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Ronkonkoma Legion Post Celebrates 100 Years

Matt Meduri - July 7, 2026 0

The William Merritt Hallock Post of the American Legion, Post #155, celebrated its 100th anniversary on June 27, appropriately coinciding with the 250th birthday...

Cipher Room Opens in Smithtown

Madison Warren - July 7, 2026 0

SMITHTOWN NY - The Cipher Room, Spy Trail Distillery's new cocktail bar and tasting lounge, officially celebrated its grand opening in downtown Smithtown last...

Suffolk County Marathon Raises Record Funds for Veterans Services

Madison Warren - July 7, 2026 0

Suffolk County NY - Suffolk County officials gathered at Gardiner County Park in West Bay Shore on Wednesday morning to recognize the recipients of...

Commack Alum Aims to Put Long Island on the Map in MLB Draft

Guest Contributor - July 6, 2026 0

By Jacob Infald COMMACK - As the July 11 MLB Draft approaches, 2023 Commack High School graduate Chris McHugh is preparing to have his dream...

Mattera Secures More Funding for St. James Sewers

Matt Meduri - June 24, 2026 0

ST. JAMES - St. James’ quaint Lake Avenue corridor has been under redevelopment for several years. What was once a desolate Main Street with...

Gallant Wins NY-01 Primary, Will Face LaLota in November

Matt Meduri - June 24, 2026 0

SUFFOLK COUNTY - New York held its primaries on Tuesday, with the majority of the attention set on the U.S. House. NY-01 This was the only...

Commack Pitcher Overcomes Adversity to Become Rookie of the Year

Guest Contributor - June 24, 2026 0

By Jacob Infald COMMACK - Commack High School baseball alum Chris Messina just capped off an exceptional freshman campaign pitching at Division I Fairleigh Dickinson...

Smithtown Catcher Back on Ducks’ Roster

Guest Contributor - June 24, 2026 0

By Jacob Infald CENTRAL ISLIP - On June 20, the Long Island Ducks reactivated Smithtown resident Matt Tempone back to their active roster. Tempone had...

East Hampton Enacts Sanctuary Laws, LaLota Responds

Matt Meduri - June 24, 2026 0

EAST HAMPTON - The Town of East Hampton and the Village of East Hampton have both enacted local laws to prevent municipal police from...

Dismantling Democracy: A Cherished Pastime for NY Dems

Guest Contributor - June 15, 2026 0

By Anthony Cacciato Last week, the New York State Legislature voted along party lines to begin the process of dismantling independent redistricting and pave the...