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Running on Plenty: USMC Vet Legislator Completes Suffolk Marathon 10K in 22-Pound Vest for Military Suicide Awareness
The winning route not just for first-place finishers, but for all who signed up cast its starting point in Babylon Village before crossing the Robert Moses Causeway to end at Bay Shore's Gardiner County Park.
Collectors Clamoring for Trump Portrait by Local Artist
Artist Elaine Thompson has done it again, winning rave reviews and hot sales of her new work, "Trump—The Party of Lincoln." She's created stunning portraits of Theodore Roosevelt, George Washington, and John F. Kennedy, and expects to soon sell out 2,500 limited edition prints of the 45th president.
Circuit Rideshare Route Added to Improve Brentwood Transit Woes
A rideshare company “going green” in mission and in practice, Circuit—established in 2011—stresses eco-friendliness and carbon neutrality.
Cash Aplenty in Congressional Races
Running for Congress gets more expensive with every campaign, and local candidates have been raking in the cash to compete.
Woman Killed and Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash
Location:  Westbound Long Island Expressway, near Exit 68, Yaphank
Brookhaven council members discuss roles with students at education center
On October 18, Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich visited the Sunshine Alternative Education Center (SAEC) in Port Jefferson Station. The purpose of their visit was to engage with students about their responsibilities as members of the Brookhaven Town Council. Dr. Carol Carter, Administrator/Prevention Professional, also participated in the event.
The Election Showdown—A Turning Point for America?
As we edge closer to November, the presidential race feels more chaotic than ever. From billionaires flexing their financial muscles on both sides to Vice President Kamala Harris making unexpected moves—like her recent sit-down with Fox News—this election cycle has thrown us a curveball. Add to that President Trump's latest rally, this time in New York's Madison Square Garden, and it feels like nothing is off the table. Politics as we know it seems suspended, with a no-holds-barred approach to winning.
LaLota v. Avlon Race Sparks Interest in Coram Civic Association Endorsements
Do Zip Codes matter? Why a zip code might have changed an endorsement in a Suffolk County Congressional race.
Suffolk is Trump Country Say 7-11 Patriots
Judging by the displays springing up along local highways and front yards, Suffolk is Trump Country. One such demonstration appears nearly every day on William Floyd Parkway, staged by a group going by the name of 7-11 Patriots Corner.
Some TLC for Historic Headstones From Local Scout
Dating back to the American Revolution, the historic cemetery at the Manor of St. George is looking better thanks to the hard work of a local scout.
Walk To End Alzheimer's Raises $190,000
Walk to End Alzheimer's is World's Largest Event Dedicated to Alzheimer's Care, Support and Research
Upgrade for Volunteer Firefighters Museum
Volunteer firefighters have been serving Long Island for decades and have a museum dedicated to them in Ridge, a facility that was recently upgraded thanks to state and town grants. 
Stunning Ecological Discovery in Stony Brook
The collapse of Stony Brook's Harbor Road dam and the draining of the centuries-old Mill Pond may have uncovered a previously unknown amphibian species, a discovery that has sent ripples of excitement through the environmental community.
Brookhaven Highway Goes Pink
Every October, the Brookhaven Highway Department proudly participates in National Breast Cancer Awareness month, highlighting the need for early detection, treatment, and research for all types of cancer.
SCPD Mourns Death of Beloved Inspector
Deputy Inspector Asturias joined the Auxiliary Police Department in 2015 as an Auxiliary Police Officer and rose through the ranks to Deputy Inspector in 2020 serving in the Seventh Precinct for the past decade. He was extremely proud to a volunteer and was consistently the unit's leader with volunteer hours and details worked each year. Auxiliary Police officers and SCPD officers knew Deputy Inspector Asturias could be counted on and he was always the person to keep everyone actively engaged in Auxiliary Police Program activities.
Hispanic Heritage History Lesson at Edith L. Slocum Elementary
Students in Dina Pinelli's fourth grade class at Edith L. Slocum Elementary School in the Connetquot Central School District celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by researching famous Hispanic people. The students learned about Pablo Picasso, Cesar Chavez, Oscar De La Hoya, Dolores Huerta, Celia Cruz, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sonia Sotomayor and Frida Kahlo. On their Chromebooks, students filled out a graphic organizer with important and interesting facts about the person. They then took their notes and filled in a flag which they decorated colorfully. The flags were then attached together and hung outside the classroom for all to view.
Fire Prevention Day event set for October 24
Fire Prevention Day is scheduled for Sunday, October 24, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place at the headquarters located at 100 Elm Avenue.
Crime Prevention Message from Assemblyman Joe DeStefano
Crime Prevention Message from Assemblyman Joe DeStefano
Kamala Clown Show Continues
Kamala Harris chose incorrectly not once, but twice when given the opportunity to speak or stay quiet as the campaign for Commander in Chief winds down.
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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.
George Santos: A Free Man
America is still the land of second chances. I am living proof of that.
Pat-Med introduces their new mascot
Patchogue-Medford High School was overflowing with school spirit, unity, and pride during its recent pep rally, an event that brought together students, staff, and families in celebration of Raider Nation.