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 …
Rich Schaffer, supervisor of the Town of Babylon, has chaired the Suffolk County Democratic Committee for 26 years, mostly unchallenged. But Southold Town Democratic chair Kathryn Casey Quigley …
A federal appeals court ruled last week that three Connetquot High School teachers were not denied free speech and equal protection under federal laws when the school district required LGBTQ+ Pride …
“We can make a positive impact on substance-use disorder, help save lives, and celebrate those who need to recover,” Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter shared at the commencement of Islip Goes …
“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 …
After a two-hour-long public hearing, the Town of Islip Zoning Board of Appeals did not decide whether a telecommunications tower company could construct a 154-foot tower at the Bayport Fire …
On Thursday, Aug. 27, Brookhaven held a public hearing for NYU Langone Hospital-Suf- folk, where the council approved their 270,000-square-foot $650-million proposed pavilion expansion project. …
The weather mostly held up for a delightful Seafood Fest weekend at the Long Island Maritime Museum. Crowds turned out for rows of food and craft vendors, alongside games for kids and live music for …
NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk has a Brookhaven Town public hearing set for later today, Thursday, Aug. 27 at 3 p.m., to consider their 270,000-square-foot, $650-million proposed pavilion expansion …
Whether you’re a seasoned pro, or looking to learn the game, golfers of all experience backgrounds are welcomed to play at Sayville’s newest golfing experience. Back Nine Golf, an indoor …
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 …
A recent conversation among friends with former Islip Town councilman Chris Bodkin touched on the tragic loss in WWII of U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Boyd Kime. A Suffolk County News article from May …
E-commerce giant Amazon is looking to build one of the country’s largest warehouses near the merge of Veterans Memorial Highway and Sunrise Highway in Holbrook. Some nearby residents are organizing …
The developers of the South Bay Village project at the former Island Hills Golf Club in Sayville have submitted a revised plan to the Town of Islip, which reduces the total number of housing units …
By Joseph Caligiuri The Islip Town Zoning Board gathered for a public hearing on July 22 with Dedi Avner and Laurel Eastman, concerning whether the United American Muslim Association’s …
By Joseph Caligiuri The Islip Town Zoning Board gathered for a public hearing on July 22 with Dedi Avner and Laurel Eastman, concerning whether the United American Muslim Association’s …
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 …
The Fire Island National Seashore recently held a public workshop to gauge local interest in potential pathways connecting Fire Island communities to improve safety and accessibility. The …
The 59th annual Patchogue Italian Feast of St. Liberata will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26. It will be held on the village’s Main Street from noon until 5 p.m. St. Liberata is a …
