On Oct. 14, Town of Brookhaven supervisor Daniel J. Panico and town officials welcomed representatives from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service …

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Life is always in harmony at this cafe

Harmony Cafe’s roots can be traced back decades before the Patchogue-based nonprofit’s creation, to a cafe in Patchogue. When Rosemarie McCarthy, founder of Harmony Cafe, was a child in the …

Nature calls you on Saturdays at CEED

Albert, the red-footed box turtle, was pretty regal posing for his photo shoot. So was Romeo, the Netherland dwarf rabbit. Both are among the animal ambassadors waiting to see you on the Center for …

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Town recognized as Government Experience Award Project Winner

The Town of Brookhaven is proud to announce that it has been named a Project Winner in the 2026 Government Experience (GovX) Awards, presented by the Center for Digital Government. The town received …

St. Joe’s students will ‘graduate as leaders’

A pillar of community pride and rich Town of Brookhaven history, St. Joseph’s University has been a local resource as well as an international hub for its students. Founded in 1916 as St. …

Back to School Drive results

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico is proud to announce Brookhaven Town’s annual Back to School Drive successfully collected and distributed backpacks and essential school supplies to more than 1,820 …

American journalist reflects on his time in Russian prison

For nearly 500 days, Evan Gershkovich had little control over where he went and when he would see his friends and family. But he could still report. The Wall Street Journal correspondent, …

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Colonials celebrate delayed homecoming

This year’s homecoming celebration looked a little bit different due to the weekend’s nor’easter, but it was nevertheless a fantastic show of William Floyd spirit that began with the pep rally …

Getting back to school ready

Preparing for back to school can be made easier and less stressful. School-age children generally need nine to 12 hours of sleep per 24 hours, while teenagers need eight to 10 hours. NYU Langone …

2026 INTERFACE Back to School Drive

Supervisor Dan Panico announced that the town’s Youth Bureau Division will hold its annual INTERFACE Back to School Drive from July 28 through Aug. 21. The initiative ensures students from …

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An A.I. agent pitched us a ‘story’ it wrote; we replied

One morning, while combing through the hundreds of press releases, newsletters, and story ideas that flood the editor’s email weekly, one pitch stood out from the rest. “I’m Wren, an AI …

What’s on the ballot this November

There’s only a month until Election Day and your hometown newspapers will be publishing profiles on local races throughout October. Here’s what’s on the ballot across the South Shore of Suffolk …

Nor’easter floods coastal communities, leaves thousands without power

A nor’easter struck the region last weekend, bringing high rainfall, wind gusts, and flooding. From Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27, inches of rain poured down on communities and wind …

Famed actress to present her father’s films exploring legacy of St. Francis

Isabella Rossellini, an internationally acclaimed actress, will host a series of films on Oct. 3 at the Plaza Media Arts Center to celebrate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi, a …

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On Saturday, Oct. 3, Bellport High School held its annual homecoming game. The Clippers won their game against Deer Park with a final score of 22-14. With a record of 1-3, this is the first …

Conflicts and cocktails at the Clare Rose Playhouse

Theresa Rebeck’s “Sunday on the Rocks” is a comedic drama about the difficult choices that shape our lives. Beneath its sharp ’90s dialogue lies a thoughtful exploration of four young women …

‘Who are these people?’

I just finished the New York Times preview of the upcoming fall season. You know, what’s coming up in the next few months in television, cinema, theatre, music, books, etc. … I finished all …

Community survey shows strong support for Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library

The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library has completed a community survey that will help guide the Library’s next five-year strategic plan, with residents identifying the Library as a …

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