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Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) Aviation Section officers assisted a 15-year-old who was trapped in the mud while trying to leave Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday night.

SCPD Rescues Teen Stuck in Mud at Shirley’s Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge

Posted on April 6, 2026

The one-way alternating traffic pattern that started this week between Ocean Parkway and the Robert Moses Causeway bridge system is expected to continue throughout the month, weather permitting, according to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announcement on March 30. Flaggers have been stationed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. since then to monitor traffic flow.

Lane Closures on the Robert Moses Causeway Expected to Continue Through April

Posted on April 3, 2026

March is Women’s History Month, and what better way to feel inspired than by reading about exceptional trailblazers who worked hard to achieve their dreams? This is especially true for Joan MacNaughton, the author behind Forever Dancing, whose story reflects determination, creativity, and a lifelong passion for dance and performing.

Books & Authors

Women’s History Month Read: Leaping into “Forever Dancing”

Posted on March 31, 2026

Just days before the 53rd anniversary of the withdrawal of the last American troops from Vietnam on March 29, 1073, the Town of Islip honored the brave men and women who served in the Vietnam War with a ceremony, to remind them that their sacrifices, resilience, and dedication will never be forgotten.

Town of Islip Holds Ceremony to Commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Posted on March 27, 2026

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LI Press

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to plead guilty, reports say

When Trader Joe’s opened their newest location in Miller Place last month, there was a lot of fanfare, but many of us Great South Bay residents quietly felt disappointed, asking ourselves, “Why not us?’’

Great South Bay News

The South Shore Snub: Why is the Great South Bay Still Waiting for Trader Joe’s?

Posted on March 21, 2026

Friday, March 20 (7:30 p.m.) “Journey Through Music” by BAFFA Symphony Orchestra Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts, guest directed by Alicia Lieu, presents “A Journey Through Music” at James Wilson Young Middle School, 602 Sylvan Ave, Bayport, at 7:30 p.m. Celebrating Spring and America’s 250th, the program opens with the original, long-haired, loud music rocker Beethoven, transitioning to Journey’s greatest hits! "Rhinoceros" by Eugene Ionesco – OPENING NIGHT The classic 20th Century play, under the direction of Patrick Finn coms to South Shore Theater Experience on March 20, 21,26, 27, 28 at 6 p.m. and March 3 p.m. on March 22 at South Shore Theater Experience, 115 South Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. Visit www.southshoretheatre.com or call 631-669-0506.

Spring in Late March: Things To Do This Week Along the Great South Bay of Long Island

Posted on March 19, 2026

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Long Island Family’s Biggest Family Expo is Sunday, March 15th!

A plow clears a road in New Hyde Park during the Blizzard of 2026. (Long Island Press photo)

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Blizzard dumps over two feet of snow on Long Island

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From Global Ambassador to Neighborhood Icon: A Look Inside Louis Armstrong’s Life in Corona

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Holtsville Hal, Malverne Mel make same Groundhog Day prediction

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Inauguration of Suffolk County Sheriff Dr. Errol D. Toulon Jr

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