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County to Take Over Great Gun Beach
Plans are underway to transfer operations of Fire Island's Great Gun Beach from Brookhaven Town to Suffolk County.
Neighborhood Road Project in Mastic Beach is Moving Forward
The Town of Brookhaven selected the Beechwood Organization as the Master Developer for the Neighborhood Road Project in Mastic Beach back in October 2021. Now, the project is moving forward with the unveiling of the Master Plan draft.
Honoring Our Veterans
With Veterans Day coming up on November 11, the South Shore Press highlights those who served.
Get Set to "Fall Back," Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
The hour of sleep we lost in the spring will be returned early Sunday morning as Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends. The annual "fall back" happens at 2 a.m., so it is recommended that everyone reset their clocks Saturday night before they go to bed.
'Christmas Eve' on Nov. 7 in Deer Park! Cinematic Love Letter to Smithtown Headed to Regal
A locally shot film will premiere at Regal Deer Park on Nov. 7.
Town demolishes "zombie house" in Mastic Beach for open space preservation
On October 29, the Town of Brookhaven took action to demolish a "zombie house" at 18 Overlook Drive in Mastic Beach.
Suffolk County Crime Prevention Community Forum Coming Up
Suffolk County Crime Prevention Community Forum Coming Up
The Peninsula's First Inhabitants
Long before English settlers arrived in 1655, Unkechaug Indians prospered for several millennia along the shores of the Mastic Peninsula. The lush environment provided a rich bounty of food and the materials needed to build their homes and create the necessities for a comfortable life.
Main Street Taken Over by Goblins
Witches, vampires, pirates, and ghouls in all manners of crazy costumes took over Main Street in Center Moriches for the annual "March of the Goblins" sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches.
Suffolk County PBA and Legislator Lennon Host Veterans Clothing Drive until November 22
Suffolk County PBA and Legislator Lennon Host Veterans Clothing Drive until November 22
Another Wreck at Infamous Turn
The sharp curve on Montauk Highway between East and Center Moriches was the scene of an early morning accident Wednesday involving two Kias. The infamous County Road 80 turn has seen many accidents over the years, many fatal.
Happy Tastes Good in Mastic-Shirley: Local Leaders Partake in New DQ Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The ribbon-cutting ceremony took a deftly assisting Supervisor Panico tapping in on giant scissor duty for Ben to "give it a bit of that 'Brookhaven Snap,'" a quip which spawned raucous chuckles. Afterward, the Bathija's invited the leaders on a tour of the kitchen, where obligatory drive-thru-side photo ops ensued.
Brooklyn man indicted after stunt driving injures bystander
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Matthew Mitchell, a 20-year-old Brooklyn resident, for charges including Assault in the Second Degree.
Big Brookhaven Paving Project Completed
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich have announced the completion of a significant road paving project in East Setauket, New York. The project involved resurfacing 16 roads located north of Route 347, off Pond Path.
East Setauket completes $762K road paving project led by Brookhaven officials
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich have announced the completion of a significant road paving project in East Setauket, New York.
Shellfish restoration project concludes final oyster release for 2024
Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Coastal Steward Long Island volunteer Brian McCaffery participated in the Shellfish Restoration Project event at Mt.
JVC Broadcasting's annual food drive set for November in Farmingville
Farmingville, NY – As Thanksgiving approaches, JVC Broadcasting is organizing its annual food drive to aid the Brookhaven INTERFACE Program.
Huge Republican Rally in Shirley
The Republicans turned out the party faithful and all of their candidates on the 2024 ballot at a rally that filled an airplane hanger at Calabro Airport in Shirley. Their message to the public in what they're calling the most consequential election in modern times is Vote, Vote, Vote.
Mt. Sinai and Port Jefferson Harbors Home to 50,000 Oysters
.The 20 mm oysters were donated to the Coastal Steward, a not-for-profit group that volunteers for the Town of Brookhaven. The Coastal Steward then grows the oysters as part of their Mariculture Restoration Program until they plant them in October on a Town Management Area in Port Jefferson Harbor.
Supervisor Panico's team triumphs in local youth basketball tournament
On October 24, a "3-on-3 Basketball Tournament" took place at William Floyd High School Gymnasium in Mastic Beach.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Donnie finally gets to the World Series
For New York Yankees fans, this World Series stings more than most. Being a Yankees fan means that any time the pinstripes aren’t playing for a championship, it leaves a bitter taste — but this one feels different.
Kiernan lights it up
There are offensive performances, and then there are otherworldly offensive performances — and that’s exactly what Miller Place delivered this past weekend.