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Ryder Cup recap: local biz booms—from hoteliers to shuckers
Four-star hotels nearby Bethpage State Park that benefited from the onslaught of out-of-towners included the Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton and the Courtyard by Marriott Republic Airport—both in Farmingdale.
Breaking zoos: closing time for Holtsville animal preserve
The main reason for the planned termination of the Holtsville Ecology Site, the Town says, is the cost to taxpayers.
Public weighs in on state energy plan
Long Island weighs in on New York’s energy future.
Lawsuit claims Brookhaven officials targeted Asian-owned spas
Stone Equities, LLC has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Brookhaven and several of its employees, alleging misconduct that caused financial and reputational harm. The defendants named in the complaint are the Town of Brookhaven and individuals Theresa Trejo, Amanda Paccione, and Brian Smith.
Moriches Rotary Hosts 17th Annual Oktoberfest
A good time for a good cause at the Moriches Rotary Oktoberfest.
Smithtown Central School District students ‘Go Gold’
Smithtown students raise money for cancer awareness.
Lawmakers call for HALT repeal, prison safety reforms
HALT Act failing, legislators call for prison reform.
Stony Brook inducts their 2025 hall of fame class
This weekend Stony Brook University proudly inducted four exceptional Seawolves into the Rita & Kurt Eppenstein Athletics Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place at Stony Brook Arena, where the Class of 2025 was honored for their outstanding contributions to Stony Brook Athletics.
Your NYS refund check is on the way
Did you file your taxes early in 2023? If you did, you are first on the list to receive your NYS inflation refund check.
Green leads Rocky Point
The Rocky Point boys cross country team traveled to Wappingers Falls this weekend and turned in a strong performance against some of the top competition in the state.
SCPD officer busted on DWI charge
A Suffolk County police officer has been indicted on charges of vehicular assault and driving while intoxicated after allegedly striking a pedestrian in Huntington Village while off duty.
Community celebrates five years of Alma’s East Moriches salon
It’s not often the County Executive drops in on your salon.
Restoring Cupsogue: wetlands win state funding
Wetland health a top environmental concern.
The World’s Worst Bet: How globalization left U.S. workers behind
How globalized killed the American worker.
From the Newsroom: And then there were three
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was in a terrible, unenviable political position that forced his hand to drop out of the race for Big Apple Mayor this week.
Burner Prudenti Law: Accidentally Damaged Will
After going through the effort of carefully preparing your estate documents, it can be disheartening to find your original paperwork damaged or destroyed
Together for the Community at Your Library
Costume Drive - Monday, September 15 to Friday, October 17 at all open Library Locations
The Death of John Andre and Tallmadge’s Role
From the North Shore of Brookhaven, Benjamin Tallmadge was the oldest of five sons born to Rev. Benjamin Tallmadge and his wife, Susannah.
Stony Brook president outlines plans for growth during first state of university address
Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith delivered her first State of the University address on September 29, 2025, outlining her vision for the institution’s future.
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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.
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