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Mar 10, 2025

Pine Barrens Ablaze: Town Officials React to Saturday's Wildfires

"This is a coordinated effort to make sure this does not turn into 1995," Supervisor Pancio said in reference to the Sunrise wildfires that torched 4,500 acres of wooded land and about a dozen homes nearly thirty years ago.

Mar 10, 2025

Massive Wildfire Breaks Out in the Westhampton Pine Barrens

A devastating wildfire broke out in the Pine Barrens Saturday afternoon resulting in a declaration of a state of emergency. Over 400 acres were burned.

Mar 9, 2025

Suffolk Says Thanks for Heroic Sunrise Fire Effort

Gratitude on tap for those who fought the fire.

Mar 9, 2025

Rapid Response Contains Pine Barrens Blaze, 1995 Conflagration Avoided

Residents breathe a sigh of relief as s repeat of the devastating 1995 fire is averted.

Mar 9, 2025

Residents Speak Out at Hauppauge Rally

Residents speak out at Hauppauge rally. Here’s what they had to say.

Mar 9, 2025

Suffolk Legislature Seeks Applicants for Page Program

Hands-on opportunity to get involved with county government.

Mar 9, 2025

$78.5 Million for William Floyd School Improvements, $0 Impact on Taxpayers

Unique opportunity for residents to vote on $78.5 million in school improvements at no additional cost to taxpayers.

Mar 9, 2025

Preservation Boost for Historic Moriches Home

Historic Hawkins House receives preservation boost.

Mar 7, 2025

Kudos Our Hero: Red Cross Volunteer Saves Life in Deer Park, Honored by Local Leaders

Suffolk County legislators came together on March 6th to celebrate a Deer Park resident who put her CPR certification to noble use.

Mar 7, 2025

Brookhaven announces results of successful 2025 winter coat drive

The Town of Brookhaven has announced the results of its 2025 Winter Coat Drive, organized by the Brookhaven Town Youth Bureau's INTERFACE Program.

Mar 7, 2025

$20,000 Grant for Patchogue-Medford Library Branch

Assemblyman DeStefano lands a $20,000 state grant for Medford library annex.

Mar 7, 2025

Moriches Coast Guard Auxiliary Recognized #1 for Enhancing Water Safety

They are #1 in keeping local waters safe.

Mar 7, 2025

Brookhaven announces sponsorships for 2025 recycling events

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico, alongside members of the Town Council, received a $20,000 donation from four sponsors for the 2025 Spring and Fall Recycling Events.

Mar 7, 2025

Brookhaven announces annual health fair with JVC Broadcasting sponsorship

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico has announced that the 5th Annual Health and Wellness Fair will take place on May 17.

Mar 7, 2025

Holtsville Ecology Site announces spring gardening classes for all ages

Spring gardening classes are set to begin at the Holtsville Ecology Site & Animal Preserve in Farmingville, NY.

Mar 6, 2025

Rosalie Hanson: A Woman on Fire for Civic Responsibility

Women’s History Month recognition for a Suffolk Tax Fighter

Mar 6, 2025

Brookhaven Supervisor Launches TV Show

On March 4, Supervisor Daniel J. Panico was present for the debut recording of his television program, "Supervisor Panico On The Air," at a new TV studio in Farmingville, NY.

Mar 6, 2025

K-12 Districtwide Art Show to showcase student artwork at William Floyd High School

The annual K-12 Districtwide Art Show is set to take place on Thursday, March 6, from 6 to 8 pm at William Floyd High School.

Mar 6, 2025

Mastic Beach Ambulance Company Announces 2024 Top Responder and Volunteer Hours Awards

The Mastic Beach Ambulance Company gave out its annual Top Responder and Volunteer Hours Awards.

Mar 5, 2025

Brookhaven councilwoman brings town hall meetings directly to residents

Brookhaven Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig is set to host in-district office hours at the Moriches Bay Recreation Center in Center Moriches on Tuesday, March 18th.

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Education

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.


Local

Judge Allows Cutting-Edge DNA Evidence in Gilgo Murder Case

DNA evidence is approved in Gilgo murder case.


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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.