The Central Pine Barrens Commission’s Wildfire Task Force will host the 26th annual New York Wildfire and Incident Management Training Academy from Oct. 19 through Oct. 29 at Brookhaven …
“It was a lifelong dream that was fulfilled for me; it’s something I’ve always wanted to do, and I’m not getting any younger.” Michael Thomas Perone is an established …
Suffolk County Police today arrested a Bay Shore woman for selling marijuana products to minors at a Sayville store this afternoon. In response to numerous community complaints, Fifth Precinct …
They popped up on wanted posters all over Long Island and New York State, grossed out hundreds of New Yorkers who often used a broom to sweep them from sidewalks, and they love to hitch a ride on …
On Saturday, Oct. 14 the Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms held their annual Hall of Fame induction for celebrated athletes before a rainy but enthusiastic homecoming parade, capped off by a blowout …
The Sayville School District held their pep rally on Friday, Oct. 13, which ended in a celebratory dance-off with the juniors strutting their moves to British pop songs from the 1960s through the …
The Bayport Methodist Church on Middle Road celebrated its 150th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 15, with congregants sharing their blessings at morning Mass. The church, which has been a staple in …
John Lorenzo (R) John Lorenzo was appointed to the Council District 4 seat in January of 2023 following Mary Kate Mullen’s departure from the board to a judgeship. Prior to being …
Andrew Wittman (R) Incumbent and Republican candidate Andrew Wittman was elected into the office of receiver of taxes for the Town of Islip in 2021. Wittman had previously served the Fire …
On Wednesday, Oct. 17, all five ambulance districts in the Town of Islip voted to pass the referendum of two resolutions on the ballot to end the current defined contributions retirement plan ($240 …
This past Thursday, community members were welcomed to attend a Meet the Candidates night at the old Sayville Junior High School. The forum included the candidates for the positions of Suffolk …
The Bayport-Blue Point girls varsity soccer team played for an extra-special goal on Wednesday, Oct. 4. In an enthusiastic pre-game fundraiser, the team and parents raised nearly $500 selling …
Suffolk County Legis. Steven J. Flotteron and James Britz from the Long Island Housing Partnership (LIHP) have announced that an existing program that provides grant money to employees of businesses …
Angie Carpenter (R) Elected to the position of Town of Islip supervisor in 2015 midterm, incumbent Angie Carpenter was reelected later that year in November, and again in 2019. …
The annual Apple Festival and Scarecrow Contest will take place on Oct. 21 at the Islip Grange in Sayville. The Town of Islip Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs will host the festival. It …
Sayville school district superintendent, Dr. Marc Ferris made an alarming announcement to parents and community members yesterday, October 12 via email about the boys varsity soccer team's remaining …
As part of the Suffolk County News’s ongoing effort to properly and fairly cover the Island Hills development we reached out to the newly formed Rechler advisory committee for access to a community …
Ed Romaine (R) vs. Dave Calone (D) Former federal and state prosecutor Dave Calone (D) and current Brookhaven Town supervisor Ed Romaine will be vying for the Suffolk County executive seat as …
The Bayport-Blue Point girls varsity volleyball team faced off against longtime rival John Glenn, and won, bringing their season record to 6-2. “In all my years of coaching, I’ve …
A commemorative press conference was held on Friday, Oct. 6, in front of the future Roe Park in Blue Point, where elected officials, civic leaders, and the Schettino Family gathered to celebrate the …
