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Man Killed in Early Morning House Fire in Manorville
Tragic fire claims the life of Manorville man.
Finding Qi: New Exhibit Features the Creative Vision of Robert Oxnam
A rare disorder spurs scholar to artistic heights.
New York’s Local Wine and Spirits Stores Threatened by Proposed Bill in Albany
Local wine and liquor storeowners fear a bill in the New York State legislature that would allow wine sales in grocery stores will put them out of business.
New Beaches Created Thanks to FIMP
FIMP has brought some new beaches along Fire Island.
It’s Giving Groundhog Day: Hauppauge Car Meet Leads to Shirley Vehicle Impounding
Clyde Jean Baptiste's BMW was impounded in Shirley as evidence of unlawful fleeing, according to authorities.
Patti Seal—Former Patchogue Village Clerk—Passes at 68
First elected as a Patchogue Village trustee in 2004, Seal became clerk the following year.
Wertheim Project Earns Eagle Award for Local Scout
Bee hotel leads to an award for this local scout
Mastic Beach Matriarch Catherine Elizabeth “Kitty” Hennessey, 89
She was a beloved matriarch whose warmth, generosity, and devotion to faith and family left a lasting imprint on all who knew her.
Brookhaven invites residents to join annual clean-up event on May 17
Residents of Brookhaven are being encouraged to register for the 17th Annual Great Brookhaven Clean Up, as announced by Town Supervisor Dan Panico.
Sea of Green Along Center Moriches Main Street
Center Moriches gets a visit from St. Patrick during the parade in his honor.
Thomas Buffa honored as Suffolk County Commissioner of the Year
Commissioner and former Chief Thomas Buffa has been recognized as the 2024 Commissioner of the Year by the Suffolk County Fire District Officers Association.
March Weather Cooperates for Westhampton St. Patrick’s Parade
The streets of Westhampton Beach were green and festive.
Water is the Topic of a Middle Island Talk
They’re talking about water in Middle Island.
Calabro Lodge Welcomes the Community to Celebrate St. Joseph
St. Joseph’s feast coming to Mastic Beach
Wet Paints Studio Group Art Exhibit
Local artists to light up Port Jefferson in an upcoming exhibit
Local Reps React to Rt. 347 Reconstruction Acceleration
Gov. Hochul and the NYSDOT announced on Friday that construction on a bridge at the Centereach interchange of NYS-347 and Nicolls Rd. would be moved up from 2034 to 2028.
Smith Point Abuzz with Wind Turbine Work
Continuing coverage of the massive Sunrise Wind construction project at Smith Point.
Brookhaven Town Clerk brings mobile office tour to local libraries
On March 13, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle visited the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library as part of his 2025 Mobile Office tour.
Brookhaven Town Supervisor discusses housing market challenges at real estate luncheon
On March 13, 2025, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico participated as a panelist at the Real Estate Institute’s Annual Spring Luncheon.
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Bo Knows Fantasy
This week, the New York Mets lost out on Kyle Tucker and quickly pivoted to Bo Bichette, and for fantasy purposes, this is an absolute win for Bichette managers and those targeting the star. You will hear talk that Bichette is switching positions, and long term that is why some teams were hesitant to commit to lengthy contracts, but for fantasy players, that should not matter at all.
Ex-Giants and Jets Wife Runs for Congress
The wife of former New York Giants and New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress has announced her run for New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District. Attorney and former Penn State athlete Tiffany Burress is seeking the seat currently held by Rep. Nellie Pou.
Desai is Now #1 in the Country
Smithtown East High School junior Trishna Desai delivered a historic performance recently, bowling an impressive 804 series. The milestone marked the first 800 series recorded in Suffolk County girls bowling in more than six years, a rare achievement that immediately turned heads across the county. Desai’s remarkable series featured game scores of 268, 279, and 257, showcasing consistency, power, and precision throughout the set.