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Cops Save Man from Choking on Food in Bay Shore
A man choking on a piece of food called 911, and two Suffolk County cops out of the Third Precinct responded in swift order.
Brookhaven Bulldozers Battle Blight: Another Zombie Home Bites the Dust
Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Jane Bonner were on-hand when the Town of Brookhaven demolished a vacant and abandoned “zombie house” at 118 Route 25 A in Rocky Point.
Unkechaug of Centuries Past Lent His Name to Squassux
Native American lends his name to Colonial landing.
Another Blaze in Bay Shore: Three Hospitalized in Weekend Fire a Month after one Woman Killed, Three Homes Torched
Firefighters reported to a fire at 1096 Spur Drive South just before sundown on Saturday, Feb. 22nd. Three people were ultimately taken to South Shore Hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.
The Shady Bunch: Nine Suspects Appear in Court for Sex Trafficking of 14-Year-Old Patchogue Girl
The defendants all pleaded not guilty, many of whom did so on the troubling grounds that their accuser—missing 25 days before being cinematically rescued off of an Islip Marina boat by her father on Friday, Jan. 3rd—was a willing participant.
Welcome to Long Island, Wegmans and Sprouts Farmers Market!
Located at 3260 Middle Country Road in Lake Grove, Wegmans' regular open hours for business will be 6 a.m. to midnight.
Torres endorses Cuomo for NYC Mayor and He Isn’t Running Yet
Cuomo’s comeback would require him to overcome sexual harassment allegations and questions of ethical breaches related to his book deal that caused him to resign as Governor in 2021.
Retired Officer Uses Art to Bridge Perspectives on Policing
Retired police officer looks to bridge perception gap through art.
Bayport-Blue Point High School student named National Merit Finalist
Over 1.3 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2023 PSAT or National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test which served as an initial screen of program entrants.
Crushing the Competition, One Robot at a Time
The Centereach “Cougears” and Newfield “Roverines” robotics teams competed at Adelphi Universities Vex robotics competition.
Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Statement: Suffolk County Comptroller Audit on Homeless Funds
Supervisor Dan Panico issued the following statement following an audit released by Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy, that calls into question almost $7 million in taxpayer dollars that were supposed to be spent directly on the homeless:
Brookhaven Youth Bureau Makes Prom Wishes Come True
If you’re a parent who loves getting a “buy none, get one free” discount for a prom dress for your daughter, the Town of Brookhaven has quite the deal for you.
SCALA Student Art Show in Babylon Exhibited Strong Social Statements
The Suffolk County Art Leaders Association (SCALA) held its annual High School All-County and Scholarship Show at Babylon’s Old Town Hall on West Main Street.
Suffolk Scalped for Millions in Homeless Funds
Nearly $7 million sent to homeless housing providers was misspent, according to an audit by Suffolk Comptroller John Kennedy, who is looking to claw back the funds.
Nine-Year-Old Mastic Boy Takes the Ride of a Lifetime
Jacob, a 9-year-old Mastic boy battling Neurofibromatosis Type 1, which led to a brain stem tumor, got the ride of a lifetime in a Tesla Cybertruck.
Guiding Lights at Fire Place
In Colonial Times, a breach through Fire Island allowed ships to enter Bellport Bay from the Atlantic. Residents lit fires to guide them, a practice that lent itself to the name “Fire Place” for the Historic District in the Hamlet of Brookhaven.
Note to U. S. Navy: Clean Up Your Contamination Mess in Calverton
Officials tell the Navy: Clean up your mess.
Movin’ on Out of Suffolk County
Nassau and Suffolk are third in the top five of ‘outbound’ counties with 76% of people who are moving, moving out of the County as opposed to another residence within the County.
This Just In: New York State Now Requiring Safety Course for All Boat Operators
Boat operater age 10 and over for power vessels, and age 14 or older for personal watercrafts, are hereby expected to complete the state-approved boating safety course, according to a news release provided by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary out of East Moriches.
From Battlefield to Backyard, Marine Vet Carves Artistic Path with Chainsaws
What started as a way to save a few bucks on a wooden sculpture for his wife turned into a full-time passion for retired U.S. Marine Joseph Gonzalez, Jr., who now spends his days transforming logs into impressive chainsaw-carved works of art.
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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.
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.
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.