The Republicans celebrated their Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4, wins that night at the Stereo Garden in Patchogue Village. “Ladies and gentleman were going to have a historic night here …

A red-tailed hawk perched on a tree branch nearby, probably emitting his own farewell salute, while Eric Powers was describing the traits of foxes to 20 third graders from Bretton Woods Elementary …

This service is for persons of all faiths, as well as those not particularly religious, who are simply seeking an hour of great music in an era of sour notes, calmness in a time of turbulence, peace …

As the holidays quickly approach, I always feel that sense of urgency to grab a few friends or family members and wander aimlessly through our festive and carefully decorated Main Street—a …

Suffolk County’s positive credit rating was reaffirmed by S&P and Fitch Ratings at AA-, thanksto the long-term budgeting decisions we have made since 2024. The result is increased borrowing …

With Thanksgiving approaching, JVC Broadcasting and its roster of six radio stations will once again host their annual food drive to support the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau’s INTERFACE …

I cannot believe we are at the end of October! In celebration of spooky season, please enjoy this roundup of some of my favorite stories that are perfect for curling up with a nice cup of hot apple …

Starting soon, social workers from Family Service League will be located at Suffolk County’s 911 call center to handle calls from people experiencing a mental health crisis. Suffolk County …

Fourteen-year-old Liam Stark of Moriches returned home safely on Wednesday, Oct. 22, after being missing for five days. Liam’s mother, Christy Stark, said on Facebook that Liam had called …

Republican incumbent Dominick Thorne will be running for his third term in Suffolk County Legislature in the Seventh District. His democratic Jaween Sween is a paper candidate, according to Suffolk …

The coastal storm that lashed much of the East Coast on Sunday and Monday spared Patchogue, mayor Paul Pontieri said. Pontieri on Monday said there was some standing water on the south ends of …

Supporters and opponents of the closing of the zoo at the Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center raised their concerns to Brookhaven town officials during an Oct. 9 meeting. Employees of the …

There’s good news and bad news when it comes to water quality in the Great South Bay, according to Stony Brook University scientist Dr. Christopher Gobler. Gobler is director of the Gobler …

Northport Harbor was the backdrop for a press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at which a coalition of environmental groups asked Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation to protect the horseshoe crab in …

In 2023, Kevin J. LaValle (R) was sworn in as the 44th Brookhaven town clerk in the town’s 370-year history after being voted in after a January special election.  The election was …

Suffolk County executive Ed Romaine signed a bill for Consumer Protection for Fire Victims on Oct. 1. Romaine was accompanied by Suffolk County district representative Dominick Thorne and others such …

Suffolk County executive Ed Romaine recently announced the county’s $4.3 billion Recommended Operating Budget for 2026, which would not pierce the state property tax cap. The proposed …

Republican incumbent Ray Tierney is seeking another term as the county’s leading prosecutor. He will be running unopposed in the 2025 election this November. As the district attorney for …

Suffolk County sheriff Errol D. Toulon Jr. was elected in 2017 to his first term, re-elected in 2021 and is now seeking his third term this November. He will run as the Democratic candidate, …

I n July, this publication released an editorial titled “We need to talk about bike safety,” which detailed accounts of accidents and near collisions between bikes, e-bikes, and cars in …