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Smithtown West Fights Against Cancer
This is the 15th year in a row that Smithtown West has held it's field hockey game honoring the memory of St. James Elementary School teacher Sara Long Harte.
Body Parts Pair Cop Pleas
Two of the suspects in the Babylon Body Parts case have copped pleas that will bring them to justice for helping cut up and dispose of the remains of two victims but spare them of murder charges.
Job Seeker Alert: SPCD is Hiring
If you're looking for a job, the Suffolk County Police Department is hiring for two types of positions.
Romaine Budget Comes With Tax Hike
Pointing to increased health care and pension costs for county workers and investments in public safety and cybersecurity, Suffolk Executive Ed Romaine has called for a tax hike in his first budget as chief executive.
Groundbreaking Held for High-End Patchogue Apartments
Luxury apartments with 91 units are one step closer to becoming reality in Patchogue, as local leaders and developers celebrated the groundbreaking for the new Greybarn Apartments.
Suffolk County SPCA to Host Free Rabies Clinic this Saturday
The Suffolk County SPCA is having its Annual Free Rabies Clinic this Saturday, September 28th, from 10am-3pm., in Gardiner Park, Montauk Highway, Bay Shore, NY.
Brookhaven Bulldozes and Brings Down Blighted Property
Brookhaven Bulldozes and Brings Down Blighted Property
Paving Projects Patched Up Brookhaven Roads
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich announced the completion of two paving projects in Port Jefferson Station.
Dayton Avenue School Track and Field Officially Open
The new multipurpose field and track is officially open at the Dayton Avenue School, within the Eastport-South Manor Central School District.
Animal Owner Pleads Guilty in Dog Mauling of Toddler
A Mastic woman couldn't control her dog, who viciously attacked and seriously injured a two-year-old child. The rampage continued when the dog attacked the young boy's uncle who was trying to stop the dog from injuring the toddler.
High Academic Honors for Ten William Floyd HS Students
To earn this prestigious academic designation, students must have scored a 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and a 3 or higher on four additional AP exams of their choosing.
ESM Students Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Students throughout the Eastport-South Manor Central School District are taking timein their foreign language in the elementary schools classes to celebrate National HispanicHeritage Month, from September 15th, 2024, to October 15th, 2024.
Where drivers found cheapest premium gas across Suffolk County in week ending Sept. 21
2 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Seven employees arrested for illegal sale and possession of controlled substances
Seven employees of the Claros Variedades convenience store chain in Suffolk County have been arrested and charged with multiple felony counts related to the illegal sale and possession of controlled substances. The individuals, ROXANA RAMOS ARGUETA, XENIA MIRANDA RODRIGUEZ, KEVIN CLAROS, IDENCIS CHAVEZ-GAMES, ANNA GRISELDA RIVERA, TERESA RAMOS CLAROS, and YESICA CLAROS RAMOS were arraigned on charges of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree.
Interim President McCormick outlines future plans in State of University address
Stony Brook University Interim President Richard McCormick delivered his first State of the University address on September 25. He discussed how the university will tackle challenges while maintaining its status as New York's flagship university.
Physicist Xiaoqian Chen receives DOE Early Career Award for quantum materials research
Xiaoqian Chen, a physicist and beamline scientist at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), has been named one of 91 early career scientists to receive research funding from the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science’s Early Career Research Program. This support will aid her in studying quantum mechanics and how particles interact to share information.
Suffolk Community College Foundation continues scholarships for local Latino students
The Suffolk Community College Foundation has announced the continuation of two scholarship programs to support students in the Patchogue/Medford area, including those from Latino backgrounds. These scholarships aim to help students facing financial barriers as they pursue their education at Suffolk County Community College.
Michelle Ballan receives HERALD Excellence in Healthcare Award
Michelle Ballan, professor and associate dean for research in the Stony Brook School of Social Welfare, received The HERALD 2024 Excellence in Healthcare Award at a ceremony on September 18. The award honors individuals whose dedication and commitment have made a difference in the health and well-being of others.
William Floyd High School honors ten seniors with AP Capstone distinction
Ten seniors from William Floyd High School have earned the AP Capstone distinction on their future high school diplomas based on their performance on AP exams through May 2024. To receive this designation, students must score a 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and a 3 or higher on four additional AP exams of their choosing.
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Blizzard Buries Suffolk, Wind Nears Hurricane Force
Another day, another snow storm for Long Island.