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Jun 28, 2025

Harvey Milk Scholarship Award nominations open at Stony Brook University

In recognition of Pride Month, Stony Brook University has announced the opening of applications for the Harvey Milk Award for Student Leadership.

Jun 28, 2025

Machinist at SBU combines passion for cars with scientific research

Demetri Papagermanos is a machinist in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University (SBU).

Jun 27, 2025

Lavender Festival brings artisans to Manorville farm: ‘The only you-pick lavender farm on Long Island’

Hoshyla Farms, a five-generation farm in Manorville, is opening its grounds to the public this weekend for a two-day Lavender Festival.

Jun 27, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest diesel during week ending June 21

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 4 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 21.

Jun 27, 2025

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.

Jun 27, 2025

Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July

Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.

Jun 27, 2025

No Snacks, Denied! Fire Island Beaches with Strict Restrictions

Ocean Beach and Saltaire aren’t making it easy for summertime beachgoers to soak up the sun carefree with rules such as these.

Jun 27, 2025

Tri-Hamlet 250th Committee Launches Plans to Celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial in Grand Style

With one year to go, big plans are in store to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.

Jun 27, 2025

Brookhaven Town Clerk addresses Avery Village seniors

Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle addressed the Avery Village Senior Club during their monthly meeting at the Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center on June 25.

Jun 27, 2025

Brookhaven reaches settlement with SARV Properties over housing code violations

Farmingville, NY - On June 26, 2025, Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig announced a significant court settlement with SARV Properties LLC, a landlord responsible for numerous housing code violations in Mastic Beach.

Jun 27, 2025

William Floyd seniors revisit elementary schools in traditional walk

On Thursday, June 26, around 220 members of the William Floyd High School Class of 2025 returned to their former elementary schools in a tradition known as "Walk Down Memory Lane."

Jun 27, 2025

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary hosts inaugural faculty field day

The faculty at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School marked the end of the 2024-25 academic year with a unique event by organizing their inaugural Faculty Field Day.

Jun 27, 2025

William Floyd High School celebrates annual fine arts signing day

The William Floyd High School Fine Arts Department recently held its annual senior Signing Day ceremony at the Jeananne Dawson Memorial Library.

Jun 27, 2025

SWR Honors Their Dellecave Nominees

Seniors Haylie Abrams and Patrick Shea have received nominations from their school for the 23rd annual Dellecave Awards.

Jun 27, 2025

Guards Aplenty for Brooklyn's Draft

The Brooklyn Nets made history Wednesday night at the NBA Draft, and they also made a statement that they would execute their plan no matter what.

Jun 26, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending June 21

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jun 26, 2025

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 21

1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jun 26, 2025

State Grants Long-Delayed 9/11 Disability Benefits to Widow of Suffolk Deputy Sheriff

After decades-long wait, relief finally comes to the widow of 9-11 hero.

Jun 26, 2025

Socialist Supermarket Dream Could Spell Disaster for New York

It’s never worked anywhere else so why should the socialist supermarket dream work in New York?

Jun 26, 2025

Service Celebrated: Suffolk County Legislature Honors 18 Women Veterans

Each of the 18 Legislative Districts selected a deserving woman with decorated military service to receive special distinction.

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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

Brookhaven to shutter Holtsville Hal’s longtime zoo

Holtsville Hal and friends will be located as town looks to close animal preserve.


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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.