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Oct 28, 2024

Early Voting Underway in Suffolk

Offered annually for those who cannot make it to the polls on the first Tuesday of November and wish not to mail in their selections, eligible voters have plenty of sites to pick from when completing their right of action constitutionally afforded their way when they turned 18.

Oct 27, 2024

Trees Do Their Fall Thing

Trees Do Their Fall Thing

Oct 27, 2024

Public Tours the Historic Manor of St. George

Residents celebrated the history of a Colonial-era treasure by spending the day at the Manor of St. George in Mastic.

Oct 26, 2024

South Shore Press Endorses Eastern Suffolk Legislative Duo

She's an experienced and hard-working state representative with private sector experience. He's a former prosecutor committed to fighting crime and making Long Island more affordable. Together, they make up a legislative team that gets local concerns heard in a state Capitol dominated by Progressive interests.

Oct 26, 2024

Smithtown CPR class reaches full capacity; no more registrations accepted

A CPR class, initially open to the public for registration, was scheduled at the Smithtown Fire Department's headquarters located at 100 Elm Avenue in Smithtown.

Oct 26, 2024

Smithtown FD Explorers seek donations for Thanksgiving meal drive

The Smithtown FD Explorers, in collaboration with the Smithtown Food Pantry, are organizing a drive to prepare Thanksgiving dinner boxes for families in need.

Oct 25, 2024

Karen Dunne-Kesnig Night Coming Up at Pattersquash

Residents concerned about pressing issues in the Tri-Hamlet Area are looking forward to a special meeting November 4 with Brookhaven Councilwoman Karen Dunne-Kesnig.

Oct 24, 2024

Pattersquash Cleaner Thanks to Local Efforts

Pattersquash Creek will run a little cleaner thanks to the concerted efforts of local activists fueled by a grant from Suffolk Legislator Jim Mazzarella.

Oct 24, 2024

Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce Donates $10,000 to the American Cancer Society

This donation was the result of the community's efforts during the Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce Celebrity Softball Game held last summer. New York Cancer and Blood Center is located at Hawkins Avenue and Portion Road in Ronkonkoma.

Oct 24, 2024

The Controlled Burning of a Couch: Brookhaven FD Visits Kreamer St. Elementary

October 24th, 2024 marked a day of high anticipation; one wherein Fire Prevention Officer Shawn Krulder would deliver a final lecture accompanied by some lesson-fueled visual flair.

Oct 24, 2024

Marine Honored by Suffolk County Sheriff

Mr. Kilano was recognized for his work supporting veterans, including his participation in the 22 PAC PTSD Awareness Challenge. The award will be presented monthly to honor Suffolk County residents making a positive impact.

Oct 24, 2024

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School inducts 81

Officers Camdyn Glover and Camryn Warsaw Co-Presidents), Gianna Fazzolari (Vice President), John Costanza (Secretary) and Charlotte Rozycki (Treasurer) then lit a corresponding candle as they each described the tenets of the society: leadership, character, service and scholarship.

Oct 24, 2024

Centereach Man Killed by Passing Car While Fixing His Vehicle

pedestrian in Blue Point today.

Oct 24, 2024

Healthgrades Has High Marks for Northwell's Mather Hospital

Northwell's Mather Hospital announced today that it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Mather Hospital's distinctions include:

Oct 24, 2024

NYLIFF For This! Indie Filmmakers Become Award Winners

Top prizes were awarded to such films as "Art Thief" (Best Supporting Actor), "Lady of the Lake" (Best Cinematography), "Horse Town," (Best Horror Feature), "The Greatest," (Best Dramatic Feature), and "Rest in Memories" (Spirit of NYLIFF).

Oct 24, 2024

Suffolk County Community College hosts student art exhibit at Eastern Campus

A student art exhibit featuring the work of Suffolk County Community College students will open on November 6 at the Eastern Campus in Riverhead. The exhibit, showcasing creations from applied arts programs, will run until December 9. An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, November 8, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Oct 24, 2024

Councilwoman Bonner attends homemaker showcase at Coram Fire Department

Councilwoman Jane Bonner participated in a showcase event held by the Miller Place Homemakers and the North Shore Homemakers at the Coram Fire Department headquarters on October 19.

Oct 23, 2024

National Honor for William Floyd Teacher

It was a thrilling moment for the students at Tangier Smith Elementary School and for one of their teachers, who was about to be surprised with a $25,000 Milken Education Award.

Oct 23, 2024

Suffolk County Police and St. Hugh of Lincoln R.C. Church Offering Free Breast Cancer Screening

Join the Suffolk County Police Department and St. Hugh of Lincoln R.C. Church for a Free Breast Cancer Screening November 8th.

Oct 23, 2024

Suffolk County Police Officer Yasmin Gallant receives the Law Enforcement Award

Suffolk County Police Officer Yasmin Gallant receives the Law Enforcement Award

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Education

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.


Shinnecock Nation sues Southampton over tribal land regulation

The Shinnecock Indian Nation has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Southampton and several of its officials, alleging unlawful and unconstitutional actions that threaten the Nation’s sovereignty.


Local

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.