Slaughter Declares Victory Over DeStefano In Nail Biter Race

Josh Slaughter, who led longtime GOP incumbent Joseph DeStefano by only 908 votes on Election Night , spoke about what fueled his campaign.

Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt As Crashes Into Pickup Truck In Suffolk: Police

The 25-year-old was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, police say.

🌱 Patch AM: CHEF'S ARSENAL Pre-Black Friday 2-Day Warehouse Sale! Le Creuset, Wusthof & More and 11 more events

And check out MBPOA General Meeting on the Shirley Patch calendar

Arson Squad Detectives Probing Fire At Mastic Home: Police

No one was hurt, Suffolk police say.

🌱 Patch AM: CHEF'S ARSENAL Pre-Black Friday 2-Day Warehouse Sale! Le Creuset, Wusthof & More and 11 more events

Coming up on the Shirley Patch calendar: MBPOA General Meeting

🌱 Patch AM: 1 Person Injured In Halloween Altercation In Shirley: Police

And check out MBPOA General Meeting on the Shirley Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: 1 Person Injured In Halloween Altercation In Shirley: Police

Spotted on the Shirley calendar: MBPOA General Meeting

1 Person Injured In Halloween Altercation In Shirley: Police

The Halloween fight broke out at about 6 p.m. on Carmen View Drive, police say.

🌱 Patch AM: Suffolk County Police Sergeant Seriously Injured In Crash: PD

Make time for Tremendous Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale on the Shirley Patch calendar

Suffolk County Police Sergeant Seriously Injured In Crash: PD

A woman and her son, 3, also sustained minor injuries, police say.

🌱 Patch AM: How BarkFest could help nearby shelter pets find homes Sunday

Also, don’t miss MBPOA General Meeting on the Shirley Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: 'Abhorrent': Man Convicted After Sexually Abusing Girl Between Ages Of 7 And 11: DA

Happening soon: Unkechaug Indian Nation on the Shirley Patch calendar

'Abhorrent': Man Convicted After Sexually Abusing Girl Between Ages Of 7 And 11: DA

The abuse was uncovered when the child heard a presentation about "unsafe touch" at school and bravely told a social worker, the DA says.

Mastic Beach Library Branch Sees Hours Curtailed Due To Security Concerns, New Plans Ahead

The long-term use of the library branch will pivot next year to a programming space to benefit community in "meaningful way," officials say.

Floyd Officials Name Football Field After Winningest Suffolk Coach, Paul Longo

Longo was moved by this recognition, stating that having the field named in his honor "is something that is difficult to put into words."

Detectives Investigating Carjacking In Shirley On Monday Night: Police

It happened at around 8 p.m. on Montauk Highway, Suffolk police say.

Hate Crimes Investigating Theft At Catholic Church In Mastic Beach: Police

It happened in the early hours of Tuesday, Suffolk police say.

Pedestrian Seriously Hurt In Crash In Suffolk: Police

The woman, a 75-year-old from Middle Island, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries, Suffolk police say.

Arson Squad Detectives Investigating 6-Alarm Mastic Beach House Fire: Officials

No one was hurt, Suffolk police say.

Home Goods Set To Open Oct. 21 In Shirley

It's the latest location to open in eastern Suffolk.

Long Island Man Involved In Fatal DWI Crash Indicted On Manslaughter Charge: DA

“We will seek to hold the defendant responsible for this perfectly avoidable tragedy.” - Suffolk DA Ray Tierney

LI Motorcyclist Killed In Shirley Crash After Hitting Parked Jeep: PD

The Holbrook man lost control of his motorcycle on William Floyd Parkway and was ejected after striking a parked Jeep, police said.

Motorcyclist Dies In Crash On William Floyd Parkway Monday: PD

The call for the crash came in at 1:22 p.m., police say.

William Floyd Colonial Girls' Varsity Tennis Team Wins Division

The Colonials also earned their fourth division title over the past six seasons after finishing the year with an 8 to 1 League record.

'Our Lives Changed Forever': Mother Of LI Man Killed In PA Hit-And-Run Seeks Justice

"Forever 27, forever my son, forever loved." - Danielle Elardo

Mastic Fire Department To Host Open House On Sunday

There will be tours, demonstrations, informational kiosks, giveaways, and more.

Thousands Raised For Mastic Family After House Fire

"This fire has turned their daily life upside down." - GoFundMe organizer

Woman Hurt When Jeep Strikes 2 Unoccupied Parked Vehicles And Overturns In Mastic Beach: Police

She was taken to NYU Langone Hospital - Suffolk in East Patchogue for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.

2 Suspects Swiped Around $1,780 In Sleight-Of-Hand Scams At Stores In Middle Island: Police

The swiped money from employees at Giunta's Meat Farms and Ollie's on Middle Country Road on Sept. 23, Suffolk police say.

Pedestrian Struck On William Floyd Parkway: Police

The driver had a green light, but failed to yield to a woman crossing the street, Suffolk police say.

Suffolk Parks Officials Continuing To Assess Nor'Easter Damage; Cleanup To Last 1 More Day: Exec

SEE PHOTOS: Mother Nature claimed the bottom portion of the steps to Smith Point County Park over the weekend.

Multiple Cats Rescued From Early-Morning 4-Alarm Fire In Mastic: Fire Department

"Nice job by our members, and thank you to the surrounding departments."

Brookhaven Officials Call On MTA To Address Traffic Woes In Mastic-Shirley

MTA spokesman says "the best way to improve safety and traffic throughput is to eliminate at-grade crossings, not create new ones.

Community Survey Shows Strong Support for Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library

Results will help guide Library’s five-year strategic planning process

Nor'Easter Claims Part Of Boardwalk Stairs Leading To Beach At Oceanfront Park On Long Island

Suffolk officials expressed concern about erosion before the storm hit, as waves could be seen rolling over the steps hours ahead on Friday.

3 Hurt In Shirley Crash On Saturday Night: Police

They suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and were taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in East Patchogue for treatment, police say.

No Incoming Traffic, Only Campers Allowed At Smith Point County Park: Exec

The news comes days after Ed Romaine expressed concern about the beach's shoreline in light of the nor'easter.

Pedestrian Struck In Shirley: Police

it happened just before 3 p.m. on Saturday, Suffolk police say.

Mastic Beach Fire Officials Witness Nor'Easter's Wrath With Downed Wires, And Fallen Tree On House

UPDATE: As of 4:30 p.m., the tide had gone down, but the fire department was receiving calls for downed wires and a tree fell on a house.

VIDEO: Hours Ahead Of High Tide, Waves Roll Past Steps On Beach At Smith Point County Park In Shirley

At noon, County Executive Ed Romaine aired officials' concerns about the full moon nor'easter roiling up waves over the barrier island.