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Jul 7, 2025

Morbid Merch Madness: Accused Gilgo Killer’s Belongings Receiving Bananland Bids Online 

Some noteworthy relics include a 1972 Vietnam-era Jeep the Massapequa native once owned. Offers are up to $4,300 for the alleged Gilgo Killer's ride once upon a time.

Jul 6, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending June 28

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 28.

Jul 4, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending June 28

1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 3, 2025

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 28

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 28.

Jul 3, 2025

Harbes on Fourth of July celebration at Mattituck farm: 'The farm is a fun place’

Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck is hosting a Fourth of July celebration featuring free live music, family activities, and farm-fresh food from Friday, July 4, through Sunday, July 6. The event highlights include daily concerts, pig races, and the debut of two miniature Highland cows.

Jul 3, 2025

2025 Navy SEAL LT Michael P. Murphy Run Around the Lake

The race beneficiary, The LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation, was founded by Murphy’s family in 2007, driven by his belief that “education will set you free.”

Jul 3, 2025

Why I’m Watching 1993’s "Dazed and Confused" and "The Sandlot" This Week

Congratulations to all graduating seniors, party on, and most importantly: Go Yankees!

Jul 2, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending June 28

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 5 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 28.

Jul 2, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending June 28

1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 2, 2025

Strassfield on 'Independency' exhibit at Southampton Arts Center: 'It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'

Southampton Arts Center is marking Independence Day with Independency: The American Flag at 250 Years, an exhibition featuring Apollo mission flags and a George Washington kerchief among its highlights.

Jul 2, 2025

Suffolk Officials Launch Summer STOP-DWI Campaign Ahead of Fourth of July Weekend

Suffolk officials all out to stop highway carnage.

Jul 2, 2025

Panico Speaks Out on Suffolk County DSS Bypassing Housing Codes in Brookhaven

Supervisor of Brookhaven, Dan Panico, announced a major legal victory against a corporate landlord whose properties in Mastic Beach were the source of serious quality of life concerns.

Jul 2, 2025

Prior Felony Offender Sentenced for Shooting Victim Outside Billiards Bar

“Jonathan Redar, a prior felony offender, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting a family member outside a Mount Sinai bar. What began as a dispute turned into a near-deadly act of violence,” said District Attorney Tierney.

Jul 2, 2025

Advancement Announcement: Stony Brook Urologists Introduce Catheter-Free Bladder Monitoring

Stony Brook University Hospital’s latest achievement in medical advancement—the implementation of Glean Urodynamics—is the first of its kind performed on the East Coast.

Jul 2, 2025

He Wanted it to Be Here, A Moment at Gavin’s Memorial in Eastport

A moving moment of remembrance at Gavin’s memorial.

Jul 1, 2025

McKenna on Hampton's Wine & Food Classic: 'It's fun for everyone'

The Hamptons Wine & Food Classic returns to Stony Brook Southampton University for its second year on Saturday, July 19, combining live music with culinary offerings for an evening organized by Taste Long Island Events.

Jul 1, 2025

Suffolk Sheriff Celebrates First Triplets to Earn Eagle Scout in New York

Suffolk County Sheriff recognized the first set of triplets in New York and the first Black triplets in the country to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.

Jul 1, 2025

Moriches Chamber Prepares for a Blockbuster Centennial Year

100 years for the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches

Jul 1, 2025

Selfless Saints on Earth Serenaded at Oheka Castle Heroes Breakfast

Hosted by Legislator Leslie Kennedy, the Oheka Castle-set event brought heroes from across the island to Huntington—where they broke bread, traded stories, and received their flowers.

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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.