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LIMEHOF Latest: Inaugural Music Doc Film Fest in Stony Brook (Aug. 8-10)
Twenty-four music documentaries will screen at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame's latest highly-anticipated event.
More New Principals in Suffolk! East Islip Tabs a Pair of Educators Turned Admins
Effective July 1st, Tara Scully replaced Anthony Montemarano as principal of East Islip Middle School, and Gregory Leger has replaced James Horan as assistant principal at East Islip High School.
Suffolk County Law Enforcement to Receive Over $1.3 Million
Suffolk County law enforcement agencies, including the District Attorney, Police, Sheriff, and Probation Departments will receive a combined $1.3 million from the state as part of a statewide effort to reduce crimes with guns.
“Slow Down: Chicken Crossing”—Mastic Resident Uses Humor to Curb Speeding on Dangerous Road
The Woolly Mammoth says: Slow down.
If There’s a Dip, There’s A Rip!
Many people think they know what to do if caught in a rip current, but do you really know? Recommendations have changed.
Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 19
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 19.
Hauppauge Youngster Named Honorary Sheriff Amid Kidney Failure
On Tuesday, July 22nd, Suffolk County Sheriff Toulon proudly relinquished his title to a brave young man.
Officials to Host Emergency Preparedness Forum Highlighting Long Island Storm Risks
Local officials urge: get prepared before the next big one hits.
Painting the Court: Meryl Dee Becomes the World’s First Pickleball Artist
Artist Meryl Dee strives to be the Warhol of pickleball.
Greatness at Gurwin: Excellence in Healthcare Honor Awarded to a Pair of Suffolk Residents
Jenny Meade, a speech language pathologist from Center Moriches, and Martiza Gonzalez, a registered nurse from West Islip, are this year's recipients.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending July 19
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 19.
Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 19
3 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Emergency Service Volunteer Housing Bill Signed into Law: Suffolk County Tackles Recruitment Crisis with New Housing Incentive
Officials make move to keep emergency service volunteers in Suffolk.
Mather Hospital and Suffolk County Want You to be Diabetes Free
Suffolk County and Mather Hospital want you to learn how to live healthy and prevent diabetes.
Mather Hospital Garners National Recognition for Heart Attack Care
“To receive gold awards after just four years is a testament to our dedication to quality,” said Mather Hospital President Kevin McGeachy.
West Islip’s Summer Investigations Program: a Success all Across the Board
Hosted by Paul J. Bellew Elementary School, West Islip’s “Summer Investigations” program runs Monday through Thursday, and is overseen by the aforementioned school’s principal, Rhonda Pratt.
Race the Narrows draws big crowd to the Mastic Beach seashore.
It was a race for the environment.
Crowd Turns Out for the Manorville Fire Department’s 3rd Annual BBQ Rib Cook Off
Grills were sizzling at the Manorville Fire Department cook off.
A BWI Roll: Mastic Beach Man in Hot Water for Drunken Hampton Bays Crash
DA Tierney announced the defendant allegedly crashed a 33-foot vessel in Hampton Bays’ Shinnecock Canal, seriously injuring his fiancée as a result.
A Match Made in Local Heaven: Suffolk County Signs Groundbreaking Contract with Airbnb
To streamline payment of the Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax, Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr. has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the popular vacation home rentals company.
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SCWA Preps for Major Suffolk Snowstorm
The Suffolk County Water Authority is preparing for a massive winter storm expected to blanket the region with several feet of snow.