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Sep 27, 2024

Firefighters respond to early morning blaze on Sandalwood Drive in Smithtown

Smithtown volunteer firefighters responded to a structure fire at 31 Sandalwood Drive early on September 27, 2024.

Sep 26, 2024

Body Parts Pair Cop Pleas

Two of the suspects in the Babylon Body Parts case have copped pleas that will bring them to justice for helping cut up and dispose of the remains of two victims but spare them of murder charges.

Sep 26, 2024

Job Seeker Alert: SPCD is Hiring

If you're looking for a job, the Suffolk County Police Department is hiring for two types of positions.

Sep 26, 2024

Romaine Budget Comes With Tax Hike

Pointing to increased health care and pension costs for county workers and investments in public safety and cybersecurity, Suffolk Executive Ed Romaine has called for a tax hike in his first budget as chief executive.

Sep 26, 2024

Groundbreaking Held for High-End Patchogue Apartments

Luxury apartments with 91 units are one step closer to becoming reality in Patchogue, as local leaders and developers celebrated the groundbreaking for the new Greybarn Apartments.

Sep 26, 2024

Suffolk County SPCA to Host Free Rabies Clinic this Saturday

The Suffolk County SPCA is having its Annual Free Rabies Clinic this Saturday, September 28th, from 10am-3pm., in Gardiner Park, Montauk Highway, Bay Shore, NY.

Sep 26, 2024

Brookhaven Bulldozes and Brings Down Blighted Property

Brookhaven Bulldozes and Brings Down Blighted Property

Sep 26, 2024

Paving Projects Patched Up Brookhaven Roads

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich announced the completion of two paving projects in Port Jefferson Station.

Sep 26, 2024

Dayton Avenue School Track and Field Officially Open

The new multipurpose field and track is officially open at the Dayton Avenue School, within the Eastport-South Manor Central School District.

Sep 26, 2024

Animal Owner Pleads Guilty in Dog Mauling of Toddler

A Mastic woman couldn't control her dog, who viciously attacked and seriously injured a two-year-old child. The rampage continued when the dog attacked the young boy's uncle who was trying to stop the dog from injuring the toddler.

Sep 26, 2024

National Academic Honors for WFHS Student

National Academic Honors for WFHS Student

Sep 26, 2024

High Academic Honors for Ten William Floyd HS Students

To earn this prestigious academic designation, students must have scored a 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and a 3 or higher on four additional AP exams of their choosing.

Sep 26, 2024

ESM Students Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

Students throughout the Eastport-South Manor Central School District are taking timein their foreign language in the elementary schools classes to celebrate National HispanicHeritage Month, from September 15th, 2024, to October 15th, 2024.

Sep 26, 2024

Seven employees arrested for illegal sale and possession of controlled substances

Seven employees of the Claros Variedades convenience store chain in Suffolk County have been arrested and charged with multiple felony counts related to the illegal sale and possession of controlled substances. The individuals, ROXANA RAMOS ARGUETA, XENIA MIRANDA RODRIGUEZ, KEVIN CLAROS, IDENCIS CHAVEZ-GAMES, ANNA GRISELDA RIVERA, TERESA RAMOS CLAROS, and YESICA CLAROS RAMOS were arraigned on charges of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree.

Sep 25, 2024

Bay Shore man pleads guilty to illegal disposal of hazardous waste

Carleton Pulley, a 48-year-old resident of Bay Shore, has pleaded guilty to charges of Endangering Public Health, Safety, or the Environment in the Second Degree. The plea follows his illegal disposal of hazardous waste and old tires at the former Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center in April 2023.

Sep 25, 2024

Officials announce completion of $1.3 million Mt. Sinai paving project

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Jane Bonner have announced the completion of a 15-road paving project in Mount Sinai.

Sep 25, 2024

Bay Shore man pleads guilty to illegal disposal of hazardous waste

Carleton Pulley, a 48-year-old resident of Bay Shore, has pleaded guilty to Endangering Public Health, Safety, or the Environment in the Second Degree. This plea follows his illegal disposal of hazardous waste and old tires at the former Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center in April 2023.

Sep 25, 2024

Officials announce resurfacing project on Hawkins Path and Hawkins Road

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Jane Bonner have announced the resurfacing of Hawkins Path from Hawkins Road to County Road 83, as well as Hawkins Road from North Bicycle Path in Selden to Hawkins Path in Centereach.

Sep 25, 2024

Mastic woman pleads guilty after dog mauls toddler

Amy Willi, a 45-year-old resident of Mastic, has pleaded guilty to Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree following an incident where her dog, Kojo, mauled a two-year-old boy and attacked the child's uncle. The announcement was made by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.

Sep 25, 2024

North Babylon man indicted for attempting robbery during cleaning service hire

Christopher Doran, a 66-year-old resident of North Babylon, has been indicted for Attempted Robbery in the First Degree and related charges. The indictment follows allegations that Doran attempted to rob a woman he had hired to clean his apartment.

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Brookhaven Clerk LaValle Attends the Centereach/ Selden Civic Association Monthly Meeting

Mr. Lavalle also spoke about service improvements made by the town clerk’s office and engaged with civic members.


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Pickles & Paws 2025: New York’s Largest Animal Adoption Festival Launches This Spring in Yaphank

Connect with s furry friend at New York’s largest adoption event.


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Stay Melo: HOF Knicks Star Plugs Cannabis Brand in Farmingdale

Strain Stars will welcome the perennial All-Star on Saturday, April 19th for 1-3 p.m. meet and greets.