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 …

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 …

Raffles, games, great music and food are some of the highlights of an upcoming social mixer hosted by the Christopher A. Coluccio Foundation to raise awareness for mental health and suicide …

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 …

Every Thursday at Blue Point Bible Church, on the corner of Blue Point Avenue and Maple Street, a “Hub of Help” is available for those looking for clothing, food, guidance, and more. The Hub …

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 …

The Town of Brookhaven held a public hearing and vote on a motion to impose an 18-month moratorium on data centers in the Town of Brookhaven on Thursday, July 16. After nearly five hours of …

As the region prepares for the summer’s first heat wave, Islip Town officials are monitoring weather conditions closely and taking steps to keep both its residents and its workforce safe. Town …

The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bayport Orthodontics, an independent dental office located at 671 Montauk Highway that aims to provide a calming …

The CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale has been a hub for not just creativity, but inclusivity. In their most recent endeavor for inclusion, CMPAC held its first-ever sensory sensitive show during …

Boy Scout Troop 184 in Sayville recently donated around a dozen boxes/baskets full of needed items to Mercy Center Ministries in Patchogue, a nonprofit that provides housing for homeless women and …

Those who knew and loved 9-year-old Laney McGowan of Sayville often describe the young girl, who died last December after a lifelong battle with Dravet syndrome, with one word: fighter. …

By Joseph Caligiuri On April 18, East Islip faced off against Bellport in a Legacy softball game in honor of Laney McGowan. Starting at 11 a.m., the Islip community came together for not only …

Save The Great South Bay (STGSB) has been awarded $66,750 through New York State’s Invasive Species Grant Program to launch an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Outreach, Education, and …

Nonprofit Save the Great South Bay (SGSB) held the “Guardians of the Water: Long Island’s Waterkeepers” event at the View in Oakdale on March 27. Organized in celebration of SGSB joining the …

Whether it’s during a break in the day, after a stressful day at work, or even on an equinox or full moon, walking through a labyrinth provides a mental reset and new appreciation for one’s …

The Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE) hosted a webinar last Thursday, March 5, to discuss the impacts of toxic PFAS chemicals in New York, where scholars discussed their findings regarding …

As Jane Smith* originally from Riverhead, was preparing to move with her three adult children to North Carolina due to affordability issues before Christmas last year, a heart attack suddenly sent …

The Suffolk County Black Nurses (SCBNA) held their annual Tea Party in East Islip on Friday, Feb. 21. Dedicated to mental health awareness, the association invited members to speak about their own …