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Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School student musicians were selected to participate in a prestigious music festival in Suffolk County.
Families are invited to decorate pumpkins and engage in other festivities at the Babylon Village Fall Festival on Oct. 19.
October is Italian American Heritage Month and the Town of Babylon honored three Italian-American volunteers to celebrate.
Brindal, a rottweiler pitbull mix, comes "fully trained and knows his commands," said Babylon Animal Shelter volunteer Christine Franke.
The Village of Brightwaters is warning drivers about road closures on Saturday during the Northwell Health Great South Bay Run.
Children can make scarecrows and get their faces painted at a Fall Festival in Copiague over the weekend.
Kevin and Kristy O'Reilly's Halloween light display returns to Islip after hackers stole the show in 2022.
Students in Brentwood High's STEAM program partnered with conservationists to restore eelgrass beds in the Great South Bay.
Suffolk police are asking for help identifying a man who stole items from a vehicle in North Babylon in October.
Suffolk police are asking for help identifying a man who used a fake $50 bill to buy coffee in Lindenhurst in September, police say.
The fire department is hosting a gathering to show appreciation for those delivering supplies to Hurricane Helene victims today at 5 p.m.
Families can celebrate Halloween at Trunk or Treat in Lindenhurst on Oct. 26 at the Lindenhurst Gazebo.
The Bohemia Fire Department is accepting donations to help Asheville, North Carolina residents suffering from Hurricane Helene damage.
"She is an amazing person and dedicated mother, wife, nurse and hero." - Israel Ramos, Nicole's husband.
Suffolk County Police Arson Squad is investigating a blaze that engulfed a Bay Shore home on Tuesday, police say.
Babylon Town Hall and Adams Realty are accepting donations to help Asheville, North Carolina residents suffering Hurricane Helene damage.
People who've lost loved ones to the opioid crisis joined the National Trail of Truth's March to Sea at Robert Moses State Park on Sunday.
Fall's Long Island Restaurant Week starts in October, offering foodies a great deal on a prix fixe meal. Here's what you need to know.
For every pizza sold, $5 will be donated to the families affected by the fatal Babylon car crash. Here's what you need to know.
Joe Cardinale shares why he should be elected. New York State Assembly District 11 covers Lindenhurst, Amityville and Deer Park.
