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Jul 24, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 19

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 19.

Jul 24, 2025

Hauppauge Youngster Named Honorary Sheriff Amid Kidney Failure

On Tuesday, July 22nd, Suffolk County Sheriff Toulon proudly relinquished his title to a brave young man.

Jul 24, 2025

Officials to Host Emergency Preparedness Forum Highlighting Long Island Storm Risks

Local officials urge: get prepared before the next big one hits.

Jul 24, 2025

Painting the Court: Meryl Dee Becomes the World’s First Pickleball Artist

Artist Meryl Dee strives to be the Warhol of pickleball.

Jul 24, 2025

Greatness at Gurwin: Excellence in Healthcare Honor Awarded to a Pair of Suffolk Residents 

Jenny Meade, a speech language pathologist from Center Moriches, and Martiza Gonzalez, a registered nurse from West Islip, are this year's recipients.

Jul 24, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending July 19

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 19.

Jul 23, 2025

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 19

3 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 23, 2025

Mather Hospital and Suffolk County Want You to be Diabetes Free

Suffolk County and Mather Hospital want you to learn how to live healthy and prevent diabetes.

Jul 23, 2025

Mather Hospital Garners National Recognition for Heart Attack Care

“To receive gold awards after just four years is a testament to our dedication to quality,” said Mather Hospital President Kevin McGeachy.

Jul 23, 2025

West Islip’s Summer Investigations Program: a Success all Across the Board

Hosted by Paul J. Bellew Elementary School, West Islip’s “Summer Investigations” program runs Monday through Thursday, and is overseen by the aforementioned school’s principal, Rhonda Pratt.

Jul 22, 2025

Race the Narrows draws big crowd to the Mastic Beach seashore.

It was a race for the environment.

Jul 22, 2025

Crowd Turns Out for the Manorville Fire Department’s 3rd Annual BBQ Rib Cook Off

Grills were sizzling at the Manorville Fire Department cook off.

Jul 22, 2025

A BWI Roll: Mastic Beach Man in Hot Water for Drunken Hampton Bays Crash

DA Tierney announced the defendant allegedly crashed a 33-foot vessel in Hampton Bays’ Shinnecock Canal, seriously injuring his fiancée as a result.

Jul 22, 2025

A Match Made in Local Heaven: Suffolk County Signs Groundbreaking Contract with Airbnb 

To streamline payment of the Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax, Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr. has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the popular vacation home rentals company.

Jul 21, 2025

Massive Structure Fire Over the Weekend in Shirley

The Mastic Fire Department was returning from an alarm in the area, responded to the mutual aid call, becoming the first fire engine at the scene.

Jul 21, 2025

Tri-Hamlet 250th Committee Kicks Off Semiquincentennial Celebrations with “Fired Up for Freedom” Event

Local residents are already gearing up for the nation’s 250th birthday next year.

Jul 21, 2025

Brookhaven relocates glass recycling site in Stony Brook

Farmingville, NY - Brookhaven Town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich has announced the relocation of a glass recycling site in the Stony Brook/Setauket area.

Jul 20, 2025

Fairy Dust and Smiles: Fairy Michelle Brings Sparkling Magic to Gavin’s Treasures in Center Moriches

Mystical, magical Fairy Hair experience in Center Moriches.

Jul 20, 2025

Workers Rejoice: No Taxes on Tips

South Shore Press Man on the Street Robert Chartuk asked what people thought about no taxes on tips.

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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.


Village of Hempstead sues companies over water contamination

The Village of Hempstead has filed a lawsuit against several corporations, alleging responsibility for contaminating its water supply with hazardous chemicals. The defendants include Win-Holt Equipment Corp., Holtland LLC, and other companies accused of releasing toxic substances into the environment.


AYR sues contractors over alleged fraudulent real estate scheme

AYR International Limited and AYR Real Estate USA, LLC have filed a lawsuit against NYC Special Contractors Inc., DCD Construction, LLC, Igor Akopov, and Denis Portaev, alleging a fraudulent scheme that cost them millions. The plaintiffs accuse the defendants of misappropriating funds from a real estate project in Brooklyn.