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Tangier Smith Elementary School Class Welcomes Student Pilot Via Zoom
Third-grade students in Mrs. Caitlin Contes and Ms. Michelle Montalbano’s class at Tangier Smith Elementary School recently welcomed – via Zoom – Luke Zadrazil, a college freshman currently attending Averett University in Danville, Virginia, to discuss his studies to become a certified flight instructor and eventually a commercial airline pilot.
Sponsor Announced for Brookhaven Recycling Efforts
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and members of the Town Council accepted a check for $5,000 from Suffolk Credit Union, a sponsor of the 2025 Town of Brookhaven Recycling Events. The contribution will support thirteen E-Waste, Paper Shredding, and Drug Take Back events across the Town.
Dive Club president on first film festival: 'Renowned divers from all over the country'
The Dive Club will host its first-ever film festival on Saturday, April 12, bringing together diving enthusiasts and renowned explorers for an evening celebrating the ocean’s wonders.
Unsolved Cases During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Crime Victims Rights' Week is this week and Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) is looking for your help. SCPD hopes to garner information from the public to aid getting justice for victims.
Brookhaven launches website for Vision Zero community engagement
Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro has introduced a new website to involve the community in developing a Townwide Vision Zero Action Plan.
Readmission Season: DA’s Office to Regain Federable Equitable Sharing Program Funding
Congressmen Garbarino and LaLota assisted on the approx. $13 million victory for DA Tierney.
Brookhaven Town secures sponsors for 2025 recycling events
Farmingville, NY - Supervisor Daniel J. Panico of Brookhaven Town has announced that Suffolk Credit Union will sponsor the town's 2025 recycling events.
Puntillo on Penguin Egg Hunt at Long Island Aquarium: 'It's available to all kids that come and visit'
The Long Island Aquarium is offering a festive twist on Easter celebrations with its annual Penguin Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20.
Dress for Success offers free job readiness program for local women
On April 23, Dress for Success Brookhaven will begin a Career EDGE Job Readiness series.
Officials thank university baseball team for beach clean-up efforts
On April 4, Brookhaven Town's Supervisor Dan Panico and Deputy Supervisor/Councilman Neil Foley visited Corey Beach in Blue Point to express their gratitude to the St. Joseph’s University “Golden Eagles” baseball team.
UPDATE: Foul Play Not Suspected in Happy Cat Sanctuary Fire
"We lost the best man on the face of the planet," said Lisa Jaeger, of Strong Island Animal Rescue and Jaeger's Run Animal Rescue.
Three Reckless Drivers Cited in Mt. Sinai Car Meet
Dezarae Manzanares, 19, of Rocky Point, Anthony Rojas, 18, of Coram; and an unnamed 17-year-old male were issued a total of 23 summonses, including “Trespass and Loitering.”
Supervisor Panico Celebrates Habitat for Humanity “Wall Raising” for New Home in Bellport
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Alison Karppi, Commissioner of Housing and Community Development, joined Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk to celebrate a “Wall Raising” on Davidson Avenue in Bellport, marking the start of construction on a new home for the Rahman family.
Brookhaven seeks community input for Vision Zero traffic safety initiative
Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro announced the launch of a new website designed to gather community feedback for a Vision Zero Action Plan.
Smithtown Fire Department appoints Daniel Dongvort as new chief
On Thursday, April 3, the Smithtown Fire Department conducted a special meeting for its department and company elections.
Free Trees in the Town of Brookhaven
On Arbor Day (Friday, April 25), the Town of Brookhaven will hold its annual tree seedling, mulch, and compost giveaway in the South Parking Lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville from 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity begins new home for the Rahman family in Bellport
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Housing and Community Development Commissioner Alison Karppi joined Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk for a "Wall Raising" ceremony on Davidson Avenue in Bellport.
What's New at ESM Elementary Schools? Good Deeds and Greater History Appreciation
South Street School students of the Eastport-South Manor Central School District displayed kindness through a pair of noble collections last month.
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Colonials Win a Thriller
The William Floyd Colonials picked up a thrilling 11-10 victory over Sachem North Flaming Arrows this week in one of the most exciting games on the Suffolk County schedule this season.