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Omaha coming to Huntington, courtesy of IRL Movie Club
Tickets for the October 12 screening are $18 for the general public and $11 for CAC members. IRL members will only have to pay $5.
Suffolk County water alert lifted after summer shortages
Water can flow, but be frugal, authority urges.
New library play area and garden under construction
Big additions coming to the Center Moriches Library.
NY State Parks’ Gorman on One Day, Three Parks event: ‘It’s unique and different’
Visitors can explore three Long Island state parks in a single day during “One Day, Three Parks” on Saturday, Oct. 4.
William Floyd paving underway courtesy of Sunrise Wind
Off with the old parkway, on with the new—William Floyd repaving underway.
Advanced DNA admissible in lone Gilgo Beach killer trial
Massapequa Park's Rex Heuermann—who has appeared in court for the examination of expert-qualified geneticists—will face a single trial for the murder of seven sex workers, among others, linked to him through advanced DNA.
Brookhaven announces annual INTERFACE Thanksgiving Food Drive for 2025
The Town of Brookhaven’s Department of General Services Youth Bureau Division will hold its Annual INTERFACE Thanksgiving Food Drive from October 14 through November 13.
Holocaust Center Advances Mission Through hmTv
A mission of tolerance in a time of hate.
Scouting America fun run is coming to Hauppauge
The Scouts have organized a Fun Run in Hauppauge.
DiNapoli takes issue with $200k in Eastport Fire spending
NYS Comptroller finds fault with Eastport Fire District purchasing practices.
Brookhaven Restores Public Access TV to Channel 18
Brookhaven residents flipping through their televisions this weekend may notice a familiar channel number back in place.
Center Moriches Schools Launch Two New Curricula in 2025
The Center Moriches Union Free School District is rolling out two new curriculum programs for the 2025-2026 school year: i-Ready Diagnostic and Magnetic Literacy.
Lennon Completes 66-Mile Walk for Veteran Suicide Awareness
In a solemn Sunday morning ceremony, Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon (LD-6) presented the special flag he carried during his 66-mile walk from the Orient Fire Department to Armed Forces Plaza in Hauppauge.
Mastic Beach projects signal community renewal
Improvements are coming to one of Mastic Beach’s most prominent corners.
Historic meth seizure nets major drug charges
In the largest methamphetamine seizure in Suffolk County history, prosecutors announced charges against two Holbrook residents accused of running a massive narcotics distribution enterprise that funneled millions of dollars’ worth of drugs onto Long Island’s streets.
Trio of ESM music standouts headed to NYSSMA
Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School student-musicians Bennett Leselrod, Logan Penkower and Jayden Dell’Isola were selected to attend the NYSSMA All-State Winter Conference Honors Ensembles in December.
All pride, no hiding: ChatGPT Edu introduced at Hofstra
Considered one of its early Long Island adopters, Hofstra University recently announced plans to unleash campuswide access to ChatGPT Edu, an offshoot of the popular AI tool designed specifically for educational institutions.
People’s Arc of Suffolk honors local businesses
People's Arc of Suffolk (Arc) hosted its first annual Partners in Excellence Awards breakfast.
ESM students lead presidential election simulation
In recognition of Constitution Day on Sept. 17th, Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School students engaged in an interactive learning experience designed to bring the U.S. electoral process to life.
Law enforcement teams unite for Project Thank A Cop event
Multiple Long Island police departments battle is out in a tug of war contest.
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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.
Horses heeling children gets a donation
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive therapeutic equine programs using horses to facilitate growth, learning, and healing for children and adults with disabilities, individuals on the autism spectrum, veterans, and others, announced that the Clark Gillies Foundation has donated $7,500 to support scholarships for students in financial need.
Three sport star wins Scholar Athlete Award
Half Hollow Hills East senior Samantha Heyman has been named the first News12 Scholar Athlete Award winner of the 2024–25 school year, an honor sponsored by FourLeaf Federal Credit Union.