the Second Degree—amongst several other charges—for his purported role in the death of his backseat passenger, Scarleth Samaniego-Urgiles, of East Hampton, last month.

Jul 11, 2025

Medford Kitten Given a New Lease on Life

Medford Kitten Given a New Lease on Life

Jul 11, 2025

A new park opens in Patchogue.

Suffolk Legislator Dominick Thorne cuts the ribbon at the grand reopening of the Richard Monko Preserve at Canaan Lake in Patchogue as Jillian Mehrhoff with the Greater Patchogue of Commerce looks on.

Jul 10, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending July 5

1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 10, 2025

Suffolk Water Authority to Receive $34 Million in Toxic Chemical Settlement

Here’s $34 million to clean water.

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Sports

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.


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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.


Sports

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.