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Suffolk County health officials confirmed that 63 Long Island beaches are open for swimming after being under advisory following heavy rain.
The Heinlein family started the foundation in memory of their daughter, Pearl. They're currently constructing a playground in Bay Shore.
Deer Park roads may be congested during weekend events, police say.
West Babylon roads may be congested during weekend events, police say.
Babylon's new e-beach passes access Overlook, Cedar and Gilgo beaches, Cedar Beach Marina & Campground, Venetian Shores and Tanner Park.
Lindenhurst High students in culinary arts and hospitality career classes hosted a Culinary Arts and Hospitality Night.
Deer Park students participated in the annual spring spelling bee hosted at various schools in the district.
Deer Park's Kaylee Puterbaugh's suicide prevention PSA won Suffolk County Community College's Radio and TV High School Media Competition.
"I love this town and am grateful for all the beautiful people in it." - Francesca Genovas, owner of Village Vines in Babylon.
West Babylon School District celebrated Memorial Day with numerous events.
Photographer and Lindenhurst High alumni Kevin Mazur spoke to current students after working on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
The Lindenhurst student orchestra earned the Gold with Distinction rating, the highest rating that NYSSMA offers to student musicians.
Second graders in the Amityville School District visited Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School.
The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office is hosting its first fentanyl summit to spread awareness on Wednesday.
The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Lancaster Stormers on Sunday, ending a four-game series on Memorial Day weekend.
The Bay Shore Fire Department extinguished a vehicle fire over Memorial Day Weekend in Bay Shore.
The 1st annual Lindenhurst Strongman Competition takes place Memorial Day weekend, presented by OG Training Academy and The Holy Black
Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata declared May 14 Apraxia Awareness Day.
Long Island Ducks first baseman and outfielder Rixon Wingrove had his contract purchased by the Minnesota Twins organization.
While Bay Shore ranked 4th for boating in New York, Manhattan, Sag Harbor, Montauk, Oyster Bay and more Long Island locales made the list.
