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Over 100 Long Islanders, including veterans and their families, planted dozens of Groups of 17 American flags, more than 700 in all, representing the 17 veterans who lose their lives to suicide every day in the United States, were on the lawn of the Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW) in Ronkonkoma on Nov. 10, just prior to the Veterans Day holiday.

American Flags Planted in Honor of the 17 Veterans Lost to Suicide Daily

Posted on November 10, 2026

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Artist Peter Max and his daughter Libra Max in his New York City Studio in 2019.

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On Aug. 27, the Brookhaven Planning Board unanimously approved NYU Langone's new 270,000-square-foot, seven-story tower, which could hold 144 beds, on the east side of the former Brookhaven Hospital. This expansion is part of Langone’s $650 million investment to expand and improve the hospital after the two merged in March of 2025.

Brookhaven Town Approves NYU Langone’s Expansion of East Patchogue Facility

Posted on September 13, 2026

Suffolk County police investigated the crime scene on Sept. 4, 2026 (Timothy Bolger)

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Sayville murder suspect fatally shot by police

“There were many an oyster piled up on the Friends of Bellport Bay (FoBB) vessel that a couple of us had to get off the boat,” said volunteer Neil Koenig. “All the cages were emptied.”

Honoring the Mighty Oyster in Bellport Waters

Posted on September 9, 2026

Nelson Hernández (L.) and Isabel Ramos (R.) of Nelson & Isa Lácteos.

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Couple builds company on Central American roots

The new Seatuck facility will be at this building in West Sayville.

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Seatuck’s new Coastal Research and Innovation Center coming to West Savyille

The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has increased its cash reward offering to $3,000 for anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the intentional drowning of a turtle in Geiger Park Lake, located in the hamlet of Deer Park within the Town of Babylon.

Suffolk County SPCA Increases Cash Reward After Death of Turtle Babylon Submerged in Babylon Town Park Lake

Posted on September 6, 2026

Suffolk County police investigated the crime scene on Sept. 4, 2026 (Timothy Bolger)

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Sayville woman murdered in her home

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Brookhaven is Buying Flood-Prone Open Space Before It’s Too Late

Posted on August 24, 2026

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