A ‘Night Out’ with police

On Tuesday, Aug. 3, the Suffolk County Police Department’s 7th Precinct and the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library will be joining communities across the United States for a National …

Shrine for St. Jude dedicated

St. Jude Roman Catholic Church held a dedication ceremony for its recently refurbished St. Jude shrine and the area surrounding the shrine. The project began in 2014 and was made possible after $1.4 …

Seeking a master developer for Mastic Beach

Town of Brookhaven released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a master developer to redevelop the downtown area of Mastic Beach. The RFQ, according to the town, will task potential interested …

Student revitalizes 9/11 Memorial Garden

Patriotism and pride in school and community runs in his family, and that’s why Alexander Guastella, a William Floyd High School rising senior, chose to revitalize the 9/11 Memorial Garden at …

Clipping out crime, one barbershop at a time

The Suffolk County Police Department Community Relations Bureau (CRB) and 7th Precinct recently hosted a Barber, Beauty & Books event at Jenny’s JNT Beauty Barbershop. The purpose …

County wins historic opioid settlements

Settlement agreements with several defendants in the county’s pending opioid litigation were reached last week. They included Rite Aid, offering $1.5 million; CVS, offering $3.5 million, plus …

Environment

Tips for having a safe summer

It’s mid-July and though the weather has been less than ideal, summer is still a time to enjoy. Living on the South Shore, we are fortunate to be neighbors of the Great South Bay. But with that …

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NYU Langone Health and Long Island Community Hospital to affiliate

NYU Langone Health (NYU Langone) and Long Island Community Hospital (LI Community Hospital) today announced their execution of an affiliation agreement that will bring the two organizations together …

Town to close beaches in pools in preparation for Tropical Storm Elsa

In anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa on Long Island, the Town of Brookhaven has announced that all Town Pools and Beaches will be closed on Friday, July 9. The storm is expected to …

Op-ed: Want to beat COVID?

By Amy E. Loeb, EdD, MBA, RN, executive director at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead The vaccine rollout throughout New York, and especially Long Island, has been a success. Nearly …

UPDATED: Rescue group confirms romantic ploy to capture bull

UPDATE: Menstruating cow let loose to entice bull.

Peconic Bay Medical Center hosts COVID vax site at William Floyd High School

Peconic Bay Medical Center (PBMC) recently announced it will partner with the William Floyd School District to host a vaccination clinic this month. Pfizer vaccines will be available by …

Mazzarella’s first month in office

Newly elected Suffolk County Legis. Jim Mazzarella is finishing his first month in office and is already working tirelessly to represent the residents of the 3rd District. After being sworn into …

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School news

William Floyd’s athletic signing day

The William Floyd Athletic Department recently held its annual spring signing day ceremony to celebrate the 20-senior student-athletes who will compete in athletics next year at the collegiate level. …

Floyd senior earns full ROTC scholarship

Service has been in Joseph Mazzarella’s blood from a young age, going back to his days as a member of the Moriches Elementary School student council and extending throughout his time at William …

WF senior earns prestigious St. Joseph’s College Presidential Scholarship

William Floyd High School senior Ryleigh Pafitis has been selected to receive the prestigious Presidential Scholarship to attend St. Joseph’s College, a full-tuition scholarship for all four …

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Sand mining and Long Island groundwater

On July 6, the Department of Environmental Conservation held a virtual meeting to receive input from the public before they conduct a three-year study on the potential for impacts to groundwater …

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