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Jan 17, 2026

Wilderness Area Named for Former Congressman Otis Pike

Fire Island High Dune Wilderness Area named for former Suffolk Congressman Otis G. Pike.

Jan 17, 2026

History vs. Hollywood: Major Historical Films

Major events in U.S. history as portrayed by Hollywood.

Jan 16, 2026

What Do I Need to Know About Medical Aid in Dying in New York?

Looking at the Medical Aid in Dying Law from an advanced care point of view.

Jan 16, 2026

Suffolk County’s lowest E85 gas price recorded at $1.77 for week ending Jan. 10

For the week ending Jan. 10, the lowest reported price of E85 gas in Suffolk County stood at $1.77 per gallon.

Jan 16, 2026

Arts Education, Theater Groups Secure State Funding

More than $300,000 arts dollars flow to Suffolk.

Jan 15, 2026

New York Nears Historic Medical Aid in Dying Law

Terminally ill patients will get to choose when they will die under pending law.

Jan 15, 2026

Winter Light Levels Raise Concerns Over Seasonal Depression

Seasonal Depression is real, but you can fight it.

Jan 15, 2026

Suffolk County Water Authority completes major water main replacement in Shirley

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) has finished replacing about 2,400 feet of old transite water main along Floyd Road and nearby streets in Shirley.

Jan 15, 2026

Great Healthcare Plan to Cut Costs, End Subsidies

A new healthcare deal for Americans.

Jan 15, 2026

Lowest premium gas price in Suffolk County hits $3.18 for week ending Jan. 10

The week's cheapest premium gas price in Suffolk County stood at $3.18 per gallon in the week ending Jan. 10.

Jan 15, 2026

Sister Act

The McGuire Sisters had an interesting history.

Jan 14, 2026

Suffolk County sees lowest price for regular gas at $2.45 in week ending Jan. 10

The lowest price for a gallon of regular gas in Suffolk County during the week ending Jan. 10 was $2.45, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.

Jan 14, 2026

Suffolk County saw lowest price for midgrade gas at $2.71 in week ending Jan. 10

Drivers in Suffolk County reported a weekly low of $2.71 per gallon for midgrade gas in the week ending Jan. 10.

Jan 13, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Jan 12, 2026

Featured columnist: Karl Grossman, the King of Long Island Journalists

The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.

Jan 12, 2026

Courage in Tehran, Cowardice in New York

Protestors risk it all in Iran while they’re coddled in New York.

Jan 11, 2026

Suffolk County sees lowest price for E85 gas at $1.63 in week ending Jan. 3

The lowest price for a gallon of E85 gas in Suffolk County during the week ending Jan. 3 was $1.63, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.

Jan 10, 2026

The Redistribution Racket

Same old political racket: taxpayer money to buy votes.

Jan 10, 2026

Small Firms Struggle to Fill Jobs as Labor Shortages Persist

New York is still a tough place to run a business.

Jan 9, 2026

PSEG Shares Tips to Lower Winter Energy Bills

Take the steps to lower your energy costs this winter.

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West Indian Advocacy Group Accuses NYC Officials of Discrimination

The West Indian Semaroon Tribe has launched a legal battle against New York City officials over alleged constitutional violations and discrimination related to cannabis enforcement policies.