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OH BABY! 9-1-1 Dispatcher Helps Emergency Delivery in Suffolk
A Suffolk Emergency Services Dispatcher stepped up in a big way on Sunday, September 22—helping a Bay Shore woman deliver her baby over the phone one minute, then rushing to her and her husband’s aid the next.
Stunning Portraits by an Aspiring Master
Gazing at a gallery of work by portrait artist Susha Holubytska, you lean in to see if the images are photographs. A closer look tells you they are stunning paintings by a creative mind with a master's appreciation of light and composition.
Sunrise Wind Cable Work Nears
Work has begun on the 124-mile cable to connect the Sunrise Wind electric generating turbines to the mainland from their location off Montauk Point. Work crews have mustered at the Shirley Marina to facilitate the construction of the 17.5-mile land route from Smith Point Park to a switching station in Holtsville as part of a massive effort to create green energy for Long Island.
Delay for New Smith Point Bridge
The signs announcing a new Smith Point Bridge is coming soon have been taken down as the project, previously set to begin in early 2025, will be delayed a year, county officials reported.
Local Officials Talk Traffic
With traffic issues a main concern of local residents, town and county officials detailed recent efforts to keep people moving safely and with less stress.
Mayor of New York City Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges
Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has been indicted on federal corruption charges, declared his innocence, and vows to fight to the bitter end.
Local Officials Talk Traffic
With traffic issues a main concern of local residents, town and county officials detailed recent efforts to keep people moving safely and with less stress. 
Aragona's Comedy Presents: A Fundraiser for Leukemia Lymphoma Society
Stereo Gardens – located at 9 Railroad Avenue in Patchogue — will open its doors to a stacked five-pack of Aragona’s Comedians on Friday—all set to deliver some good laughs for a greater cause.
Firefighters respond to early morning blaze on Sandalwood Drive in Smithtown
Smithtown volunteer firefighters responded to a structure fire at 31 Sandalwood Drive early on September 27, 2024.
Body Parts Pair Cop Pleas
Two of the suspects in the Babylon Body Parts case have copped pleas that will bring them to justice for helping cut up and dispose of the remains of two victims but spare them of murder charges.
Job Seeker Alert: SPCD is Hiring
If you're looking for a job, the Suffolk County Police Department is hiring for two types of positions.
Romaine Budget Comes With Tax Hike
Pointing to increased health care and pension costs for county workers and investments in public safety and cybersecurity, Suffolk Executive Ed Romaine has called for a tax hike in his first budget as chief executive.
Groundbreaking Held for High-End Patchogue Apartments
Luxury apartments with 91 units are one step closer to becoming reality in Patchogue, as local leaders and developers celebrated the groundbreaking for the new Greybarn Apartments.
Suffolk County SPCA to Host Free Rabies Clinic this Saturday
The Suffolk County SPCA is having its Annual Free Rabies Clinic this Saturday, September 28th, from 10am-3pm., in Gardiner Park, Montauk Highway, Bay Shore, NY.
Brookhaven Bulldozes and Brings Down Blighted Property
Brookhaven Bulldozes and Brings Down Blighted Property
Paving Projects Patched Up Brookhaven Roads
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich announced the completion of two paving projects in Port Jefferson Station.
Dayton Avenue School Track and Field Officially Open
The new multipurpose field and track is officially open at the Dayton Avenue School, within the Eastport-South Manor Central School District.
Animal Owner Pleads Guilty in Dog Mauling of Toddler
A Mastic woman couldn't control her dog, who viciously attacked and seriously injured a two-year-old child. The rampage continued when the dog attacked the young boy's uncle who was trying to stop the dog from injuring the toddler.
High Academic Honors for Ten William Floyd HS Students
To earn this prestigious academic designation, students must have scored a 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and a 3 or higher on four additional AP exams of their choosing.
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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.
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.
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.