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Arts Education, Theater Groups Secure State Funding
More than $300,000 arts dollars flow to Suffolk.
New York Nears Historic Medical Aid in Dying Law
Terminally ill patients will get to choose when they will die under pending law.
Winter Light Levels Raise Concerns Over Seasonal Depression
Seasonal Depression is real, but you can fight it.
Suffolk County Water Authority completes major water main replacement in Shirley
The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) has finished replacing about 2,400 feet of old transite water main along Floyd Road and nearby streets in Shirley.
Lowest premium gas price in Suffolk County hits $3.18 for week ending Jan. 10
The week's cheapest premium gas price in Suffolk County stood at $3.18 per gallon in the week ending Jan. 10.
Ex-Giants and Jets Wife Runs for Congress
The wife of former New York Giants and New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress has announced her run for New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District. Attorney and former Penn State athlete Tiffany Burress is seeking the seat currently held by Rep. Nellie Pou.
Half Hollow Hills Star Heads to the Hall of Fame
Half Hollow Hills West Class of 2021 alumna Jordyn Levy has been elected to the New York State High School Girls Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2026, an honor that recognizes her outstanding career and lasting impact on the sport.
Desai is Now #1 in the Country
Smithtown East High School junior Trishna Desai delivered a historic performance recently, bowling an impressive 804 series. The milestone marked the first 800 series recorded in Suffolk County girls bowling in more than six years, a rare achievement that immediately turned heads across the county. Desai’s remarkable series featured game scores of 268, 279, and 257, showcasing consistency, power, and precision throughout the set.
Mangano Makes More History
Shoreham-Wading River wrestler Gavin Mangano added another historic achievement to his résumé by capturing his fourth Eastern States Classic championship. Widely regarded as the toughest in-season wrestling tournament in the East, the Eastern States Classic once again showcased Mangano’s dominance on the mat.
Basketball Game Ends in Chaos and Arrests
Last week, a high school basketball game at Half Hollow Hills High School descended into chaos after a fight broke out between players from Half Hollow Hills and Comsewogue.
Sachem Hall of Famer John Allen Passes Away
The Sachem community has lost one of its Hall of Famers and an early multi-sport athlete from the 1970s.
Suffolk Closeup: The Race for Governor
Grossman’s insight into the race for the state’s top office.
Suffolk County sees lowest price for regular gas at $2.45 in week ending Jan. 10
The lowest price for a gallon of regular gas in Suffolk County during the week ending Jan. 10 was $2.45, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.
Suffolk County saw lowest price for midgrade gas at $2.71 in week ending Jan. 10
Drivers in Suffolk County reported a weekly low of $2.71 per gallon for midgrade gas in the week ending Jan. 10.
Colonials Host Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure
The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, recently hosted a “Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure” game against Riverhead to raise money in the fight against cancer. As part of the initiative, the Colonials also participated in a shoot-a-thon, and through concessions and T-shirt sales, they raised nearly $650 for the American Cancer Society.
Amputee Wrestler Talks to ESM Students
Rohan Murphy, a double amputee and former Penn State Division I wrestler, spoke to Eastport–South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School students about the importance of perseverance, resilience, and determination—traits he emphasized will carry them through both their personal and professional lives.
Wealth Management Firms Accuse Real Estate Entities of Fraudulent Scheme
Summitbridge Wealth Management and Arna Premier Property Solutions have filed a lawsuit against multiple real estate entities accusing them of running a Ponzi-style fraud scheme involving over $1 million in investments.
Plaintiff Alleges False Arrests by NYPD Officers
Micah Mitchell has filed a lawsuit against multiple NYPD officers alleging false arrest among other civil rights violations after two separate incidents where he claims he was unlawfully detained without cause
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Coast Guard Auxiliary Shares Boating Safety Tips
As the boating season approaches, members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Eastern Long Island Division are reminding residents to make safety a top priority before heading out on the water.