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Jul 23, 2025

West Islip’s Summer Investigations Program: a Success all Across the Board

Hosted by Paul J. Bellew Elementary School, West Islip’s “Summer Investigations” program runs Monday through Thursday, and is overseen by the aforementioned school’s principal, Rhonda Pratt.

Jul 23, 2025

John Glenn's Coach is Stepping Down

Shanahan has been the head man in charge of the Elwood football program for more than 30 years and has decided at 56 years old to hang up the whistle.

Jul 22, 2025

The Tragic Tale of George Santos, and Our Part in Our Justice

To those rooting for George’s demise, I ask that you stop for a moment to consider that. There is little question that the fate George is about to serve is completely disproportionate to what he is guilty of.

Jul 22, 2025

Race the Narrows draws big crowd to the Mastic Beach seashore.

It was a race for the environment.

Jul 22, 2025

Crowd Turns Out for the Manorville Fire Department’s 3rd Annual BBQ Rib Cook Off

Grills were sizzling at the Manorville Fire Department cook off.

Jul 22, 2025

DOGE Report: Congress Claws Back $9 Billion in Ill-spent Taxpayer Funds

Congress has the power of the purse and they have snapped the wallet shut programs that are not aligned with the interests of American taxpayers.

Jul 22, 2025

A BWI Roll: Mastic Beach Man in Hot Water for Drunken Hampton Bays Crash

DA Tierney announced the defendant allegedly crashed a 33-foot vessel in Hampton Bays’ Shinnecock Canal, seriously injuring his fiancée as a result.

Jul 22, 2025

A Match Made in Local Heaven: Suffolk County Signs Groundbreaking Contract with Airbnb 

To streamline payment of the Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax, Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr. has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the popular vacation home rentals company.

Jul 22, 2025

United and Republic Airways face lawsuit over denied seat for infant

A woman has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines and Republic Airways in New York federal court alleging racial and religious discrimination during a flight incident involving her infant child.

Jul 22, 2025

Class action targets American Family Care for sharing patient data with third parties

A class action lawsuit has been filed against American Family Care by Felix Gonzalez over allegations that it violated patient privacy by sharing protected health information with third parties like Google for advertising purposes.

Jul 22, 2025

New York sues property owner over hazardous chemical contamination in Jericho

The State of New York has filed a lawsuit against a real estate holding company over environmental contamination at a site in Jericho, New York. The complaint names Richmond Associates LP and seeks to recover costs incurred by the state in addressing hazardous substance releases at the property.

Jul 22, 2025

Allstate sues New York medical providers over alleged insurance fraud

A group of healthcare providers in New York faces serious allegations from Allstate Insurance Company for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving fake medical services and billing practices designed to exploit No-Fault insurance regulations.

Jul 22, 2025

Who Takes The Fall?

With the camps opening you always hear the rhetoric that it's a new season and "anything can happen." While that is true, the reality for sports bettors is we have to concentrate on what we know and use that for looking forward to make the best use of our bankroll.

Jul 22, 2025

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Never Forget Runs Scored

What everyone has in common in their success is to win categories week in and week out.

Jul 21, 2025

From the Newsroom: The Tragic Consequences of Open Borders

My deceased Grandparents are rolling in their graves at America’s wide-open border policies that have changed since they came over on a boat sixty years ago.

Jul 21, 2025

The Mets Retire #5

There is a new number that no other New York Met will ever be wearing as David Wright's #5 was retired by the team this past weekend.

Jul 21, 2025

Massive Structure Fire Over the Weekend in Shirley

The Mastic Fire Department was returning from an alarm in the area, responded to the mutual aid call, becoming the first fire engine at the scene.

Jul 21, 2025

Stony Brook Film Festival showcases global cinema at Staller Center

The Stony Brook Film Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the Staller Center for Arts, offering a diverse selection of films from around the globe.

Jul 21, 2025

Tri-Hamlet 250th Committee Kicks Off Semiquincentennial Celebrations with “Fired Up for Freedom” Event

Local residents are already gearing up for the nation’s 250th birthday next year.

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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.