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Stony Brook Medicine Named One Of America’s 50 Best Hospitals For 2026 by Healthgrades

LIMG January 30, 2026

For the fourth consecutive year, Stony Brook Medicine (SBM) has received the highest level of achievement from Healthgrades, being named one of America’s 50 Best for 2026. This achievement places Stony Brook Medicine among the top 1% nationwide for overall care excellence and is the only one on

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Gabriel’s Giving Tree Provides Support For Families Facing Addiction

LIMG January 29, 2026

Gabriel’s Giving Tree Memorial and Serenity Garden, located at the Suffolk County Environmental Center at the Scully Estate, 550 South Bay Avenue in Islip, offers a peaceful space for reflection and healing. Above, volunteers do a spring clean-up. Photo courtesy of Gabriel’s Giving Tree Gabriel’s Giving Tree (GGT) was founded by grandmother Paulette Phillippe and […]

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Islip Town Board Recognizes The Achievements Of Local Fire Department Drill Team

LIMG January 28, 2026

The West Sayville Fire Department Flying Dutchmen Drill Team has won 14 New York State Championships between 1975 and 2025. They have also won 199 Drill Team Tournaments, having been Suffolk County Total Point Champions 19 times. Continuing to showcase their excellence, the team has served as a training ground for dedicated volunteers to apply […]

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Legislators Recognize Junior Fire Academy Graduates

LIMG January 26, 2026

On the morning of Sunday, January 11th, the Suffolk County Fire Academy hosted a graduation ceremony for participants of the 2025 Junior Basic Exterior Fire Operations Program! The Junior Basic Exterior Fire Operations Program allows Junior Firefighters from across Suffolk County to get a head start on their Firefighter 1 training, which is a requirement […]

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Bethpage BOE Celebrates Champions And Therapy Dog Program

LIMG January 23, 2026

The Bethpage High School varsity girls cross-country team was recognized for its achievements this season, which include winning both county and conference championships and placing sixth in the state competition. Photos courtesy of Bethpage Union Free School District Pictured: CCS’s students pose for a photo with Oakley following their presentation. The Bethpage Board of

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Coram Elementary Staff Honored For Life-Saving Response

LIMG January 22, 2026

The Longwood Central School District is recognizing four Coram Elementary School staff members for their calm, coordinated, and life-saving response during a cardiac emergency involving a colleague. On December 19th, shortly before the holiday break, a staff member suddenly lost consciousness and went into cardiac arrest. Teaching Assistant Jonathan DeFelice, Nurse Doreen

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Town of Huntington Announces 4th Annual Project Prom

LIMG January 20, 2026

Councilwoman Theresa Mari, in partnership with the Huntington Youth Bureau and the Suffolk County Police Department 2nd Precinct, is proud to announce the 4th Annual Project Prom, a community initiative dedicated to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to attend prom with confidence, dignity, and pride. Project Prom relies on the generosity of the […]

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East Islip Senior wrestler Rocco DeStefano Earns 150th Career Win

LIMG January 20, 2026

East Islip High School senior wrestler Rocco DeStefano notched his 150th career win in the finals of the Rocky Gilmore Classic, held in East Islip on Jan. 3. To earn this mat milestone, DeStefano, ranked third in the county, defeated Longwood’s No. 1-ranked Devin Connelly, 19-3, by technical fall to earn the 132-pound title. East […]