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A Journey into the Sunken Forest
Take a walk through the Sunken Forest with South Shore Press Robert Chartuk.
Galka on Riverhead's Polish Town Fair: 'It’s going to be a great weekend'
Riverhead’s Polish Town Fair is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend, marking a major milestone for one of the region’s longest-running cultural festivals.
Bayport-Blue Point Central School District Called Out Over Lead Testing
The New York State Comptroller, Tom DiNapoli, issued an unflattering audit report on the Bayport-Blue Point Central School District with regard to lead in the school’s drinking water.
Suffolk Rolls Out Wellcome Mat to NYC Businesses Worried About Socialist Mandani’s Tax Threats
Can’t take Socialist Mamdani, Move to Suffolk, Romaine says.
Summer of Smooth: Another Shirley Paving Project Completed
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilman Michael Loguercio have announced the completion of a $400,000 Shirley paving project.
Six People Rescued by Marine Bureau Officers and Town of Smithtown Harbormaster
Suffolk County First Responders were busy over the weekend making two different rescues within a short time period.
Firefighters Train for High-Stakes Emergencies During FASNY Convention on Long Island
Disasters tackled at FASNY training in Yaphank.
Boaters on Long Island Are Being Welcomed —and Briefed—on Preventing Invasive Hitchhikers
They are on the front lines, inspecting watercraft at Long Island launches to stop aquatic invasive species from devastating local waters.
Christina of 123 Andrés on Guild Hall performance: 'This is going to be fully interactive'
Grammy-winning duo 123 Andrés will perform an engaging family-friendly show at the Guild Hall in East Hampton on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 4:30 p.m.
Brookhaven celebrates successful Christmas in July Toy Drive
Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has announced that the Town of Brookhaven’s 2025 Christmas in July Toy Drive was successful.
Brookhaven’s National Night Out sees record attendance at Centereach Pool Complex
On August 5, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle and Councilman Neil Manzella hosted the annual National Night Out at the Centereach Pool Complex.
Three Cheers for the Musketeers! “America 250” Celebrated in Bay Shore Reenactment Prelude
In conjunction with the County’s upcoming 250th Anniversary Commemorative Planning Committee, Romaine and company—which included reenactors tabbed to play former heads of state such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson—provocatively promised a celebration “like you’ve never seen” come Fourth of July 2026.
Purple Heart Day Honors Wounded Warriors—and Its Origins on Long Island
Who knew: the first Purple Heart decoration was made by Gen. Washington here in Suffolk.
Suffolk County Has Its First Ever Advanced EMTs
The Class of 2025 represents a new generation of trained professionals prepared to deliver advanced pre-hospital care across all of Suffolk County.
County Executive’s Youth Academy Graduates
Congratulations are in order to the graduates of the County Executive’s Youth Academy, who came together for their graduation ceremony last week.
Councilwoman Bonner joins Sound Beach community for lifesaving blood drive
Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined families, local officials, and volunteers at a community blood drive held at the Sound Beach Fire Department
Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 2
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 Aug. 2.
Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 2
2 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Warrant Executed in Bay Shore – 25 Dogs Rescued
Suffolk County SPCA and police rescued 25 dogs from a Bay Shore home in “unsanitary and inhumane conditions."
LI Legend Billy Joel’s Past Loves and Languish Tackled in Sprawling New Doc
Directors Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin cut together “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” in express collaboration with the titular man of the hour, nay, 5 hours’ worth of said enlightening BTS entertainment—and then some.
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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.
The Parking Lot Was Their Palette, Seniors Transform Spots into Personal Canvases at Eastport-South Manor
School year starts with a splash of color and creativity at Eastport-South Manor
Heroics in the Floodwaters: Chris Lyons and the Start of Cops Helping Cops
From the wrath of Hurricane Katrina came Cops Helping Cops