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William Floyd UPK opens applications for 2025-26 school year
The Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program is still open for applications for the 2025-26 school year.
William Floyd alumni participate in NCAA lacrosse tournaments
Seventeen former lacrosse players from William Floyd High School are taking part in the NCAA Men’s and Women’s lacrosse tournaments across Division I, II, and III levels.
Port Jefferson Champions are Honored
The Port Jefferson School District had seven different teams being represented the District at the Town of Brookhaven’s inaugural Night of Champions athletic ceremony.
Batter Is the New Record Holder
When Port Jefferson goalie Emma Batter stopped a shot against John Glenn this week, she also made history as she set the record and became new NYSPHSAA career saves leader.
Audit Details Where Suffolk’s Opioid Monies Went
Kennedy audit targets $50 million opioid fund.
Suffolk County Police Department Came to the Rescue of Ducklings in Distress
Suffolk County Police Department Came to the Rescue of Duckings in Distress
Natural Pest Control Thrives at Long Island’s Historic Manor of St. George
They’re in the air and on the ground: natural insect control at the Manor of St. George
Cheapest E85 gas found in Suffolk County during week ending May 3
3 gas stations had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Diocese of Rockville Centre Bishop Releases Statement on Pope Leo XIV
The Most Reverend John O. Barres, fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, released the following statement after the selection of Chicago, Illinois-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new Pope. The first ever American-born Pontiff took the name Leo XIV.
Animal Abuse Registry Strengthened Per Leg. Bontempi, Suffolk County Exec Romaine
Legislator Bontempi began talks in June 2024 with SPCA Chief Roy Gross to revisit and reform the Animal Abuse Registry that Romaine first greenlit as a legislator in October 2010.
Appellate Court Hands Democrats Big Win to Change Local Election Timing
New York's Even Year Election Law will go into effect.
‘LETITIAGATE’ –Hochul Pushes for Defense Slush Fund For NY Attorney General Letitia James
Hochul Pushes for Defense Slush Fund For NY Attorney General Letitia James
South Shore Press Video Vault: George Santos on Taxpayers Paying Tish James' Potential Legal Bills
Here is Santos's take on whether or not James should personally pay her legal bills if she faces criminal charges from the Trump Administration.
Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Close 18 Long Island Stores
Once the nation’s third largest drug chain, Rite Aid will be gone from the Long Island landscape.
From the Newsroom: The Death of the GOP in Local Elections
Democrats just threw a massive monkey wrench into the engine called local elections, and will not stop to permanently eliminate Republican office holders in every local and county office in the Empire State.
Guide to choosing professionals for sump pump installations
Installing a sump pump is essential for protecting properties from flooding and water damage.
Apple hit with class action lawsuit over alleged AirPods Max defect and failure to disclose issues
A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against tech giant Apple Inc., accusing the company of selling defective products without informing consumers about potential issues.
Sierra Club sues scrap metal firm over alleged long-term Clean Water Act violations in New York
The Sierra Club has filed a lawsuit against Service Scrap Metal Inc. and its owner, Michael Taylor, claiming that they violated the Clean Water Act by discharging polluted stormwater from their scrap metal facility into U.S. waters.
Suffolk County Police Department is Holding a Property Auction
Stop by the Suffolk County Police Department's property auction on May 14
Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is Saturday, May 10th
Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. This year the second Saturday is May 10th.
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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.
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.
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.