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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.

Mar 5, 2025

Cast Reactions to The New Yorker Calling "Christmas Eve in Miller's Point" Oscar-Snubbed

Shortly after ranking Smithtown native Tyler Taormina's latest feature his number-two film of 2024, The New Yorker's Richard Brody wrote that Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress nominations are deserved.

Mar 5, 2025

Foul Play Suspected: Central Islip Man Found Dead at Blue Point Beach

Carlos Lopez, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene—the result of fatal stab wounds.

Mar 5, 2025

Theatre Three director on Port Jefferson play festival: 'a place to nurture new works'

A tradition of homage to one-act plays—from around the world—continues with Theatre Three Productions’ annual festival from March 8 through April 5.

Mar 4, 2025

Meet Hamilton, the New Therapy Dog for the Suffolk Police Department

When it gets too much, they see Hamilton.

Mar 4, 2025

New Voting Machines on Tap for Suffolk

Residents make a dry run on new voting machines to be debuted in Southampton.

Mar 4, 2025

The Sequel Nobody Asked For: More Yoo-Humor for Your Troubles

How long is too long for a diner date?

Mar 4, 2025

Where You Want to Be: Taking Back Sunday to Headline Great South Bay Music Festival

The summer series is slated for July 24-27 at Patchogue’s Shorefront Park.

Mar 3, 2025

William Floyd High School Barbering Academy Debuts Instagram Video Series

The William Floyd High School Barbering Academy unveils a brand-new social media video series called “Undefined”.

Mar 3, 2025

William Floyd Students Hospitalized After Eating Pot Gummies

The William Floyd School District made an announcement to the public on social media about an incident involving marijuana gummies being distributed at the middle school.

Mar 3, 2025

Connetquot Honors “Digital Heroes”

In celebration of Digital Learning Day the Connetquot Central School District honored and recognized teachers around the district who are leading the way in utilizing and integrating digital tools, dubbing them “Digital Heroes.”

Mar 3, 2025

Take a Load Off, Softee: Beloved Ice Cream Truck Franchise Docks at East Islip Storefront

Mister Softee has taken over the 195 Carleton Avenue in East Islip storefront previously in operation as Pam's Ice Cream Shoppe.

Mar 3, 2025

Brookhaven announces recipients of the 2025 Women’s Recognition Awards

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has revealed the recipients of the 2025 Women's Recognition Awards.

Mar 3, 2025

Stellar Show for South Shore Skywatchers

Skywatchers gathered along the South Shore to see the Planetary Parade were treated to an incredible sunset.

Mar 3, 2025

Bird Flu Worries Continue on Long Island

The Deadly Outbreak Behind the Rising Egg Prices.

Mar 3, 2025

Wind Cables Coming Through

Onlookers flow in to view once-in-a-lifetime installation.

Mar 3, 2025

Free Mulch/Wood chips at Many Town Locations

Spring is almost here and so is free mulch/wood chips from Brookhaven Town.

Mar 3, 2025

South Shore Statesman to Wed

Meet the Suffolk couple who announced their nuptials.

Mar 2, 2025

Smithtown Fire Department honors late Father Daniel Bitsko by renaming meeting room

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced the renaming of its Main Meeting Room in memory of Father Daniel Bitsko, a respected member of both the department and the local community.

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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.


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Opened Up Their Eager Eyes: School Time Once Again in South Country

On their first day back at school, eelementary students were greeted by their new teachers and given a preview of the learning activities they would participate in over the next several months.


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Welcome Back! Center Moriches Celebrates New School Year

Classes kicked off for Clayton Huey Elementary School, Center Moriches Middle School and Center Moriches High School on Wednesday, September 3rd.