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State Urged To Repair Deadly Route 25 Corridor
Residents rally to repair dangerous route.
Clean Energy Or Costly Nuclear Detour?
Hochul’s $33 billion bailout of the nuclear industry.
Charles Wohr, 95, Air Force Veteran And Community Leader
Air Force vet and fireman who was a community leader passes away.
The Stakes Are High For New York in November
This may be the last chance to change the direction of New York.
Singer-Songwriter James O’Malley’s “Ivyland” Tops Folk Radio Charts
Folk chart topper hails from the South Shore.
Long Island Faces Growing Power Shortfall Risks, NERC Warns
Green New Deal failure could have dire consequences for Long Island.
MMS Library All Abilities Awareness Fair to Feature Paralympian Wrestler
Born with no legs, this athlete is a champion. He will be the featured speaker at the MMS Library All Abilities event on Feb. 28.
It’s Time To Stop Albany From Treating Long Island Like a Cash Machine
Albany takes what little we earn and we get practically nothing in return.
Protecting Loved Ones: How Families Identify the Need for Guardianship
Guardianship is intended as a last resort, but without advance planning, it may become the only option available.
William Floyd celebrates over 100 students earning SCMEA All-County music honors
This year, 112 student-musicians from the William Floyd School District were selected by the Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) to receive All-County honors for the 2025-26 school year.
Brookhaven announces scholarship opportunity for seniors pursuing engineering careers
Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro has announced that high school seniors living in Brookhaven Town are eligible to apply for one of two $750 scholarships offered by the Suffolk County Highway Superintendents Association.
A Soldier’s Journey Through Service, Faith, and History
See history through the eyes of a veteran.
Cheapest premium gas in Suffolk County reach $3.22 in week ending Jan. 31
In Suffolk County, the week’s lowest premium gas price was $3.22 per gallon as of the week ending Jan. 31.
Unrestrained Wheelchair Passenger Seriously Hurt in Crash
A woman was seriously injured in Hauppauge after being thrown forward inside a handicapped-accessible minivan where she was not restrained or buckled into her wheelchair, according to Suffolk County police.
Candlelight And Cooking Raise Fire Risks On Valentine’s Day
Biggest threat on Valentine’s Day: cooking and candles.
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Thatcher Hits the Century Mark
A major milestone was reached this week as Joe Thatcher collected his 100th career hit for St. Joseph's University. The accomplishment came during Sunday’s doubleheader against SUNY Old Westbury, adding another memorable chapter to an already impressive collegiate career.