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Take a Load Off, Softee: Beloved Ice Cream Truck Franchise Docks at East Islip Storefront
Mister Softee has taken over the 195 Carleton Avenue in East Islip storefront previously in operation as Pam's Ice Cream Shoppe.
Brookhaven announces recipients of the 2025 Women’s Recognition Awards
Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has revealed the recipients of the 2025 Women's Recognition Awards.
Stellar Show for South Shore Skywatchers
Skywatchers gathered along the South Shore to see the Planetary Parade were treated to an incredible sunset.
Bird Flu Worries Continue on Long Island
The Deadly Outbreak Behind the Rising Egg Prices.
Free Mulch/Wood chips at Many Town Locations
Spring is almost here and so is free mulch/wood chips from Brookhaven Town.
Smithtown Fire Department honors late Father Daniel Bitsko by renaming meeting room
The Smithtown Fire Department has announced the renaming of its Main Meeting Room in memory of Father Daniel Bitsko, a respected member of both the department and the local community.
Cops Save Man from Choking on Food in Bay Shore
A man choking on a piece of food called 911, and two Suffolk County cops out of the Third Precinct responded in swift order.
Brookhaven Bulldozers Battle Blight: Another Zombie Home Bites the Dust
Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Jane Bonner were on-hand when the Town of Brookhaven demolished a vacant and abandoned “zombie house” at 118 Route 25 A in Rocky Point.
Unkechaug of Centuries Past Lent His Name to Squassux
Native American lends his name to Colonial landing.
Another Blaze in Bay Shore: Three Hospitalized in Weekend Fire a Month after one Woman Killed, Three Homes Torched
Firefighters reported to a fire at 1096 Spur Drive South just before sundown on Saturday, Feb. 22nd. Three people were ultimately taken to South Shore Hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.
The Shady Bunch: Nine Suspects Appear in Court for Sex Trafficking of 14-Year-Old Patchogue Girl
The defendants all pleaded not guilty, many of whom did so on the troubling grounds that their accuser—missing 25 days before being cinematically rescued off of an Islip Marina boat by her father on Friday, Jan. 3rd—was a willing participant.
Welcome to Long Island, Wegmans and Sprouts Farmers Market!
Located at 3260 Middle Country Road in Lake Grove, Wegmans' regular open hours for business will be 6 a.m. to midnight.
Torres endorses Cuomo for NYC Mayor and He Isn’t Running Yet
Cuomo’s comeback would require him to overcome sexual harassment allegations and questions of ethical breaches related to his book deal that caused him to resign as Governor in 2021.
Retired Officer Uses Art to Bridge Perspectives on Policing
Retired police officer looks to bridge perception gap through art.
Bayport-Blue Point High School student named National Merit Finalist
Over 1.3 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2023 PSAT or National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test which served as an initial screen of program entrants.
Crushing the Competition, One Robot at a Time
The Centereach “Cougears” and Newfield “Roverines” robotics teams competed at Adelphi Universities Vex robotics competition.
Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Statement: Suffolk County Comptroller Audit on Homeless Funds
Supervisor Dan Panico issued the following statement following an audit released by Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy, that calls into question almost $7 million in taxpayer dollars that were supposed to be spent directly on the homeless:
Brookhaven Youth Bureau Makes Prom Wishes Come True
If you’re a parent who loves getting a “buy none, get one free” discount for a prom dress for your daughter, the Town of Brookhaven has quite the deal for you.
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Sheriff Toulon Honors Student Ambassador Program Grads at Central Islip HS
The program's mission is to stress public safety, promote trust for local law enforcement, and to warn adolescents against falling susceptible to bad influences.
Local Irish Americans Honored by Suffolk County Legislature
Deputy Presiding Officer Steven J. Flotteron organized the midday event, which took place at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on Wednesday, March 26.
A Lesson in Kindness Within the Eastport-South Manor Central School District
South Street School students in the Eastport-South Manor Central School District demonstrated their philanthropic skills through two collections this past month.