Who among us who were alive on that unseasonably warm day in September cannot remember where they were, what they were doing, or what they were feeling shortly after 9 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001? …
They say it takes a village. The truth is, we actually have one here. And if we’re not careful, we’re going to lose it, and so will our wallets. The Greater Sayville area is built on …
A prime factor leading to bloated government on the local, state, and national levels is the disproportionate influence that municipal unions have on the political process. Our center raises the …
Earlier this week, someone asked, “Are you Irish? Oh, your name is Connor, you must be!” And while I responded “Yes,” I thought to myself, “Well, I was born in Holbrook, and while I’m …
In recent years, stories of everyday heroes have been shared on the news for saving a child’s life after choking. Cases have happened all over Long Island, from Elmont to East Setauket, yet New …
One year ago this week, I graduated from New York University without a clue whether I’d find a job or if I’d ever be able to work in my dream role as a reporter. A few months later, in May …
As we ring in 2026, The Suffolk County News reached out to local community figures to ask them about their resolutions for the new year. Here’s what they have to say heading into the new year. …
I recently moved. I read quite a long time ago that selling your home and/or moving to a new place of residence was one of the top 10 stress moments in a person’s life. I’d have to agree …
Last month, my husband and I successfully sold our home of 37-plus years. I’d heard hair-raising stories of closings that went wrong, but thankfully, our closing went smoothly. The weeks …
I lost a good friend last month. He wasn’t always a good friend. When we worked together, we were casual pals who shared greetings, and maybe a coffee. I was the Babylon Yardmaster; he was an …
Things surrounding the sale of my home are building… in a big way. After listing our home of 37-plus years for sale this past June, my husband and I threw ourselves into decluttering and …
By now, if you’re a Mets fan, like I am, you’re almost healed from licking your wounds from their collapse to end all collapses. We’ve had more time to shed our orange and blue …
This is hard!! According to Google AI, on average, Americans move 11.7 times during their lifetime. Me, I’ve moved once—from my childhood home, to the one I’ve …
This summer, I’ve heard upstaters and Long Islanders ask: “Why should I care who the mayor of New York City is? I don’t even live there.” The answer is simple: one-third of …
