SUFFOLK COUNTY
Potential economic risk to businesses from severe flooding
A recent comprehensive GIS analysis commissioned by the Long Island Regional Planning Council reveals that over 43,000 businesses …
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$3 million grant funding available to reduce air pollution
In celebration of the conclusion of Climate Week, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim …
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MEET THE CANDIDATES
Alexis Weik (R), Incumbent Born and raised on Long Island, Sen. Alexis Weik is currently raising her family on the South Shore. She …
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Sayville

Under 40? Strong need for volunteer firefighters

Local fire departments in Bohemia, Holbrook, Sayville, and West Sayville will be hosting open houses at their fire stations during the month of October in hopes to attract more volunteers for active …
SPORTS

Q&A with Kyle Messina

Suffolk County News: Getting a dominating win against a longtime rival, how does it feel as a group? Kyle Messina: It feels great. [When] we grew up, these were the rivals we would watch. It was …
SPORTS

Flashes host Tornadoes in varsity football face-off

It was a gorgeous autumn evening on Greene Avenue last Saturday when the Sayville Golden Flashes hosted the Westhampton Beach Tornadoes for a varsity football face-off between two longtime combatants …
Bayport

‘My father and my hero’

On Sunday, Oct. 6, Olivia Davis, a senior at Bayport-Blue Point High School, held a moving ceremony for her Girl Scout Gold Award at the 9/11 Remembrance Park in Ronkonkoma, where she fundraised for …

The MTA outlines its Five-Year Capital Plan

The MTA board approved its $68.4 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan on Sept. 25, which will provide the LIRR around $6 billion to purchase new trains, upgrade stations, and replace tracks, but the …
SPORTS

Five touchdowns by one player!

The third week of football rounds out with two victories and one close loss for the Suffolk County News ’s coverage area. In Week 2, all three school districts had resounding wins against their …
Food & Drink
Another Bradstock! Another happening!
Thirty-one years of great vibes, great music and above all, great spirit of the community! Bradstock XXXI, calling itself …
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Food, flying, fun at appreciation day
The Bayport Aerodrome Society will be hosting their 31st annual Neighborhood Appreciation Picnic this Sunday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to …
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Buoy 35: ‘A hidden gem’
All mariners know to pay attention to buoys, but this particular buoy is an invitation to a great night out. Just at the edge of …
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‘Top-tier’ grocer requested by residents
The South Shore’s consummate health-oriented grocer, Cornucopia, announced a second location to open in the Station Yards complex in …
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Refreshing new grocery store has grand opening
The Fresh Grocer had its grand opening on Friday, Aug. 23 at the Lighthouse Commons shopping center in Oakdale. With freshly …
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Swinging, seafaring time!
The Seafood Festival was held at the Long Island Maritime Museum this weekend, Aug. 24 and Aug. 25, for the 31st time since its …
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School News

Thunderbirds triumph at homecoming

Connetquot School District had its homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 21, where the football team defeated the Sachem North Flaming Arrows with a final score of 21-14.

Arts
The CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale, aptly nicknamed “Broadway in Oakdale” on social media, has made a plea to the community for donations for a hefty, necessary expense to replace …
I’m writing this review about three hours from print deadline because I’ve needed extra time to process what I think is the most ambitious and passionate production I’ve ever been …
By Gary Haber There’s a saying that goes, “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” That’s because the condition is so …
Hometown Heroes
St. John’s Episcopalian Church in Oakdale hosted an animal blessing on Saturday, Oct. 5. The ceremony was performed by Mother Bernadette, an Episcopal priest and animal lover.  …
On Monday, Oct. 7, a blood drive will be held at Our Lady of the Snow from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The blood drive is being held by the church to honor newly retired employee Diana Mongan, who …
Jack McNeil, vice president, of the Bayport-Blue Point Junior Civic, delivered school supplies collected by the group to the Our Lady of the Snow outreach. “This donation could not have …
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