An annual celebration that raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. The first Earth Day was held April 22, 1970. Doing our part, Save The …

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Update on Suffolk’s clean water plans

The one-eighth cent sales tax approved by Suffolk County voters in November is expected to generate nearly $2.7 billion over the next 35 years. The money from the Suffolk County Water Quality …

Brush fires cause preliminarily ruled as accidental

As of 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, brush fires started in Center Moriches and have since spread to West Hampton. About 80 fire departments and 20 EMS agencies responded. “We had over 90 …

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MY TURN

Peace reigns here

From towering Mount Križevac (Cross Mountain) and Podbrdo (Apparition Hill), part of the mountain range that surrounds this small pilgrimage village, to the bells calling the faithful to recite the …

Human trafficking is not someone else’s problem

Human trafficking is not just an issue that happens somewhere else—it’s something Suffolk County deals with every day. “We have a very unhappy statistic with the top 20 percent …

Recognizing Suffolk’s Irish American heritage

Proud Suffolk County residents of Irish heritage from were honored by county executive Romaine and the Suffolk County Legislature at the third annual Irish American Heritage Celebration. The midday …

Local author pens children’s book about her late brother

Rachel Raysor-Henry remembers her late brother Kevin as an energetic, confident child whose smile and energy could light up a room. Kevin delighted in jumping on beds, making armpit sounds, and …

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Capital project vote passes

The William Floyd School District hosted a capital project vote on Wednesday, March 26. The community passed the $78.5 million proposed facilities capital improvement project, with 618 yes votes to …

Chemistry teacher selected for NYS VITAL Educator Program

William Floyd High School chemistry teacher Dr. Martin Palermo was recently selected for the New York State Education Department’s VITAL (Virtual Implementation of Teaching and Learning) …

SPORTS

Floyd season ends in loss to Hills East in Suffolk championship game

The William Floyd boys basketball team ended its season Sunday with a 57-40 loss to No. 1-seed Half Hollow Hills East in the Suffolk AAA championship game. The game was played at Farmingdale …

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Managing chaos

Emergency responders were at the ready. A triage area was already cordoned off. Ambulances were lining up in the parking lot. The ferry, followed by several emergency boats with their lights …

Student makes time for studies, pageants and volunteering

St. Joseph’s University student Devin Walsh had a big night last month when she participated in the Miss New York International pageant in Princeton, N.J., and was crowned Miss New York …

Run for a cause

Health-related illnesses as a result of being a first responder on Sept. 11 aren’t getting in the way of Central Islip resident Erica Gaston. Gaston is a retired New York Police Department …

Learn about the history of Long Island synagogues at Temple Beth El lecture

When it comes to Long Island synagogues, Brad Kolodny knows them all. From Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach, where Billy Crystal had his bar mitzvah, to Congregation Tifereth Israel in Greenport, …

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Todd Rundgren will bring his “What the World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook Live in Concert” tour to the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Sunday, April 13 at 7 p.m. …

The Great American Novel

The late Chuck Anderson, my colleague here at the Advance , my editor with Fire News, the Bellport-based trade paper for the fire and EMS audience and a published author himself, was always quick to …

Let’s get physical!

As the weather warms, it’s important to follow doctor-recommended safety tips on how to effectively prepare your body prior to diving into golf, pickleball, softball or other warm-weather …

Women’s Recognition Award recipients

On March 20 , supervisor Daniel J. Panico and the Brookhaven Town Board were on hand to honor the recipients of the 2025 Women’s Recognition Awards at the 39th annual Women’s Recognition …

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