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Published September 18These pets are ready to be taken home
This weekend’s forecast: a 100% chance of raining cute cats and adorable dogs. So don’t wait, head out and meet your new best friend today! Available for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter *Special Senior Alert* Meet Smithtown’s Pet of the Week, Sandy! If you think the…
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Published September 18Oyster Bay High School students remember alum killed during 9/11
On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Oyster Bay High School is remembering Brooke Jackman, a member of the Class of 1996 whose life and legacy remain closely connected to Oyster Bay. Jackman grew up in Oyster Bay and graduated from Oyster Bay High School before…
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Published September 17Seven Long Island fire departments receive over $1M in state grants
Seven Long Island fire departments received over $1 million in state funding to improve facilities, response capabilities and emergency preparedness, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The seven Long Island departments are among 65 departments across New York…
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Published September 17Dolph Lundgren brings his personal fight to Long Island
There’s an old saying that goes that it’s not the size of the dog in a fight, but the size of the fight in the dog. For actor/producer/director Dolph Lundgren, both the dog and the fight are pretty large given the fact that the Swedish native has spent the past decade fighting…
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Published September 16Where is the best HVAC repair service on Long Island
Long Islanders voted Varsity Home Service the Best HVAC Specialist on Long Island in the 2026 FourLeaf Best of Long Island! The Bohemia service is the new winner of the category after GMG HVAC Inc. won it in 2025. For nearly 65 years, Varsity Home Services has delivered trusted…
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Published September 16The importance of vetting an animal rescue
When Long Islanders see an urgent online post about a sick kitten, an injured dog, or a shelter animal in need, there’s a natural impulse to donate, foster, or adopt. But animal advocates are urging the public to pause first and ask the question: Is the rescue operating legally?…
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Published September 16Third 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…
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Published September 15Rabid Raccoons Reported in Suffolk County
Two raccoons found in Suffolk County have tested positive for rabies, prompting local health officials to continue efforts to prevent the virus from spreading farther east on Long Island, where the Hamptons and North Fork could be at risk. The Suffolk County Department of Health…
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Published September 15The 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…
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Published September 14Going 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…
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Published September 14Billy Joel Opens Up About NPH Health Struggles
The Piano Man is taking a break from the keys — and for good reason. Hamptons homeowner Billy Joel is opening up about his health, revealing new details about his diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus, or NPH. The 77-year-old shared an update on his self-titled SiriusXM…
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Published September 14This Holbrook special needs couple is a ‘match made in heaven’
He calls her “My peach.” She says he is “sexy.” Those would be very ordinary comments from just about any every-day couple. But Joe and Gretchen Van Horst are not your every-day ordinary couple. Joe, 44, is autistic. Gretchen, 45, has Down’s syndrome. They are celebrating their…