By Matty Wagner    SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. - As the weeks pass, construction is underway for Local Burger’s brand-new location on Lakeland Avenue, in Bohemia. The expansion is the fourth location for the company, with others in Bay Shore, Sayville, and Southampton. The arrival of the new store is a part of a growing demand for new dining options in this more industrial section of the island.   Local Burger aims to bring a calm, community oriented environment to the new store, gi

By Daniel Raffa  Suffolk County, N.Y.- As the weather gets better and temperatures rise throughout Suffolk County, outdoor eateries are making a strong return, bringing crowds of eager guests to enjoy food and drinks.  At Sayville Falls Beer Garden, the seasonal opening solidifies the beginning of the busiest time of the year.  Picnic tables filled with guests, gathered around the outdoor bar, enjoying the social atmosphere that has grown in popularity in recent years.   Outd

4/13/26 By Patrick Pollard   LINDENHURST NY; On March 19 th , 2024 the owners of a long Island Brewery, GSB, opened an American style restaurant in Lindenhurst.   Now on April 1 st , 2026 they have completely re-branded the eatery, into a burrito bar. On Wednesday the brewery completed the re model, naming, and opened Breakers to the public.  The opening showed off a lot including new food, drinks, cocktails, decorations, and even workers. The Rambler was able to get a sit-do

By Danny Raffa SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y- After being disrupted severely during the COVID-19 pandemic, the commercial real estate market in Suffolk County is starting to recover. Though the pace of that recovery depends mainly on the type of commercial property involved.  The office market is still adjusting and recovering slowly from the transition from traditional workplaces and more toward remote work, according to Robert Monahan , a commercial real estate attorney and retail sp

By Matty Wagner SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. - Suffolk County residents are dealing with a rise in catalytic converter thefts in the area. This car part , which is an essential part of a car’s exhaust system, helps lower the amount of harmful chemicals that are released by a car’s engine by turning these chemicals into safer emissions, such as steam. Thefts of catalytic converters have left car owners with expensive repairs, as well as increased safety concerns in neighborhoods in th

By Patrick Pollard   Suffolk County N.Y. - The Lindenhurst High School Pool, a longtime staple of the district, has been shut down indefinitely. After a November meeting held among administrators, the district announced the closure of the pool. The initial closure is credited to the repairs for the pool being overbudget. The $1.32 million budget approved by voters in the beginning of the year is now short of the $2.1 million needed for the repairs . The original budget for th

FEB 25, 2026 By Patrick Pollard Image Curtousy of GreaterLongIsland.com With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, Suffolk County is going to turn green very soon.  In recent years the celebration of the holiday has run rampant in Suffolk County, with many towns throwing their own parade.  From Lindenhurst to Jamesport, the Irish spirit has a hold on the month of March here.  St. Patrick’s Day parades are a tradition as old as time, with NYC hosting one every year since

By Matty Wagner SUFFOLK COUNTY - The U.S. Department of Education has found the Connetquot Central School District to be in violation of federal civil rights law Title VI when it changed its “Thunderbirds” mascot to comply with New York State’s ban on Native American imagery, according to a Jan. 22 finding. “Today, we found Connetquot Central School District in violation of Title VI for erasing its Native American heritage to comply with a discriminatory New York state regul

Feb 25, 2026 By: Daniel Raffa  Copyright: ©2021,Frank A.Urso SUFFOLK COUNTY — The cost to purchase a home in Suffolk County continues to increase, making it a difficult market for first-time buyers. The median price for a single-family home has gone up about 4.3% in the past year, according to a recent report on Patch.com showing the local housing trends. Currently, homes are listed on the market for a longer time, about 37 days (about 1 month and 13 days).  According to dat

November 12, 2025 By Ava McKeown   PATCHOGUE, N.Y.—The newest location of The Barn opened in Patchogue earlier this week, bringing life back to the spot that once housed the Long Island staple Dairy Barn . Despite the cold and rainy weather, cars continued to pull into the drive-thru to try it out.   Dairy Barns were spread out across Long Island for decades, offering milk, eggs, and other essentials in a drive-thru model. But competition and changing shopping habits pushed s

November 17, 2025 By John DiFazio   SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY. -  The Suffolk County division two football playoffs have kicked off North Babylon and Huntington gave fans a great game to jumpstart the playoffs. The game was packed with fans from both sides filling the stands and adding to the atmosphere. North Babylon visited Huntington as the 6 th  seed coming into the game. While Huntington hosted the game as the 3 rd  seed to a packed-out home crowd. The game started out fast for

OCT 28. 2025 By John DiFazio SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY. - The North Babylon Bulldogs currently lead by Head Coach John Rowland find themselves admit a competitive playoff race in division two Suffolk County. This division of football is considered by many to be the most competitive in Suffolk County.  Heading into the season: When asked about the preparation that goes into determining the competition that North Babylon will face each year John Rowland said, “Through seeding meetings

October 28, 2025 By Ava McKeown   SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y.— On the heels of an Election District (ED) 20 meeting in Babylon and a rally at Suffolk Community College, Suffolk County educators are stepping up to “ Fix Tier 6 ,” a statewide campaign to reform New York’s pension system for newer teachers.   The movement, led by the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), has gained popularity as union leaders argue that the current system is unfair to educators hired on or after Apr

By Kevin McGeachy October 27 th , 2025   Suffolk County, N.Y.- Northwell Health announced earlier this month that they would be deploying Abridge’s ambient artificial intelligence  (AI) to all 28 of their hospitals in their system, citing to “improve clinical documentation of patient conversations” as per Kristin Myers. They join notable companies such as Mayo Clinic and John Hopkins , who have already deployed Abridge’s systems. Their goal is not only to improve documentatio

Sept. 29, 2025 By Kevin McGeachy New York - President Donald Trump on Sept. 16 established a Presidential Emergency Board to review a contract dispute between the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and five unions that represent a large portion of its workforce, temporarily barring strike action and sending the parties back to bargaining. The board exists because union leaders asked for federal help after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) failed to reach agreements w

October 2, 2025 By Ava McKeown SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y.—   The halls at Western Suffolk BOCES schools sound quieter this fall as a new statewide law pulls smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches out of students’ hands.   The change follows a state law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul and approved by the Legislature that prohibits the use of any internet-enabled device by students during the school day on school grounds.   Western Suffolk BOCES created Policy 7316 to outline how the l

Sept 29. 2025 By John DiFazio   SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY. Now that summer has come to an end on long Island , Suffolk County residents are looking forward to any kind of fall activities that the county has to offer.  There are many festivals scheduled throughout the month of October that are dedicated to embracing the fall season as well as a wide variety of farms and orchards that offer activities like apple picking, pumpkin picking, and animal attractions for families to enjoy.

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