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Mar 7, 2026

Brookhaven Library to Host St. Patrick’s Day Gold Hunt

Annual gold hunt open to the public.

Mar 6, 2026

Long Island Twins Joined the Israeli Army

A Long Island mother tells the story of her twins who joined the Israel Army.

Mar 6, 2026

A History of Conflict: Iran and the United States

Bad blood between Iran and the United States goes back decades.

Mar 5, 2026

What Is Your Clan Totem?

Get in touch with your inner totem.

Mar 5, 2026

Coalition Grows Against Hochul’s Nuclear Plan

More than 100 organizations rally to oppose Hochul nuclear plan.

Mar 5, 2026

Mastic Beach Ambulance Installs Officers at Annual Ceremony

Brookhaven officials and emergency responders gathered Feb. 28 to celebrate the annual Installation of Officers for the Mastic Beach Ambulance Company, honoring the volunteers who provide lifesaving emergency medical services to the community.

Mar 5, 2026

Suffolk Sheriff Unveils New Youth Leadership Program

Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. has announced the launch of a new youth education initiative aimed at helping middle school students build leadership and life skills while strengthening relationships between young people and law enforcement.

Mar 5, 2026

West Meadow Beach Dredging Nears Completion

Dredging work at West Meadow Beach is expected to wrap up around the middle of March, according to the latest update from the Suffolk County Department of Public Works, assuming there are no further weather or equipment delays.

Mar 5, 2026

SCPD Seeks Helicopter Mechanic for Aviation Unit

The Suffolk County Police Department is seeking to hire a certified helicopter mechanic to support its Aviation Section and help maintain the department’s fleet of four helicopters.

Mar 5, 2026

Saved From Flames: Crash Survivor Reunites With Heroes

Suffolk County officials reunited with a man whose life was saved by police officers who pulled him from a burning vehicle after a violent crash in Holtsville last November.

Mar 4, 2026

Saved From Flames: Crash Survivor Reunites With Heroes

Suffolk County officials reunited with a man whose life was saved by police officers who pulled him from a burning vehicle after a violent crash in Holtsville last November.

Mar 3, 2026

All Abilities Fair Welcomes Local Families

The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library welcomed dozens of families for its All Abilities Awareness Fair, an afternoon dedicated to promoting inclusion, accessibility and community connection at the main library in Shirley.

Mar 2, 2026

A Nor’easter, Icebergs, and a Narrow Escape

A winter excursion across Shinnecock Inlet almost leads to disaster for these two surfers.

Mar 2, 2026

Results, Not Rhetoric, In Iran Strike

A single night of decisive military action abroad triggered an unexpected political realignment at home, reshaping Washington’s debate over strength, deterrence, and America’s role in the world.

Mar 2, 2026

Ladies of the Legislature Unite For Women’s History Month

Five of Suffolk’s 18 legislators are marking Women’s History Month by leading a countywide professional clothing drive to help women step confidently into new opportunities.

Mar 2, 2026

Long Island Dems Support Trump’s Epic Fury

Congressional Democrats begrudgingly support Trump on Operation Epic Fury.

Mar 1, 2026

Mastic Beach Singer-Songwriter Debuts New Album

I’m very much an in-the-moment kind of person.

Mar 1, 2026

Blood Moon To Glow Over Long Island

Early risers will witness Wednesday’s lunar eclipse.

Feb 28, 2026

Helping Hands: Library Starts Spring Drive

Library steps up to meet community needs.

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Sports

Jets Have to Get it Right

The New York Jets have a long and storied history when it comes to the NFL Draft, though many fans would admit much of that history includes missed opportunities and disappointing selections. This year, however, the Jets have a chance to reshape the franchise and build a foundation for the next decade in New York.