‘Confident about opening service this year’

It’s been over 100 years since Long Island Rail Road service experienced as large of an upgrade as the upcoming Grand Central Madison that will connect LIRR riders to the eastside of Manhattan. …

The Shirley Drive-In page has become a sensation

In the digital age, it is the dream of just about every content creator to go viral, and Steven Pirozzi, a lifelong resident of the Mastic/Shirley area, found himself catapulted into the spotlight …

Man Found Dead off Smith Point County Park

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the apparent drowning death of a man who was reported missing on November 18 and located off of Smith Point County Park this …

Holiday meals for the hungry

This year, Patrick “PJ” Balzer and his wife Catherine Gutierrez, of The Kings Kids Christian Outreach in Mastic Beach, provided meals for those in need this Thanksgiving. He and his wife …

Are you able to give to children and teens in need?

At this time of year, when consumerism can take precedence over the true spirit of the season, it is important to remember the epigram that “it is better to give than it is to receive.” …

Local Girl Scout wins Light Show contest

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) are excited to announce the winners of the Girl Scout Holiday Light Show Display Contest. Daisy Girl Scout Layla Koleda from Mastic-Shirley has been selected as …

Environment

The Mastic Beach Conservancy raises over 20K

Mastic Beach Conservancy held its inaugural fundraising gala, the Bivalve Ball, on the evening of Sat., Oct. 22 at La Buena Vida restaurant in Moriches. The group honored several local …

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They need a home for the holidays!

The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is celebrating the holiday season with its “Home for the Holidays” promotion, featuring free pet adoptions now through the month …

Long Island Advance SPORTS

A southside story

Ithaca and Cortland have been duking it out annually since 1959 in a matchup called the Cortaca Jug. This year it was held at East 161st and River Avenue at Yankee Stadium, the home of the 27-time …

Town approves of 1.92 percent tax hike

Nov. 17 was an eventful day of approvals for multiple bills on the table for the Brookhaven Town Board, including a 1.92 percent tax hike next year on homeowners, or $10.52 per year. The main …

The Islip Bulletin SPORTS

Young boxers make their ring debut

Three young boxers from Patchogue—Jefferson Hernandez, 13; brother Ostin Hernandez, 14; and Chris Palaez, 15—competed in their first boxing matches at Vargas Boxing in Deer Park, a …

Longtime town clerk set to retire

On Thursday, Nov. 10, the Brookhaven Town Board Meeting commenced, overviewing the retirement of longtime county clerk Donna Lent as well as the proposed tax raise of 1.92 percent next …

The Long Island Advance SPORTS

William Floyd Colonials defeat Sachem East, lose in semifinals

The No. 1-ranked William Floyd Colonials displayed their dominance as they defeated Sachem East by a score of 45-8 in the quarterfinals of the Suffolk County Division I playoffs. This victory has …

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School news

Floyd social worker paired with service pup

One of William Floyd School District’s social workers, Wendie Der, who has been working for the district for 16 years, suffers from a spinal cord injury she received six years ago, which has …

Colonials celebrate homecoming win!

William Floyd pride and spirit was in the air for the homecoming festivities this past weekend! The celebration began on Friday afternoon with a thunderous pep rally, followed by the homecoming …

The Long Island Advance SPORTS

Floyd wins seventh-straight Parkway Power Bowl game

Through heavy wind and rain, the William Floyd Colonials emerged victorious against rival Longwood by a score of 13-7 in Parkway Power Bowl XI. The victory was William Floyd’s seventh-straight …

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Brookhaven Town

45 million pounds of recyclables collected

Recently, supervisor Ed Romaine announced that the Town of Brookhaven’s Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) has received more than 45 million pounds of recycling material in 2022. It is projected …