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May 4, 2025

Smithtown Fire Department announces annual Memorial Day parade details

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced that it will host its annual Memorial Day parade on May 26th.

May 3, 2025

Brookhaven Leaders Visit Maryhaven’s Yaphank Business Center

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Deputy Supervisor Neil Foley visited the Maryhaven Integrated Business Center (IBC) in Yaphank for a tour of its packaging and assembly operations and to meet with the individuals whose work powers the facility’s success.

May 2, 2025

South Shore resident on new flea market in Deer Park: 'I've had an overwhelming response'

A new flea market featuring more than two dozen vendors, live music and food trucks is launching in Deer Park the weekend of May 3–4, with plans to become a recurring event on Long Island.

May 2, 2025

Brookhaven Town Clerk discusses services and senior scams at local meeting

On April 29, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle addressed the Centereach Senior Club during their monthly meeting at the New Village Recreation Center.

May 2, 2025

Brookhaven officials visit Maryhaven center to support vocational programs

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Deputy Supervisor Neil Foley recently visited the Maryhaven Integrated Business Center (IBC) located in Yaphank.

May 2, 2025

Marathoner Eva Casale begins ninth annual mission honoring veterans

Farmingville, NY - Ultra-marathoner Eva Casale is set to embark on her ninth annual mission to honor veterans.

May 2, 2025

Tierney Shuts Down Violent Gangs

Tierney to violent gangs: “You will be found. You will be indicted. And you will be removed from our streets.”

May 2, 2025

Future Considerations: Career Day For ESM Sophomores, College Decision Day for Seniors

Assistant Principal Shelia Dempsey and teacher Alexis Duggan organized the event that they say gets underclassmen thinking about the long-term value of their education.

May 2, 2025

Spring Bursts Into Bloom at Waterdrinker Farm’s Tulip Festival

Long Islanders enjoy a blaze of blooms at the Waterdrinker Tulip Festival in Manorville.

May 1, 2025

William Floyd Educator Honored in Los Angeles with National Teaching Award

William Floyd teacher travels to L.A. to accept $25,000 award.

May 1, 2025

Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island (TACLI) offers free New York Landlord Smoke-Free Housing Toolkit

The Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island (TACLI) hopies to expand smoke-free environments all over New York.

May 1, 2025

Beema Boy Busted: Bay Shore Man Indicted for Alleged Auto Garage Drug-Running

Uriel Rose, 41, is accused of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree.

May 1, 2025

Punch-Drunk Huntington! Adam Sandler's First Drama Coming to Cinema Arts Centre

"Punch-Drunk Love" will screen at Long Island's go-to arthouse cinema on Friday, May 23rd at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16 for the public and $10 for CAC members.

May 1, 2025

McMemory Lane Time: The Snack Wrap is So Back

Discontinued in 2016, McDonald’s teased the Snack Wrap’s official return over X this week: “0x.14.2015.”

May 1, 2025

Smithtown firefighters respond to residential blaze on Landing Avenue

At around 15:30, the Smithtown Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Landing Avenue.

Apr 30, 2025

Brookhaven Town's amnesty program saves residents over $3 million in fines

Farmingville, NY — The Brookhaven Town Amnesty program, launched at the beginning of 2025, has achieved significant participation and success, according to Supervisor Dan Panico and the Town Board.

Apr 30, 2025

Red-Handed and Reprimanded: Pine Barrens Dumpers Convicted of Evergreen Law Violation

Marvin Sandoval, 29, of Ronkonkoma, and Charles Weiss, 33, of Coram, are expected to pay $15,000 in combined fines.

Apr 29, 2025

Great Brookhaven Cleanup Coming in May

Keeping it clean in Brookhaven.

Apr 29, 2025

Suffolk County Restaurant Week is Here

Long Island Restaurant Week is here! This year it coincides with New York State’s first ever statewide Restaurant Week.

Apr 29, 2025

2013 Chaminade Grad Running for Nassau Legislature Declared Missing

Krommidas was last seen in Baldwin and disappeared approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23rd, according to Nassau County Police.

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Sports

Colonials Host Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure

The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, recently hosted a “Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure” game against Riverhead to raise money in the fight against cancer. As part of the initiative, the Colonials also participated in a shoot-a-thon, and through concessions and T-shirt sales, they raised nearly $650 for the American Cancer Society.


Wealth Management Firms Accuse Real Estate Entities of Fraudulent Scheme

Summitbridge Wealth Management and Arna Premier Property Solutions have filed a lawsuit against multiple real estate entities accusing them of running a Ponzi-style fraud scheme involving over $1 million in investments.


Plaintiff Alleges False Arrests by NYPD Officers

Micah Mitchell has filed a lawsuit against multiple NYPD officers alleging false arrest among other civil rights violations after two separate incidents where he claims he was unlawfully detained without cause