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Feb 13, 2026

State Urged To Repair Deadly Route 25 Corridor

Residents rally to repair dangerous route.

Feb 13, 2026

Clean Energy Or Costly Nuclear Detour?

Hochul’s $33 billion bailout of the nuclear industry.

Feb 13, 2026

Charles Wohr, 95, Air Force Veteran And Community Leader

Air Force vet and fireman who was a community leader passes away.

Feb 12, 2026

The Stakes Are High For New York in November

This may be the last chance to change the direction of New York.

Feb 10, 2026

Singer-Songwriter James O’Malley’s “Ivyland” Tops Folk Radio Charts

Folk chart topper hails from the South Shore.

Feb 10, 2026

Long Island Faces Growing Power Shortfall Risks, NERC Warns

Green New Deal failure could have dire consequences for Long Island.

Feb 9, 2026

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.

Feb 9, 2026

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.

Feb 6, 2026

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.

Feb 6, 2026

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.

Feb 6, 2026

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.

Feb 6, 2026

Trump Lifts Atlantic Fishing Ban

Biden ban lifted on Atlantic fishing grounds.

Feb 6, 2026

A Soldier’s Journey Through Service, Faith, and History

See history through the eyes of a veteran.

Feb 6, 2026

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.

Feb 6, 2026

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.

Feb 6, 2026

Letters

He really touched this mom’s heart.

Feb 6, 2026

The Dangers of Kratom

Officials want to keep this drug out of the hands of children.

Feb 5, 2026

Candlelight And Cooking Raise Fire Risks On Valentine’s Day

Biggest threat on Valentine’s Day: cooking and candles.

Feb 5, 2026

Veteran Mental Health Takes Center Stage At Capitol

Albany rallies for veterans health.

Feb 5, 2026

Figs

Foo dog instead of fig trees.

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Sports

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.