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Nov 1, 2024

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.

Nov 1, 2024

'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.

Nov 1, 2024

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Oct. 26

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 Oct. 26.

Nov 1, 2024

Stony Brook University featured for veteran student services

Stony Brook University's Office of Military and Veteran Student Services has been highlighted in the latest issue of U.S. Veterans Magazine.

Nov 1, 2024

Debra Giugliano joins inaugural SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship

Debra Giugliano, a clinical assistant professor at the Stony Brook School of Nursing, has been named to the inaugural class of the SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Nov 1, 2024

Stony Brook University's local economic impact grows by 24%, reaching nearly $9 billion

Stony Brook University has made a significant economic impact on Long Island, according to a recent study titled "The Impact of Stony Brook University."

Nov 1, 2024

Argonne unveils innovative lithium-ion battery design enhancing performance

The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory has announced a new design for lithium-ion batteries that enhances performance and reduces costs.

Nov 1, 2024

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.

Nov 1, 2024

Cuomo Could Be in Cuffs for Lying to Congress

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is accused of lying to Congress. The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic has referred Cuomo to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for possible prosecution.

Nov 1, 2024

Suffolk County Crime Prevention Community Forum Coming Up

Suffolk County Crime Prevention Community Forum Coming Up

Nov 1, 2024

Brooklyn resident alleges false arrest against NYPD officers

A Brooklyn resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers alleging false arrest among other charges stemming from an incident in March 2022.

Nov 1, 2024

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.

Oct 31, 2024

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.

Oct 31, 2024

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

Oct 31, 2024

Latina Moms founder calls Día de los Muertos at Huntington museum: 'an immersive experience'

The Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington is helping to keep cultural traditions alive with its celebration of Día de los Muertos in collaboration with the Town of Huntington Hispanic Advisory Task Force and Latina Moms Connect Inc. on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Oct 31, 2024

Coordinator on West Babylon Greek Food Festival: 'We're very optimistic'

Can’t get enough baklava or pastitsio—often described as Greek lasagna? The St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in West Babylon promises all the traditional favorites—created by an experienced chef—at its Greek Food Festival held this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2 and 3, at 200 Great East Neck Road.

Oct 31, 2024

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Oct. 26

1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Oct 31, 2024

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.

Oct 31, 2024

The Chart that Saved a President's Life

He usually refers to it at the end of his speeches, but this time, he went to it early. This time, it was on his right when it's usually to his left. When Donald Trump turned his head to refer to the chart at his rally in Butler, Pa., an assassin's bullet whizzed by, grazing his ear. If not for him turning his head, he would be dead.

Oct 31, 2024

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.

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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.


Plaintiffs Allege Unconstitutional Tax Practices Against Nassau County Over Frozen Assessments

The Town Supervisor for Babylon along with other local figures has initiated a lawsuit against Nassau County and several New York State entities over alleged unconstitutional tax practices resulting from frozen property assessments.


Debt collection agency and banks accused of deceptive practices in federal lawsuit

A federal lawsuit accuses a debt collection agency and several financial institutions of using deceptive practices to intimidate consumers.