Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Connetquot Students Head Back To School For 2026-27 Year
Connetquot students returned to classrooms Sept. 3, reconnecting with friends and teachers as the new school year got underway.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
- Huntington, NY
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Woman Found Dead Inside Sayville Home: Police
Suffolk police are investigating after a woman was found dead in her home; police are expected to release more information Friday morning.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
Bay Shore Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Student Arrested For Stalking: Police
Police say the 53-year-old teacher followed the former student to Selden and had driven past her home repeatedly in recent weeks.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|Neighbor News|
Nationwide 911-Minute Challenge Honors 2 Long Island First Responders
Alanna Johnson created Sweat for Sacrifice after losing both uncles to illnesses connected to their Sept. 11 service.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Educator Earns One Of Nation’s Top Chemistry Teaching Honors
Maria Zeitlin was named the 2027 recipient of the James Bryant Conant Award in High School Chemistry Teaching.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|Neighbor News|
Deer Park Home Becomes Canvas For Dolly, 9/11 And Holiday Light Shows
James Hentschel has spent up to $5,000 turning his Deer Park home into a canvas for tributes, holidays and community joy.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Huntington|News|
Suffolk Police Launch Labor Day DWI, BWI Crackdown
Officers will conduct high-visibility patrols on Suffolk County roads and waterways from Sept. 4 through Sept. 7, officials said.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Deer Park Schools Kick Off New Year With ‘Make It Matter’ Focus
Superintendent James Cummings centered the district’s 2026-27 theme on instruction, safety and school culture.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Babylon Elementary, Memorial Grade School Earn National PTA Honors
Two Babylon schools were among 10 in Suffolk County to earn the National PTA’s 2025-27 School of Excellence designation.
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Huntington|Neighbor News|
Gold Tree In Huntington Honors Children Fighting, Lost To Cancer
The annual ceremony honors children fighting cancer, survivors and those who died, while raising awareness throughout September.
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Long Island, NY|News|
Where To Get The Best Labor Day Discounts On Long Island
Labor Day brings some of the year’s better deals on mattresses, appliances and summer merchandise. Here’s where Long Islanders can shop.
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Islip, NY|News|
Swimming Advisory Issued At 7 Islip Beaches After Heavy Rain
Suffolk health officials are advising against swimming at seven Town of Islip beaches following heavy rainfall.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Swimming Advisory Issued At 3 Babylon Beaches After Heavy Rain
Heavy rainfall prompted Suffolk health officials to advise against swimming at three Town of Babylon beaches.
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Huntington|News|
Swimming Advisory Issued At 20+ Huntington Beaches After Heavy Rain
Heavy rainfall prompted a swimming advisory, while two others remain closed for high bacteria.
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Huntington|News|
Elwood Names Interim Principal At James H. Boyd Intermediate School
The Greenlawn resident brings more than three decades of experience in education, including 16 years leading Northport Middle School.
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Smithtown, NY|Neighbor News|
Free Smoke Alarms Available To Smithtown Residents
All Smithtown residents are eligible for free in-home smoke alarm installations through a Red Cross partnership.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Pedestrian Struck, Seriously Injured On Sunrise Highway In West Babylon: Police
The man was struck while walking in the eastbound lanes of Sunrise Highway Tuesday night, Suffolk police said.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Turtle Dies After Being Found Tethered Underwater In Deer Park; $3K Reward Offered
The SPCA increased its reward to $3,000 after the turtle rescued from Geiger Park Lake later died.
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Northport, NY|News|
Bart And Lisa, Kittens Found Huddled On Roadside, Seek Home: Northport Kitties Of The Week
The 4-month-old bonded kittens were found in Greenlawn and are now waiting at Pet Supplies Plus in East Northport, NCRA said.
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Huntington|News|
Tiger And Mittens, Bonded Tabby Twins, Seek Home: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
The 3-month-old brother-and-sister kittens were found in Babylon and are expected to arrive at Grateful Paw Cat Shelter after Sept. 10.
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