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Aug 6, 2025

Officials Urge Residents to Prepare Now for Emergencies

Officials urge residents to get ready for emergencies.

Aug 6, 2025

“I Declare Bankruptcy!” exclaims Okeha Castle Owner in Last-Ditch Property Protection Plea

Gary Melius, owner of the 22-acre Oheka Castle estate since 1984, filed for bankruptcy just prior to a since-cancelled foreclosure sale set for Thursday, August 7th.

Aug 6, 2025

Safe Boating Course Being Offered To The Public Via Zoom

Fulfill the State Boating Requirement and get a boat insurance discount when you take the Safe Boating course.

Aug 6, 2025

One-Stop-Shop Unveiled for Military, Veterans, and Family Members Interested in SUNY

There is a new state-wide program offering a One-Stop-Shop for active duty service members, veterans and family members currently enrolled or interested in attending any SUNY college or university.

Aug 5, 2025

Suffolk Girls' Win At The QB Challenge

The best of the best showed up for the third annual National Football Foundation Girls QB Challenge last week at Smithtown West.

Aug 5, 2025

Sachem Softball Recognized

At a recent Sachem Board of Education meeting, the Sachem North varsity softball team was recognized for its outstanding spring season.

Aug 5, 2025

New York Joins Redistricting Showdown as Texas Democrats Flee State

New York reps to Texas legislature runaways: Go home.

Aug 5, 2025

A Successful Performance Audit for Suffolk County's Traffic and Parking Violations Agency

Issued on July 9th, the audit's objective was to determine if TPVA properly reported revenues received to the New York State Justice Court Fund.

Aug 5, 2025

Grand Master Steven Rubin: Leading New York’s Masons With Vision, Brotherhood, and a Call to Serve

The top Grand Master of the Free Masons was on Long Island where Reporter Robert Chartuk had a chance to meet him.

Aug 5, 2025

DOGE Report: Savings and Reforms Continue for the American Taxpayer

The big savings this week from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) amounts to $4.9 billion in a canceled US Department of Energy (DoE) program approved under former President Joe Biden.

Aug 5, 2025

William Floyd boys’ soccer competes in Brookhaven league and runs youth camp

The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity soccer team spent part of their summer break participating in the 2025 Town of Brookhaven summer soccer league.

Aug 5, 2025

William Floyd School District releases 2025-26 academic calendar in digital format

The William Floyd School District has released its calendar for the 2025-26 school year in digital format.

Aug 5, 2025

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Lock in on Locklear

As the trade whirlwinds have settled down and we can all catch our collective breathes after a flurry of trades sent many of our fantasy teams into a tailspin, it's time to now reevaluate a few things.

Aug 5, 2025

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Trade Deadline Closers

Hi, I'm Jack Thaler back for another column this week after an exciting trade deadline. I hoped you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience.

Aug 4, 2025

Bay Shore Man Indicted for Brutal Machete Murder and Shooting Suffolk Officer in the Face, DA Says

Man charged with murdering a former co-worker and shooting a Suffolk Police officer shouldn’t ever see the light of day, PBA says.

Aug 4, 2025

Suffolk Sheriff’s Office Deputy Rescues Injured Hawk in Eastport

An injured hawk was spotted on the side of the road and a Suffolk County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped to help it out.

Aug 4, 2025

Powers on Wilderness Survival Series in Centerport: 'When disaster strikes...you're left to lean back on your survival skills'

The Wilderness Survival Series continues this month at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport, where experts will highlight one of the most essential survival skills: making fire with friction.

Aug 4, 2025

World Series Odds Change After the Trade Deadline

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is one of the most anticipated events on the sports calendar. Fans from every team hope their team gets the players they need for that big playoff push, or they are on the edge of their seat to read what top prospect will be coming back for their traded asset.

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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.