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Aug 29, 2025

Brookhaven completes $830K paving project covering 33 Sound Beach roads

The Town of Brookhaven has completed a major paving project in Sound Beach, resurfacing 33 roads at a total cost of $830,524.

Aug 29, 2025

Mastic Beach Redevelopment Draws Praise, Concerns Over Traffic and Crime

Town hears resident concerns over the Beechwood Project: here’s what they had to say:

Aug 29, 2025

Paving Season Continues! 33-Road Sound Beach Project Completed 

“Investing in our local roads is essential to maintaining the quality of life and safety for Sound Beach residents,” said Councilwoman Jane Bonner.

Aug 29, 2025

Brookhaven to Host 16th Annual Women’s Services Conference

The Town of Brookhaven’s Department of General Services, Division of Women’s Services, will hold its 16th Annual Conference on Saturday, October 4.

Aug 29, 2025

Ron DeCesare Unveils Stunning Fantasy-Inspired Art at Center Moriches Library

For phantasmagorical art, check out the work by Ron DeCesare at the Center Moriches Library.

Aug 29, 2025

The Marvelous Mr. McLean: Rookie Makes Mets History, Wins First Three MLB Starts

“He’s a stud, man,” Mets third-baseman Mark Vientos confirmed in response to the Nolan McLean's eight scoreless frames post-game, a 6-0 victory for New York over the first-place Phillies.

Aug 29, 2025

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 23

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 23.

Aug 29, 2025

Six Fire Departments Respond to Structure Fire

The Mastic Beach Fire Department was called to a large structure fire on Lafayette Drive.

Aug 28, 2025

Spiridakis on North Folk's Presentation of Jaws: 'A phenomenon'

To mark the 50th anniversary of Jaws, the North Fork Arts Center will host a special screening of the blockbuster film on Saturday, Aug. 30, at the historic Sapan Greenport Theatre.

Aug 28, 2025

Dylan Laube's Versatility Stands Out

This week the Raiders had some tough roster cuts, but when all was said and done Long Islander Dylan Laube will be a part of their 53-man roster. Las Vegas had some major shakeups, especially on the offensive side of the ball in the off season. They hired a new coach and staff, have made Geno Smith their new franchise QB and took a star running back in the first round.

Aug 28, 2025

Smithtown West's Stars Choose Their Next Destination

The college football season might be just getting started and the NFL is just days away from getting underway but high school commitment season is fully underway and doesn't take any time off.

Aug 28, 2025

William Floyd High School honors 39 August graduates from Class of 2025

William Floyd High School held its annual summer school graduation ceremony on August 27, recognizing 39 seniors as the newest members of the Class of 2025.

Aug 28, 2025

Founder on Hamptons Fashion Week: 'We are highlighting very key, iconic people'

Hamptons Fashion Week is set to celebrate industry icons and emerging designers during a two-day event from Friday, Aug. 29, through Saturday, Aug. 30, in Watermill.

Aug 28, 2025

Stony Brook launches CLEAR-IP program to streamline industry licensing of university-developed IP

Stony Brook University has introduced the Commercial Licensing and Express IP terms for Applied Research (CLEAR-IP) program, a new approach aimed at simplifying how industry partners can license intellectual property developed through applied...

Aug 28, 2025

Suffolk County launches first countywide drowning prevention action plan

Suffolk County has introduced its first comprehensive drowning prevention action plan in response to a significant increase in drownings, particularly among young children.

Aug 28, 2025

Santos Behind Bars Week 4: Pulls No Punches on Prison

Let me tell you something: I thought I’d seen government dysfunction before, but never at this level.

Aug 28, 2025

The Parking Lot Was Their Palette, Seniors Transform Spots into Personal Canvases at Eastport-South Manor

School year starts with a splash of color and creativity at Eastport-South Manor

Aug 28, 2025

Heroics in the Floodwaters: Chris Lyons and the Start of Cops Helping Cops

From the wrath of Hurricane Katrina came Cops Helping Cops

Aug 28, 2025

Enough is Enough: Teenage E-Biker Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina and detectives implore anyone who may hold information pertaining to the whereabouts of the Hawkins Ave hit-and-run driver contact the Fourth Squad hotline or Crime Stoppers.

Aug 28, 2025

Trader Joe’s Coming to Islandia 

Axonic Capital, Taconic Capital Advisors, Onyx Equities and Paul Amoruso of the Jericho-based Oxford and Simpson make up the 66-acre Islandia site’s ownership group.

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Education

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.


Local

Deputy Sheriff Dexter: Meet Suffolk’s newest K9 officer

Already having assisted in numerous investigations—including tracking down a suspect who fled from a DWI crash—2-year-old Dexter has been hard at work even before assuming his official title on October 2, said Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon.


Local

Mazzarella staffer receives Mastic Beach Conservancy Award

Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella proudly announced that his Chief of Staff, Timothy A. Rothang, has been awarded the 2025 Trailblazer Award by the Mastic Beach Conservancy.