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 …
“Not permitted, totally not allowed, banned. And just in case anyone doesn’t get the idea, we, too, are passionate and we, too, care about the residents of this town. And that’s precisely why …
Homecoming season is upon us. Here are when local school districts are hosting their homecoming events: Bayport-Blue Point The Bayport-Blue Point School District is celebrating homecoming …
In 1960s Czechoslovakia, a young teacher named Vera Truhlar saw a map of Long Island, and pointed toward the center. Gesturing to her colleague, Truhlar remarked, “Look, there is a town called …
Outside fire departments, schools, town halls, and parks across Long Island, communities gathered to honor those who died as a result of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 …
Students across Suffolk County went back to school last week, starting their first chapters of the 2026-27 school year. The Connetquot, Sayville, and Bayport-Blue Point school districts all …
The Sayville Garden Club is pleased to announce its Beautification Awards for 2026. Pictured here are the three homeowners and three business awards given this year. The first is the lovely yard …
“It’s not a dream; there is no waking up from this. It’s not a bad movie, and it may not ever really be over,” read a Suffolk County News editorial on Sept. 13, 2001. This week marks the …
Preparing for back to school can be made easier and less stressful. School-age children generally need nine to 12 hours of sleep per 24 hours, while teenagers need eight to 10 hours. NYU Langone …
In Philadelphia, 1976, Rocky Balboa, an unknown fighter who’s yet to reach his full potential, receives the opportunity of a lifetime to duel with one of the sport’s top athletes, Apollo Creed. …
The Oakdale Historical Society made quite the “hoot” outside of St. John’s Episcopal Church last weekend during a ceremony honoring the organization’s civic leadership award winners. …
Connetquot School District’s superintendent recently resigned amid growing tension between the school board and administrators, according to sources close to district personnel. The Connetquot …
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 …
In recognition of World Drowning Prevention Day, South Shore University Hospital invited the community for an educational event to promote swimming safety and drowning prevention. A …
To prepare for the big fight, or show, the CM Performing Arts Center partnered with local organizations to run like Rocky Balboa around the Sayville and Oakdale communities for a video promoting the …
An 11-year-old brain cancer survivor from Bellport received a sweet surprise from Suffolk County police officers last Wednesday. Dilara Coker was diagnosed with brain cancer in early 2024, and …
The Connetquot Board of Education recently voted to approve hiring an outside company to conduct a forensic audit of the district’s finances. During a special meeting on July 9, the school …
Suffolk County lawmakers last week unanimously voted to subject kratom products to greater regulations, but did not ban the substance outright like Nassau County did earlier this year. The …
There is an upcoming public hearing on Aug. 11 for a data center moratorium held by the Islip Town Board. The board voted 4-1 in favor of the hearing on July 14, giving permission to the town clerk …
Audiences at the CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale are welcomed to the ‘60s this summer for the musical “Hairspray.” The roughly two-hour-long show follows Baltimore teenager Tracy …
