On Nov. 19, the Suffolk County Legislature honored volunteers throughout Suffolk County. Each legislator picked a volunteer from a nonprofit within their district. “Due to the amazing …
Saturday, November 23 marked a historic day for the Mastics- Moriches-Shirley Community Library as community members, library officials, and dignitaries gathered for the grand reopening and …
Mastic Beach residents last week got to hear from the Beechwood Organization about its plans for reinvigorating downtown Mastic Beach by building new homes, commercial buildings and a community …
Former congressman Lee Zeldin is President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the EPA, a surprising choice to some local environmentalists who hope the Suffolk County native will prioritize the …
GivingTuesday is Dec. 3, and area nonprofit organizations are hoping it will motivate people to donate. GivingTuesday is an annual worldwide event that started at the 92nd Street Y in New York …
The No. 1 William Floyd Colonials varsity football team, led by head coach Paul Longo, had a dominating 43-22 win over No. 8 Sachem East in the quarterfinals of the Suffolk County Division I playoffs …
On Nov. 12, the Suffolk County Legislature passed the proposed 2025 budget from the county executive’s office. Legislator and deputy presiding officer Steven J. Flotteron (11th District) …
Long Island Community Hospital staff held a Stop the Bleed training at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach for more than 50 students to teach them how to apply pressure to a wound and use …
Suffolk County Legis. James Mazzarella has secured three grants from the county’s Water Quality Protection and Restoration Program for improvements in his district. The grants are: A …
If approved by the Brookhaven Town Council at its meeting on Nov. 19, the average Brookhaven homeowner will see an increase in the town property tax of $18 per month, or $216, for the year starting …
Tangier Smith Elementary School fifth-grade teacher John Melandro received a heartwarming surprise at a schoolwide assembly when he was presented with a Milken Educator Award. The prestigious …
Those two otherworldly gargantuans, King Kong and Godzilla, battling each other for dominance, glued John Silecchia to his parents’ television set in second grade. “You had to do …
That over 50 filmmakers and screenwriters from Los Angeles as well as far-flung places like Lebanon, Scotland, Nepal, Australia, even Gaza chose to fly in and be included in executive director Jaret …
A total of two propositions were on the back of the ballot this year; both of which passed. Though vote counts, as of press time, were unofficial. Proposal one, an amendment to Article 1 Section 11 …
The Republicans celebrated their Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, wins that night at the Stereo Garden in Patchogue Village. “We have a secret weapon in our midst--- he is a leader of the …
On Oct. 5, the Mastic Beach Conservancy held its third annual Bivalve Ball at the Moriches Yacht Club, attracting more than 130 attendees and raising over $40,000 through ticket sales and a silent …
On Monday, Nov. 4, Brookhaven Town supervisor Dan Panico announced an initiative to strengthen illegal housing enforcement within the Town of Brookhaven by increasing fines for rental permit …
William Floyd’s homecoming festivities kicked off on Friday, Oct. 25, with an energetic pep rally, followed by the homecoming dance. Then, homecoming day began with the parade featuring …
The Patchogue-Medford High School varsity football team will forfeit its final game of the season following an alleged bathroom “vandalism” incident after the team’s 34-0 loss on Saturday at …
NEW YORK’S SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Andrew Garbarino, incumbent (R) By Sam Desmond Rep. Andrew Garbarino was sworn into office on Jan. 3, 2021 for New York’s 2nd …
