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Nov 4, 2024

Six-Year-Old Girl Killed in Car Crash

Amaia Rivera was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip in critical condition. Tragically the girl died from the result of injuries from the car crash.

Nov 4, 2024

Town of Brookhaven Bulldozes "Zombie Home" in Mastic Beach

The property, now cleared, will be preserved by the Town as open space, helping to restore and protect the sensitive marshland area for the benefit of the community and environment.

Nov 4, 2024

Gourd of a Good Time at Tuttle Avenue School

Tuttle Avenue School second graders sharpened their science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics skills while having a gourd of a good time. Assisted by parents, they measured the orange gourds' circumference and height, estimated and then counted pumpkin seeds in a jar ,and conducted experiments to determine if pumpkins and other Halloween objects would sink or float. They also participated in a pumpkin weaving activity and wrote about their close observations of the colorful gourds.

Nov 4, 2024

Connetquot Elementary celebrates First Responder Appreciation Day

"This day is a day that so many of our students and staff hold near and dear to our hearts, as we recognize the brave individuals who work day in and day out to keep us safe and healthy," Faughnan said.

Nov 4, 2024

Connetquot Art Teacher Named Teacher of the Year

"Throughout my time as her supervisor, I have observed Mrs. Zaglool-Rivera's enthusiasm for teaching, her strong relationships with students, and her commitment to creating a welcoming classroom that fosters creativity through innovative, student-centered projects," said Vincent Malafronte. "We are very proud of Mrs. Zaglool-Rivera for being recognized for her hard work and dedication to our program."

Nov 4, 2024

Smithtown Students in the Halloween Spirit

Students at Dogwood Elementary enjoyed a pumpkin patch and the traditional Dogwood Halloween obstacle course all week in PE classes.

Nov 4, 2024

Great Hollow Middle School First LEGO Teams Build and Prepare for Big Competition

The First LEGO League Teams at Great Hollow Middle School are off to a great start this school year, with students working together to solve challenges and overcome obstacles as they get ready for competition at Great Hollow Middle School the weekend of Jan. 11-12, 2025.  This year's theme is "Submerged." Students are learning about careers such as marine biologists, submarine pilots, oceanographers, marine researchers, ecologists, and underwater photographers.  "It has been amazing to see and hear all of the incredibly creative ideas these students have and the willingness to share their solutions with each other to create something even better," Smithtown Central School District Director of Career and Technical Education, Christine LoFrese said.

Nov 4, 2024

Are Illegal Immigrants Getting a New Mobile Home Development In Eastport?

Are Illegal Immigrants Getting a New Mobile Home Development In Eastport?

Nov 4, 2024

Hills East Wins On The Back Of Big Plays

Hills East has had a dynamic defense this season with five shutouts so far, so they weren't used to relying on big plays to win, but that is exactly what happened this week against Huntington.

Nov 4, 2024

New Library Parking Lot Nears Completion

Center Moriches library patrons will have 55 more places to park as construction of a new lot nears completion at the popular facility. The $650,000 project, just north of the existing field, was made possible through fundraising efforts by the Friends of the Library.

Nov 4, 2024

Edward Denton, Coast Guardsman

It was 1980 when Center Moriches resident Ed Denton decided to serve his country and join the U.S. Coast Guard. During four years of work on ships and helicopters, he saved lives and helped keep the nation safe.

Nov 4, 2024

Analysis of Long Island Congressional Races: Implications for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2025

With Election Day just two days away, I wanted to share my analysis of the Congressional races on Long Island and consider their potential outcomes and implications for the power structure in the U.S. House of Representatives when the 119th Congress convenes in 2025.

Nov 4, 2024

Stony Brook Basketball Season Preview

With a challenging non-conference schedule that includes numerous road games, the Seawolves aim to build the toughness needed for competitive play in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).

Nov 4, 2024

Christmas parade proceeds with safety measures on December 12

The annual Christmas parade is set to proceed as planned on December 12, starting at 4 p.m. Organizers have announced that the parade route will be revealed in the coming weeks and will feature modifications from previous years.

Nov 4, 2024

Flecker Gallery hosts Jeremiah Teipen's exhibition on digital-physical interplay

The Flecker Gallery at Suffolk County Community College is set to present an exhibition featuring the works of artist Jeremiah Teipen.

Nov 4, 2024

William Floyd Colonials secure Division I title; prepare for playoffs

The William Floyd Colonials varsity football team, under the guidance of head coach Paul Longo, has concluded their regular season with a victory over Connetquot, finishing 42-30.

Nov 4, 2024

On Veterans Day, Voting, and Littering

On Veterans Day, Voting, and Littering

Nov 3, 2024

Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending Oct. 26

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

Nov 3, 2024

Army Veteran Bill Biondi

Keeping the Army rolling during the Vietnam War was Army mechanic Bill Biondi of Mastic Beach. The Specialist 4th Class was drafted right out of high school in 1968 and went to work on tanks, jeeps, armored personnel carriers—anything in the motor pool that aided the war effort.

Nov 3, 2024

Amy Thomas, Woman of Distinction

Honored as a Woman of Distinction was Amy Thomas, a dedicated 26-year volunteer with South Country Ambulance, having joined in 1998 when she was just 18. She has since proven to be a devoted volunteer who gives her time freely and works to constantly advance her EMS education and career while serving her community. Amy has been a New York State EMT-B for 21 years while climbing through the ranks to become the department's chief of administration, a position she has held since 2010. This title makes her the third in command of the busiest EMS agency in the Town of Brookhaven and the seventh busiest EMS agency in Suffolk County.

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William Floyd Rolls on Senior Night

The William Floyd girls’ varsity lacrosse team gave its seniors a night to remember, delivering a dominant 15-0 victory over Riverhead on Senior Night. Led by head coach Nicole Alesi, the Colonials continued their outstanding season with the win, which marked their seventh consecutive victory. William Floyd now sits at 7-2 overall and remains a perfect 7-0 in Division I play, strengthening its position as one of the top teams in the league.