News across Suffolk County

A Career, a Community, a Cause: Three Long Island stories meeting at this year’s gala
The 24th Annual Gala | Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 6:30 pm | The Bourne Mansion, Oakdale, NY THE 2026 HONOREES: CONTEMPORARY OF THE YEAR John P. Giordano, CPA Market Managing Partner for Long Island and National Co-Leader of the Manufacturing and Distribution Practice at Citrin…

Dogs, cats, and even a rabbit; check out these pets available for adoption
Looking for a new best friend with four paws, a big heart, and plenty of personality? This week’s lovable lineup is packed with playful pups, charming cats, and even a wascilly wabbit! Upcoming Event: North Shore Animal League America will host ADOPT-A-FEST on Saturday, October…

Ann Wilson to visit Long Island on her solo tour
To say that Ann Wilson has a full creative dance card is an understatement. While last year saw Wilson touring with sister Nancy in their band Heart, this year, the former is prepping to release Consecrated Ground, her latest solo effort that she recorded with psych-rock outfit…

Hayrides around Long Island for a family treat this fall
As the air turns crisp, the wind picks up, and the leaves start to fall, bundle up and get cozy on top of haystacks in a tractor bed this season. Be on the lookout for the perfect pumpkin to carve, the ripest apples, and the most confusing corn maze. These hayrides on Long Island…

Top 21 Places to Go Pumpkin Picking on Long Island
Top 21 Places to Go Pumpkin Picking on Long Island Your Family Will Love The season for pumpkin picking on Long Island is finally here. Good gourd, the wait is over! So, it’s time to plan a trip to a pumpkin patch in Long Island with your family. We did the hard work for…

Leadership Lessons with Michael Dowling: Navigating Change, Innovation and the Future of Healthcare
Schneps Media will host its next Schneps Connects networking breakfast on October 15, featuring an intimate conversation with Michael Dowling, CEO Emeritus of Northwell Health, as he shares insights from his decades of leadership at one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems.…

Going Places: Halloween Expands to a Full Month of Festivities
By Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com New York may have its pumpkins and Headless Horseman but Salem has its witches and witchcraft, and not just at Halloween. But Salem, celebrating its 400th anniversary this year, has become hallowed ground for…

Deepavali Festival returns to Long Island with music, culture and fireworks
A full day of Indian music, dance, food and cultural activities will culminate in a fireworks show Oct. 3 as the Deepavali Festival returns to Long Island. The 39th annual celebration, organized by the Association of Indians in America-New York, will be held at Overlook Beach.…

Third annual KiDS NEED MoRE 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run at Belmont Lake State Park
KiDS NEED MoRE’s third annual 5K brings runners, families, businesses and community supporters together at Belmont Lake State Park. At the Third Annual KiDS NEED MoRE 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run at Belmont Lake State Park, one young runner took an unexpected route and created a…

The 2026 East Northport Festival returns for a weekend of family fun
This year’s East Northport Fall Festival was a hit, bringing three days of community fun, live entertainment, and delicious food to the heart of East Northport. An East Northport tradition since 1995, the festival has become one of the area’s most anticipated annual events. With…

Going Places: New York Fall Foliage, Festivals, Spirits of the Season Make for Great Getaways
By Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com Thanks to one of the longest and most colorful foliage seasons in America, autumn is traditionally one of New York’s most popular for travel, attracting visitors from around the world to its 11 diverse and…

A new queer film festival is coming to Fire Island this month
A scene from “Bookends,” starring Noam Ash and Charlie Barnett. The inaugural Grove & Pines Film Festival is a three-day event that will take over Cherry Grove and the Pines starting Sept. 18. [ more › ]