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Mar 11, 2026

Bodycam Captures Dramatic Puppy Rescue in Shirley

A small dog that fell into a collapsed cesspool in the backyard of a Shirley home was rescued thanks to the quick actions of Suffolk County police officers and firefighters.

Mar 11, 2026

15 ESM Students Featured in Parrish Art Exhibit

Fifteen student artists from Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School will have their work featured in the 2026 Student Exhibition at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, an annual showcase highlighting young artists from across Long Island.

Mar 11, 2026

Molotov Cocktails Found in Car During LI Traffic Stop

Three men were arrested after Suffolk County police discovered Molotov cocktails inside a car during a traffic stop in Central Islip, authorities said.

Mar 10, 2026

Unified Bowling Team Rolls into Third Season

The Smithtown Central School District has begun its third consecutive year of Unified Sports programming, continuing to expand opportunities for student-athletes across the district. This week, the district’s Unified Bowling team opened its season with a match against John Glenn High School at Lucky Strike Lanes.

Mar 10, 2026

Bellport Wrestlers Excel at the State Tournament

Three wrestlers from Bellport High School delivered outstanding performances at the New York State Wrestling Championships, earning top honors and All-State recognition.

Mar 10, 2026

New York Teams Strike Early in Free Agency

As the National Football League opened its free agency window, both New York teams acted quickly in changing their rosters for the better. The New York Jets made the biggest splash by bringing in a familiar name when they traded for the Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Geno Smith.

Mar 10, 2026

Asian Jade Society Honors Legislator Mazzarella

Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella was recognized at a recent ceremony hosted by the Suffolk County Police Asian Jade Society, where he received this year’s Public Safety Award.

Mar 10, 2026

Bellport Marks Women’s History Month with Police Visit

Bellport Middle School students received an inside look at careers in law enforcement during a special Women’s History Month assembly highlighting the growing role of women in policing.

Mar 10, 2026

LIMEHOF Film Festival Wins 2026 Best of Long Island Award

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) Music Documentary Film Festival has been named the 2026 “Best Film Festival on Long Island” in the Four Leaf Best of Long Island competition, a major recognition for the event following its inaugural year.

Mar 10, 2026

Trump47 Proves With Iranian War He Is The Disciplined Trader

The President listened to the data and made the trade.

Mar 10, 2026

Biscuit Author Visits Clayton Huey Elementary School

Students at Clayton Huey Elementary School in Center Moriches received a special literary treat when Alyssa Satin Capucilli, author of the beloved Biscuit book series, visited the school to talk about her work and inspire young readers.

Mar 10, 2026

A Return to Strength in American Leadership

Peace through strength works in American foreign policy.

Mar 10, 2026

Op Ed: When Terrorists Become “Teens Enjoying the Weather”

If you ever needed proof that parts of the mainstream media have completely lost their minds and what tiny shreds of credibility they had left with rational Americans, look no further than CNN’s coverage of the attempted terrorist bombing outside Gracie Mansion.

Mar 9, 2026

Oil, War And The Power Of The Presidency

A president who sticks up for America.

Mar 9, 2026

Can I File a Tax Return for Someone Else?

Power of Attorney gives you the power to file someone else’s taxes.

Mar 9, 2026

10th Annual Clover 5K Set For East Moriches

Get ready, set, go to the Seatuck Rotary 5K.

Mar 9, 2026

"Ray" Kowalyk, Father-In-Law of SSP Contributor Stefan Mychajliw

What would you do if you knew you were going to die? Sadly, my incredible father in law Ray did. He knew the end on this mortal coil was near. There was no panic, fear, nor anger.

Mar 9, 2026

Brookhaven library plans annual St. Patrick’s Day Gold Hunt: ‘We’re going to have a blast’

A 20-year-plus tradition continues this St. Patrick’s Day with Brookhaven Free Library’s annual Gold Hunt held on Tuesday, March 17.

Mar 9, 2026

Huntington Station Man Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run

A Huntington Station man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian, Suffolk County police said.

Mar 8, 2026

Assemblyman Honored as Fire Commissioner Of The Year

DeStefano honored twice as fire commissioner of the year.

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Crime

Salvadoran Gets 25-to-Life for Basement Murder

Darwin Josue Maldonado Vanegas, 32, was convicted in March after a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder and weapons charges in the April 2025 killing of 24-year-old Daniel Nunez-Hernandez.