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Supervisor Panico and Councilman Manzella Help Kick Off the 2025 Bald Hill Fair
The fair runs through May 18 and offers rides, games, shows, and activities for all ages.
Temperatures Are Rising, but Gas Prices Have Not
Temperatures Are Rising, but Gas Prices Have Not
Record $254 Billion State Budget Passed Amid Criticism Over Spending and Transparency
Local officials recoil from record $254 billion state budget.
Shoreham-Wading River hosts annual Lax Out Cancer game supporting local families
The Shoreham-Wading River High School community gathered on May 10 for the 16th Annual Lax Out Cancer fundraiser.
Bald Hill Fair opens with ribbon-cutting by local officials
On May 8, 2025, Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilman Neil Manzella inaugurated the Bald Hill Fair with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Catholic Health Amphitheater in Farmingville, New York.
Philip Arwood Byler, 74, Attorney Dedicated to Public Service
He was in the thick of the Bush “Hanging Chad” election.
Suffolk DA Blasts Governor Hochul and Albany Politicians for "Watering Down" Crime Reform Laws
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney says Governor Kathy Hochul’s “watered-down” discovery law changes fall short of meaningful reform.
Diamond Jubilee Anniversary for the Mastic Beach Memorial Day Parade
Mastic Beach Parade has been on the March for 75 years.
This Past Weekend: The 94th Annual Hauppauge Fire Department Installation
Honorees included former Captains Greg Gottlieb, Robert L. Wind and Scott D. Munro.
Audit Details Where Suffolk’s Opioid Monies Went
Kennedy audit targets $50 million opioid fund.
Suffolk County Police Department Came to the Rescue of Ducklings in Distress
Suffolk County Police Department Came to the Rescue of Duckings in Distress
Natural Pest Control Thrives at Long Island’s Historic Manor of St. George
They’re in the air and on the ground: natural insect control at the Manor of St. George
Diocese of Rockville Centre Bishop Releases Statement on Pope Leo XIV
The Most Reverend John O. Barres, fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, released the following statement after the selection of Chicago, Illinois-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new Pope. The first ever American-born Pontiff took the name Leo XIV.
Animal Abuse Registry Strengthened Per Leg. Bontempi, Suffolk County Exec Romaine
Legislator Bontempi began talks in June 2024 with SPCA Chief Roy Gross to revisit and reform the Animal Abuse Registry that Romaine first greenlit as a legislator in October 2010.
Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Close 18 Long Island Stores
Once the nation’s third largest drug chain, Rite Aid will be gone from the Long Island landscape.
Suffolk County Police Department is Holding a Property Auction
Stop by the Suffolk County Police Department's property auction on May 14
Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is Saturday, May 10th
Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. This year the second Saturday is May 10th.
Reynolds on Baby Animal Day at Suffolk County Farm: 'An affordable, fun event'
Baby Animal Day is returning to the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center in Yaphank on Saturday, May 10, offering a once-a-year opportunity to interact with the farm’s youngest residents.
Local Leader Honored for Decades of Service with Hall of Fame Induction
He’s in the Hall of Fame
Hey Mr. Blue Sky! Former ELO Members Bringing The Orchestra to Patchogue This Fall
To purchase tickets to the Sept. 10th show, visit PatchogueTheater.org or call the Theatre's box office at (631) 207-1313.
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Suffolk Police to Auction Impounded Vehicles April 25
The Suffolk County Police Department will open its impound lot to the public as it hosts a vehicle auction featuring dozens of used cars and SUVs, offering residents a chance to purchase vehicles at competitive prices.