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State assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R, C) will be seeking re-election to his fifth term in the Third District against lifelong resident and labor leader Josh Slaughter. DESTEFANO, R, incumbent …

Incumbent U.S. Rep Andrew Garbarino is facing a challenge from former Suffolk County executive and Democrat Pat Halpin in this November’s election. The second congressional district covers South …

Suffolk County Legis. Dominick Thorne (LD 7), county executive Ed Romaine, New York State assemblyman Joseph DeStefano, and Suffolk County Parks officials, came together last week on Friday Oct. 16, …

On Oct. 14, Town of Brookhaven supervisor Daniel J. Panico and town officials welcomed representatives from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service …

New York State Sen. Dean Murray (R, C) is running for re-election in the 3rd Senate District in the general election on Nov. 3, 2026. “I am running on my experience and my record. As a …

For nearly 500 days, Evan Gershkovich had little control over where he went and when he would see his friends and family. But he could still report. The Wall Street Journal correspondent, …

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico is proud to announce Brookhaven Town’s annual Back to School Drive successfully collected and distributed backpacks and essential school supplies to more than 1,820 …

There’s only a month until Election Day and your hometown newspapers will be publishing profiles on local races throughout October. Here’s what’s on the ballot across the South Shore of Suffolk …

Basketball royalty Walt “Clyde” Frazier surprised a small crowd of teenagers and longtime fans when he made an unexpected appearance at a three-on-three basketball tournament in Mastic on Friday. …

A meeting of the Climate Smart Communities Task Force was held at Patchogue Village town hall on Monday, Sept. 21. Chairperson Jonathan Keyes was happy to announce that measures taken had been …

On Wednesday, Sept. 15, State Sen. Dean Murray held a press conference in the ShopRite parking lot in Patchogue, right next to the Sunrise Highway westbound service road, to announce the joint of …

On Friday, Sept. 18, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 1563 Montauk Highway in Bellport, Suffolk County Legis. Dominick Thorne and pastor of Cornerstone Christian Cultural Center Church of god in Christ, …

Rich Schaffer, supervisor of the Town of Babylon, has chaired the Suffolk County Democratic Committee for 26 years, mostly unchallenged. But Southold Town Democratic chair Kathryn Casey Quigley …

As of Aug. 13, Suffolk County has received 114 drowning calls resulting in 14 deaths so far in 2026. During one recent weekend at Smith Point Beach, lifeguards rescued 50 swimmers alone. Suffolk …

NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk has a Brookhaven Town public hearing set for later today, Thursday, Aug. 27 at 3 p.m., to consider their 270,000-square-foot, $650-million proposed pavilion expansion …

This educational event will explore the journey from identifying human trafficking victims to pursuing justice, while highlighting the collaborative efforts of law enforcement, prosecutors, survivor …

Supervisor Panico invites local teens to participate in the Town of Brookhaven’s annual 3on3 Youth Basketball Tournament, now rescheduled to Friday, Sept. 18 , from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Mastic …

From its wooded areas to its beautiful seashores, it’s safe to say nature on Long Island is wonderfully diverse — and worth protecting. From Memorial Day to Labor Day this year, organizations …

Supervisor Dan Panico announced that the town’s Youth Bureau Division will hold its annual INTERFACE Back to School Drive from July 28 through Aug. 21. The initiative ensures students from …

The Fire Island National Seashore recently held a public workshop to gauge local interest in potential pathways connecting Fire Island communities to improve safety and accessibility. The …

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