At the Blue Light Club, the name of an upcoming CD by local music project Jack’s Waterfall, a spiritual love of music flows through each soulful jazz song. Jack Licitra leads the …
The Connetquot wrestling team posted a 16-3 dual meet record for the season paced by the seniors. Recently, the wrestling booster club recognized the twelfth graders at T-Bird Senior Night. Shown in …
Suffolk County saw its largest snowstorm in four years on Jan. 25, with snow totals hovering around a foot during the day-long storm that also brought a period of sleet and lingering cold. …
The New York State Department of Education recently announced its projections for aid to school districts as Gov. Kathy Hochul lays out her 2026-2026 budget plan. Most districts across Long …
The Town of Islip Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted last week to reserve making a decision on a proposed zone change to build a commercial building on the northeast corner of Garfield Avenue and …
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 …
Over 15 months after a fire ravaged multiple businesses on Main Street in Sayville, three-adjoined burned-out buildings were demolished over the past week. The former storefronts for Café …
Brothers and Sayville High School students Rocco, a junior, and Nico Cappiello, freshman, have been volunteering their time on Sundays walking dogs at Carol’s Senior Pet Sanctuary, located on …
Yet again, readers of the Suffolk County News demonstrated their generosity this past holiday season through the annual Holiday Greeting Fund, which supports the Greater Sayville Food Pantry. In …
When it comes to coaching, teaching, parenting, and just being one’s friend, Sayville High School teacher Jennifer Wittman-Cahill is in a league of her own. Across her 34 years working in the …
Pushing defending Suffolk Class AA boys basketball champion Amityville to the limit twice is something Sayville first-year head coach Kevin O’Halloran is drawing plenty of positives from, despite a …
Throughout the halls of the Sayville United Methodist Church on Monday nights, the sweet sounds of vocal harmonies interweaving fill the air with warmth on otherwise chilly nights. The tunes …
News stories and events across the South Shore of Suffolk County have made quite the headlines this year. From new businesses opening, to protests outside elected officials’ offices, to heated …
A photography exhibition will open up the new year at the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts (BAFFA) Gallery in Sayville. The show, “Chasing the Light,” features the work of local …
State Sen. Alexis Weik, who serves the 8th Senate District, announced on Dec. 30 that she would not be seeking a new term in Albany this November, for personal reasons. Weik made the …
Do early reminders of Valentine’s Day at supermarket displays bring stress while being single? Looking to meet the right one, or just someone with similar interests, even as friends? Certified …
The faces and names of over 100 victims of the opioid epidemic were memorialized on Dec. 29 in a beautiful tribute from The Purple Rock Project. A group of bereaved Long Island parents placed …
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. …
Sunrise Drive Elementary School in Sayville hosted its 10th annual Polar Express Day on Tuesday, Dec. 23, transforming the …
