A nor’easter struck the region last weekend, bringing high rainfall, wind gusts, and flooding. From Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27, inches of rain poured down on communities and wind …
There’s only a month until Election Day and your hometown newspapers will be publishing profiles on local races throughout October. Here’s what’s on the ballot across the South Shore of Suffolk …
On Friday, Sept. 18, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 1563 Montauk Highway in Bellport, Suffolk County Legis. Dominick Thorne and pastor of Cornerstone Christian Cultural Center Church of god in Christ, …
Michelle Vicale-Smith will be wearing red beads next Sunday morning at Smith Point County Park in Shirley, carrying a Walk With Nahum sign. That’s where Vicale-Smith will be with friends and …
Man arrested for stabbing another man Suffolk County police arrested a Mastic Beach man for stabbing another man in Shirley. Anthony Thompson was arguing with a man on West Parkview Drive …
Preparing for back to school can be made easier and less stressful. School-age children generally need nine to 12 hours of sleep per 24 hours, while teenagers need eight to 10 hours. NYU Langone …
In recognition of World Drowning Prevention Day, South Shore University Hospital invited the community for an educational event to promote swimming safety and drowning prevention. A …
From its wooded areas to its beautiful seashores, it’s safe to say nature on Long Island is wonderfully diverse — and worth protecting. From Memorial Day to Labor Day this year, organizations …
Suffolk County lawmakers last week unanimously voted to subject kratom products to greater regulations, but did not ban the substance outright like Nassau County did earlier this year. The …
David Schultzer, the former owner and operator of Bellport Cold Beer & Soda on Station Road, is the proud father of three children who coincidentally all became top of their respective classes at …
Bellport High School seniors Meghan Joan Maragioglio and Elie Malcom, Patchogue-Medford High School seniors Addison Ruland and Evan Fraser, and William Floyd High School seniors Emma DiMaio and …
For the last three months, planners working with the Town of Brookhaven have been hosting workshops and open houses throughout the town to gauge community feedback for the upcoming Brookhaven …
This time of year, according to the Lighthouse Mission pastor Jim Ryan, food donations decrease while the number of people in need continues to rise. The mission is in need of all types of food …
Unions, MTA reach deal after three days By Connor Patton For over three days, five unions representing over 3,500 workers at the Long Island Rail Road went on strike for the first time in …
After weeks of litigation regarding the legality of his opponent’s signatures collected for the June primary, Democratic congressional candidate Pat Halpin is set to become the party’s nominee …
The South Country, Patchogue-Medford, Bayport-Blue Point and William Floyd school district board of education and budget votes will take place on Tuesday, May 19. SOUTH COUNTRY By Sam Desmond …
PAT-MED The Patchogue-Medford School District released a $252,223,893 proposed 2026–2027 budget. The budget would increase taxes by 3.15 percent. The proposed budget-to-budget …
On Friday, May 1 st , the William Floyd estate held a celebration for the nation’s 250 th anniversary with colonial re-enactors and a treasure trove of historical literature, wares, and musical …
Sweeping last year’s final three-game series gave William Floyd 10 League I wins and a spot in the Suffolk Class AAA baseball playoffs, which was short-lived after defeats to Smithtown East and …
A year after securing 10 victories and qualifying for the Suffolk Class A playoffs, William Floyd girls lacrosse got in the win column for the first time in 2026 with a 10-6 triumph over visiting …
