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

Posted on August 24, 2026

Suffolk County Marine Bureau, New York State Park Police, and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a boating incident at the piers of Captree State Park at 8:37 p.m. on Friday night, resulting in the death of a 58-year-old man.

Man Dies After Capsizing His Boat at Captree State Park Marina

Posted on August 8, 2026

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Brookhaven Approves 18-Month Data Center Moratorium After Marathon Hearing

Posted on July 24, 2026

Public murals are perhaps the most ubiquitous and arguably the most underappreciated form of art in our society. They are certainly the most democratic, freely connecting diverse artists with mass audiences at no cost. At their best, they are both functional (brightening otherwise bland public spaces) and impactful (from Diego Rivera’s works around the labor movement to Keith Haring’s landmark “Crack is Wack,” murals have long served as agents of social change). They are a significant part of our history and an integral part of the contemporary landscape through the work they create and the messages they seek to communicate.

Smith Point Beach Transformed by Suffolk County Student Murals Debut

Posted on July 19, 2026

The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) is offering a cash reward for information leading to the identification of individuals who damaged and stole property at Corey Beach in Blue Point around 3 a.m. on July 5.

Suffolk County Police Offer Cash Reward to Locate Blue Point Beach Bar Vandals

Posted on July 19, 2026

Located inside what had been Burlington Coat Factory in downtown Patchogue until 2021, NYU Langone is bringing this space back to life as an ambulatory care center, with a ribbon-cutting on July 13. This new location will expand access to services by providing an outpatient surgical center for the Suffolk County community.

NYU Langone Health Opens an Ambulatory Care Center in Downtown Patchogue

Posted on July 15, 2026

In her artist statement, Marlene Weinstein writes: “This hanging assemblage reflects the beauty and fragility of freedom. The fifty sun‑printed cyanotypes embody the serenity and joy that freedom makes possible, while the collaged stripes echo our long, imperfect, and ongoing pursuit of liberty. Each fragment is pinned in place with the most delicate of connections, suggesting how easily these ideals can fray. Freedom survives because we choose, again and again, to protect the ideals that hold it together.”

Meet the Cover Artist Marlene Weinstein and the Women Sharing Art at Suffolk County Historical Society

Posted on July 13, 2026

A major shift in how dementia care is delivered on Long Island will take shape this summer as the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center (ADRC), a trusted nonprofit serving Nassau and Suffolk counties for more than four decades, formally completes its merger with New York City-based CaringKind.

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Long Island-Based ADRC Finalizes Merger with CaringKind, Expanding Dementia Care for Local Families

Posted on July 11, 2026

George Washington’s original 1795 letter to several East End Suffolk County citizens is a primary attraction in For the Blessings of Liberty: Suffolk County and the American Revolution, 1775-1783, an exhibit at the Suffolk County Historical Society Museum (SCHSM), which opened on May 19.

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“For the Blessings of Liberty,” at the Suffolk County Historical Society Museum’s ’s America 250 Exhibit

Posted on July 2, 2026

My Editor’s Window column in the July 3, 2026, edition of Fire Island News opens with the following paragraphs:

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Fire Island News Fourth of July Edition Hits Newsstands Ahead of the Big Weekend

Posted on July 1, 2026

As St. Ann’s Episcopal Church and People’s ARC of Suffolk County mark one year of partnership, leaders from both organizations say the collaboration has created new opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and strengthened ties within the Sayville community. The partnership, which began last spring, brought one of People’s ARC’s community-based adult day programs to the St. Ann’s campus. Over the past year, participants have engaged with the church’s outreach ministries, gained vocational experience, and built relationships with parishioners and community members.

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St. Ann’s Episcopal Church and People’s ARC See Partnership have Flourished in its First Year

Posted on June 30, 2026

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New York State Awards $3 Million Long Island Aquaculture Grants

Posted on May 14, 2026

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