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Panico and Kornreich celebrate "250 Years Strong" honoring Revolutionary War contributions
Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich participated in an event on May 2, 2025, at the Setauket Neighborhood House to honor "250 Years Strong," a tribute to the Strong family's significant contributions during the American...
Moriches Coast Guard Auxiliary Honors Volunteers for Over 120 Years of Combined Service
Keeping local waters safe.
Brookhaven Town Clerk addresses Southaven Senior Club
On May 5, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle attended the Southaven Senior Club's monthly meeting at the Moriches Bay Recreation Center.
Sickening: 28 Cats Found Dead, 69 Rescued in Bohemia Hoarding Horror Show
The “cats were found living in unsanitary and inhuman conditions,” the Suffolk SPCA said in a statement.
Suffolk Police Week Welcomes Students for an Interactive Learning Experience
Students find out what it’s like to be a county cop.
Arrests Made in Officer Stabbing in Amity Harbor
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina announced the arrest of a man who stabbed an officer in Amity Harbor.
Long Island artist to offer live watercolor portraits at Vanderbilt Museum: 'A great way to get people to come out to the museum’
Visitors to the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum on Saturday, May 10, will have the chance to commemorate Mother’s Day with a live watercolor portrait created in about 10 minutes by local artist Sara Martin.
Man Dies in Intense House Fire on Overlook Drive
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad and Arson Section detectives are investigating a residential fire that killed a man in Mastic.
Bellport Man Found Guilty of Murder
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Shati Smith, 31, of Bellport, was found guilty after a jury trial of Murder in the Second Degree, for fatally shooting 28-year-old Lee Houpe in June 2022.
Mighty Audit Monday: Suffolk Comptroller Recovers $1.7 Million
Comptroller Kennedy's latest audit of Anthem BlueCross BlueShield revealed overpaid medical expenses.
Hundreds Turn Out for MastiCon V at Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library
The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library welcomed a crowd of more than 350 pop culture fans, families, and costume enthusiasts this past Saturday for the fifth annual MastiCon, the library’s signature celebration of comics, anime, cosplay, retro gaming, and community creativity.
Late LI Native Officer Jonathan Diller Enshrined at NYPD HQ 'Wall of Heroes'
The Franklin Square native's surviving relatives sat front and center at the 1 Police Plaza-held ceremony that honored he and over 40 other fallen police officers.
Thousands of Students To Visit SCPD Headquarters To Celebrate Police Week
The Suffolk County Police Department is getting ready for the Department’s annual Police Week and Police Memorial Service.
Stony Brook Student Visas Revoked, Then Reinstated – What Happened?
Stony Brook University had Eleven International Students Whose Visas Were Revoked by the Trump Administration.
Police Searching for Driver Who Killed E-Bicyclist and Took Off
Aryan Saini, 20, of Central Islip, has been identified as the e-bike rider who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Hauppauge Road in Commack
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Scott Signed as the Newest Duck
The Long Island Ducks added a new played this past week when they announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Kristian Scott, adding an experienced arm to their bullpen ahead of the upcoming season. Scott begins his first season with the Ducks and his sixth in professional baseball, bringing a track record of consistency and reliability to the Atlantic League club.