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Veterans Honored in Medford
Those who bravely defended freedom here at home and around the world were honored at the Medford Memorial Park during the "Salute to our Veterans" celebration.
Eastport-South Manor's Hackathon Wins Best Defense Project
Competing against 18 schools across Long Island, Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. HighSchool's Hackathon team, Chomper and Code, secured the title of winner in the CapitalDefense Project and tied for third-place overall in the sixth annual KidOYO Code ConquestHackathon held at Bethpage High School.
Suffolk County Police Reserves Honor Top Cops and Bright Students
Four Suffolk County Police Department officers were honored for their heroic actions to save the life of a suicidal man armed with a shotgun.
Dress For Success on Wheels
If you want to take advantage of the "Dress for Success" (DFS) Brookhaven program but have a hard time with transportation getting to Town Hall, you're in luck thanks to their new mobile unit.
SCPD Honors Two Officers Who Lost Their Battles With Cancer
The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) Marine Bureau dedicated two vessels in the names of two beloved officers who lost battles with cancer.
WFHS Students Support Kids As They Bravely Battling Cancer
The William Floyd High School Concert Orchestra, under the direction of Donna Visone-O'Brien, participated in a service project this school year designed to bring hope and encouragement to children with cancer.
Bellport Students Visit Lady Liberty
Serving as a beacon of light to legal immigrants who eventually became United States citizens via Ellis Island, Bellport students saw firsthand the historic poem etched inside the Statue of Liberty, titled "The New Colossus:"
SCPD Detective Honored for Courageous Comeback
Detective Guerrero, a member of the department since 2010, conducted a traffic stop of a stolen vehicle on September 22, 2014. As then-Officer Guerrero and another officer approached the vehicle, the driver fled, striking Officer Guerrero, who was left unconscious in the roadway.
Local Leaders in Brookhaven Meets with Community Group
LaValle was joined by New York State Senator Dean Murray, Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa, Brookhaven Councilman Michael A. Loguercio Jr., Brookhaven Tax Receiver Lou Marcoccia, and New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano's Chief of Staff, Alice Painter.
Brookhaven Celebrates and Honors Juneteenth
"It was great to see so many friends, show the kids that at least one of their elected officials can actually still throw a football, and catch a game of chess while spending a few hours remembering the significance of this event in American history," said Supervisor Panico.
Fentanyl at the Jail Part 4 of a South Shore Press series on the Drug Crisis
Speaking at a recent summit designed to pressure state lawmakers to toughen up the drug laws, Sheriff Errol Toulon detailed some of the ingenious ways the contraband is disguised.
A Memory of My Dad
My dad, Michael A. Chartuk, followed in his older brother's footsteps and joined the Coast Guard in 1939. His first duty was patrolling New York Harbor and he said he was popular with the crew because he was the only one onboard who knew how to cook. He was sent to radio school and when World War ll broke out, he was dispatched to Hispaniola, an island in the Caribbean, to set up a radio station to intercept enemy messages.
Vietnam Vet Celebrates 40 Years in Engineering
Few drivers cresting over Bald Hill and viewing the stunning Vietnam Veterans Memorial towering before them are aware of the pivotal role that Stephen G. Hayduk played in making the red, white, and blue monument possible. Were it not for him, the landmark might never have been completed.
Suffolk District Attorney Overdose Team
Whenever a drug overdose happens in Suffolk County, a special team swoops in to see if illegal drugs were involved and apprehend the dealer so no one else falls victim.
Police Make Arrest in Hit-and-Run That Killed Beloved Volunteer Firefighter
Following an investigation by Major Case Unit detectives, police arrested 36-year-old Maria Guallpa-Bonilla for hitting and killing Hlavaty, while driving a 2001 Mercury Cougar at the intersection of Rider Avenue and Main Street.
Brookhaven Veteran Hits the Century Mark
Mr. Morris was born on May 29, 1924. He now lives in Rocky Point. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps in Hawaii and Okinawa during World War II, where he flew missions on an A-26 Douglas Invader as a gunner.
New Annex Celebrated at Patchogue-Medford Library
The new Patchogue-Medford Library annex in Medford is open. Construction plans kicked off back in 2017. Under an ownership agreement, the Town of Brookhaven leased the property to the library at no charge, starting in 2019.
Student and Legislator Teams Up to Improve Parks for the Visually Impaired
Legislator Mazzarella was so impressed with Caitlyn Michiels and her passionate plea to improve parks, the two joined forces to make her dream become reality.
Business Owner and Veteran Appointed to Police Foundation
The appointment of Moloney Funeral Homes President Dan Moloney Jr. was announced by Suffolk County Police Foundation's advisory board C-Chairman Louis Tutone and Director Lisa Tuozzolo.
Suffolk County Invests Big Bucks on Dam
Suffolk County is making a major investment in reconstructing the dam at Southaven County Park and the subsequent spillway on the Carmans River.
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Brookhaven Clerk LaValle Attends the Centereach/ Selden Civic Association Monthly Meeting
Mr. Lavalle also spoke about service improvements made by the town clerk’s office and engaged with civic members.
Pickles & Paws 2025: New York’s Largest Animal Adoption Festival Launches This Spring in Yaphank
Connect with s furry friend at New York’s largest adoption event.
Stay Melo: HOF Knicks Star Plugs Cannabis Brand in Farmingdale
Strain Stars will welcome the perennial All-Star on Saturday, April 19th for 1-3 p.m. meet and greets.