Yaphank

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 …

A total of 123 South Country School District community members signed an online petition, Google Doc form, in support of a New York State audit, addressed to the New York State comptroller Thomas …

Suffolk County district attorney Raymond A. Tierney recently announced that Melissa Koprowski, 32, of Yaphank, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the second degree, vehicular manslaughter in the …

The South Country School District Board of Education recently voted to hire a forensic audit after finding an unknown amount deficit in this school year’s budget. The shortfall was …

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Though not a presidential election year, local elections will include Suffolk County, Brookhaven Town and Islip Town. In Suffolk County, both the district …

County Legis. Dominick Thorne, the chair of the legislature’s Fire, Rescue and Emergency Preparedness Committee and first responderw himself, successfully proposed and passed legislation to …

Below the busy streets of Manhattan, the Long Island Rail Road hosted its quarterly Customer Safety Day on Wednesday in Penn Station. The event showcased riders’ resources on rail safety, …

South Country students in grades 6 and up are “strongly encouraged” to leave their cellphones and other internet-capable devices at home once school starts on Sept. 2, under a new policy …

As the weather heats up, Dr. Jerry Rubano, the trauma medical director for NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk, offered these summer safety tips for pool, water and boating: Avoiding …

The Great South Bay Music Festival, “Long Island’s Music Fest,” is thrilled to announce that they are back and bigger than ever for the 2025 season. The four-day …

Days after addressing her priorities for the state in her State of the State Address, Gov. Kathy Hochul released the 2025-2026 Executive Budget, which recommends a 4.75 percent increase in school …

Daniel Panico, Brookhaven Town Supervisor “In this coming year, I will continue the preservation of open space, and push the redevelopments in downtown North Bellport and downtown Mastic …

On Tuesday, Jan. 21, supervisor Dan Panico will be hosting a forum for residents to learn about battery energy storage systems and their impact on our community. During the forum, qualified expert …

Yaphank woman indicted for manslaughter in drunk driving crash Suffolk County district attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Melissa Koprowski, 31, of Yaphank, was indicted for manslaughter …

Five days a week at nine outreach posts throughout Suffolk County, Lighthouse Mission of Bellport serves hundreds of people by providing them with food, groceries, clothing and prayer. In 2022, …

The CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale will be hosting a free book signing event on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. with acclaimed award-winning Suffolk County News journalist Sam Desmond. …

In 2010, Suffolk County’s red-light camera program was authorized under New York State legislation, which allowed counties to install automated traffic enforcement systems. Through the …

You’ve probably seen “A Christmas Story” on TV. Who hasn’t, since TBS and TNT air it for 24 hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? You remember some of the classic …

The Brookhaven Town Board last week unanimously passed a 2025 budget that raises the town portion of the average homeowner’s bill by $18 a month, or $216 for the year. Town supervisor …

GivingTuesday is Dec. 3, and area nonprofit organizations are hoping it will motivate people to donate. GivingTuesday is an annual worldwide event that started at the 92nd Street Y in New York …

1 | 2 Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.