During the American Revolution, Long Island remained under British occupation for more than seven years—longer than anywhere else in the country. On Friday, March 20, the …
In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, New York State Sen. Dean Murray (R, C -3rd District) is holding a photography contest for students grades 9 through 12. Original submissions will be …
On Feb. 26, the Brookhaven Landfill Action and Remediation Group held a press conference at the Town of Brookhaven. Advocates from Brookhaven Landfill Action and Remediation Group (BLARG) and …
The Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE) hosted a webinar last Thursday, March 5, to discuss the impacts of toxic PFAS chemicals in New York, where scholars discussed their findings regarding …
Optimum Business, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, and the LIA Foundation, the 501(c)3 philanthropic arm of the Long Island Association (LIA), recently announced the …
On Monday, Feb. 23, a winter snowstorm brought over 30 inches of snow to some parts of Suffolk County. Locally, the following snow totals were: Patchogue, 27 inches Bellport, 26 inches …
The Alegria South development in Bellport was awarded a $4.5 million grant from the state’s Long Island Investment Fund and a $13.2 tax break. The Carriage House project in Patchogue was awarded an …
The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library welcomed a strong turnout of community members on Saturday, Jan. 31, for an Artists Reception celebrating the work of residents from …
Traffic in the tri-hamlet—Mastic, Shirley, and Mastic Beach continues to be one of the biggest quality of life issues facing the area. The reality is traffic conditions have only worsened, the …
One hundred and forty-four homes in Mastic received an offer letter from the Blue Buffers program from New York State. The homes are located approximately south of Gooseberry Road and east of …
Last week, Suffolk County saw the most significant snowstorm in four years; the snow totals averaged around a foot on Jan. 25. The storm brought the heaviest snowfall since late January 2022. …
The Brookhaven Town Division of Women’s Services is seeking nominations for outstanding women from Brookhaven. Community groups, businesses and individuals are being asked to nominate women they …
New York native Rudy J. Breedy has been named executive director for the Northeast Region of Canine Companions, the nation’s first and largest service dog organization serving adults, children and …
Elected officials joined with community leaders, students and historians on Dec. 17 at William Floyd High School to commemorate the birthday of founding father William Floyd and recognize the day in …
Paul Longo, the longtime head coach of the William Floyd Colonials varsity football team and the winningest public high school coach in Suffolk County history, has stepped down, leaving a legacy in …
The holiday shopping event began back in 2010 as a campaign for American Express. Small Business Saturday is now an important day for local retailers that reminds holiday shoppers to shop small and …
The South Country School District has frozen “discretionary spending” through the end of the current fiscal year, which is June 30, 2026, acting assistant superintendent for finance and …
The No. 1 William Floyd Colonials varsity football team, led by head coach Paul Longo, continued their undefeated season as they blew out No. 4 Longwood in the semifinal round of the Section XI …
“There is a fear,” said Fr. James E. Reiss, rector-elect, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, noting his church’s pantry has seen an uptick from the most ever of 130 families two …
As more Long Island families seek aid, the Lighthouse Mission, based in Bellport, is preparing for an increased need for food, clothing, and toy donations during the Thanksgiving and Christmas …
