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Suffolk County Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a man who burglarized a West Babylon business in July.
The Lindenhurst Village Camp is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this summer.
"It’s hard to explain to a dog why they are here now and that their family has moved on without them." - Shelter volunteer Christine Franke.
The 42nd annual Paumanauku Pow Wow comes to Tanner Park on Saturday.
Senator Monica Martinez honored Cheryl Mchunguzi for her holistic healing wellness center in Wheatley Heights.
Senator Monica Martinez and Liga de Justicia Abogados are bringing free school supplies, barber services and more to Brentwood.
Students in the Amityville School District learned about animals of the past and present during their field trip to an animal preserve.
Suffolk County health officials have closed 7 beaches for bathing due to bacteria contamination, officials announce.
The Suffolk County Police Department's Hate Crimes Unit is investigating a possible hate crime at the Bay Shore Marina.
“This defendant is alleged to have fatally shot Maresse Decherson-Stevenson at a backyard gathering." - DA Tierney.
Those wishing to help Suffolk County residents facing food insecurity may donate peanut butter and jelly via drop-off or Amazon shipping.
Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer has declared North Babylon teen Ryan Ticas a hero.
An Islip resident has the first confirmed human case of West Nile Virus in Suffolk County this season.
A $27 million construction project that began on the Long Island Expressway in 2022 is now complete, Governor Hochul announces.
Suffolk County health officials have closed 61 beaches for bathing due to bacteria contamination, officials announce.
Breeze Airways is now offering flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Sarasota, Florida, the Town of Islip announced Wednesday.
Traffic cameras installed on several roads in Babylon Village will track traffic volume, officials announce.
PSEG Long Island reported three power outages in Babylon, causing around 580 residents to lose power, the utility company announced.
“Following the recent surge in blood usage, our local inventory is critically low." - Andrea Cefarelli, Senior VP of New York Blood Center.
A guide to celebrating National Farmers Market Week in Suffolk County.
