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Jul 24, 2025

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.

Jul 23, 2025

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.

Jul 23, 2025

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.

Jul 23, 2025

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.

Jul 23, 2025

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.

Jul 22, 2025

Race the Narrows draws big crowd to the Mastic Beach seashore.

It was a race for the environment.

Jul 22, 2025

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.

Jul 22, 2025

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.

Jul 22, 2025

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.

Jul 21, 2025

Massive Structure Fire Over the Weekend in Shirley

The Mastic Fire Department was returning from an alarm in the area, responded to the mutual aid call, becoming the first fire engine at the scene.

Jul 21, 2025

Tri-Hamlet 250th Committee Kicks Off Semiquincentennial Celebrations with “Fired Up for Freedom” Event

Local residents are already gearing up for the nation’s 250th birthday next year.

Jul 21, 2025

Brookhaven relocates glass recycling site in Stony Brook

Farmingville, NY - Brookhaven Town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich has announced the relocation of a glass recycling site in the Stony Brook/Setauket area.

Jul 20, 2025

Fairy Dust and Smiles: Fairy Michelle Brings Sparkling Magic to Gavin’s Treasures in Center Moriches

Mystical, magical Fairy Hair experience in Center Moriches.

Jul 20, 2025

Workers Rejoice: No Taxes on Tips

South Shore Press Man on the Street Robert Chartuk asked what people thought about no taxes on tips.

Jul 20, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 12

1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 18, 2025

Cheapest E85 gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 12

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 18, 2025

Water Authority Lawsuit Over Toxic Contamination Goes to Trial

Water authority sues to get the toxins out.

Jul 18, 2025

Historic Avery Estate Comes Alive with Matt Taylor Concert

From working on the farm to starring at it, Matt Taylor in concert at the historic Avery Estate

Jul 18, 2025

Violent Felon Sentenced for Shooting into Occupied House in Mastic Beach

A shooter fired a semi-automatic handgun into the “wrong” house in Mastic Beach after a dispute

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Kassar Praises Trump’s State of the Union

President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address drew enthusiastic support from New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard “Gerry” Kassar, who said the speech offered a compelling choice for the nation’s future.