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Flo's Luncheonette turns 100 - The Suffolk County News

Flo's Luncheonette turns 100 - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — Much has changed in Blue Point over the last century, but at Flo’s Luncheonette, toasted sandwiches and memorable summer moments are served almost exactly the same as they were 100 years ago.

Thousands protest Trump at third 'No Kings' rally - The Suffolk County News

Thousands protest Trump at third 'No Kings' rally - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — At least a thousand demonstrators protested the actions of President Donald Trump in Patchogue last weekend in the third “No Kings” rally.

Spring arrives at the Bayport Flower Houses - The Suffolk County News

Spring arrives at the Bayport Flower Houses - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — On an early spring day at the Bayport Flower Houses, one can hear the chirps of house sparrows perched outside a birdhouse, smell the spring pansies lining the property, and admire rows of flowers ranging in just about every conceivable color.

BAFFA Symphony Orchestra presents 'Journey Through Music' - The Suffolk County News

BAFFA Symphony Orchestra presents 'Journey Through Music' - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — The Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts Symphony Orchestra recently performed its concert “Journey Through Music” at the James Wilson Young Middle School in Bayport, bringing a wide assortment of musical genres from classical to jazz, and even hip-hop to the stage.

Alleged Emily Finn killer charged with burglary conspiracy - The Suffolk County News

Alleged Emily Finn killer charged with burglary conspiracy - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — The Nesconset teen who police say murdered 18-year-old West Sayville resident Emily Finn last November is now facing an additional charge for allegedly conspiring to burglarize the Finn family home weeks after her death.

Cavanaugh's marks 40 years in business - The Suffolk County News

Cavanaugh's marks 40 years in business - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — Forty years ago this St. Patrick's Day, the Blue Point Irish bar and restaurant Cavanaugh's opened to large crowds, with many of those customers still coming back for more.

Exploring Bohemia's model train city - The Suffolk County News

Exploring Bohemia's model train city - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — Stepping inside the train room of the Central Operating Lines Model Railroad Club in Bohemia, it’s not unusual for visitors’ jaws to drop in amazement as they become giants inside an elaborately laid-out train-oriented city.

Women Sharing Art presents 'Visions of Freedom' - The Suffolk County News

Women Sharing Art presents 'Visions of Freedom' - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — Women Sharing Art examines what freedom and liberty represent 250 years after the United States' founding.

Giving homes to the homeless - The Suffolk County News

Giving homes to the homeless - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — A profile on an organization that provides temporary shelters and assitance for those facing homelessness.

Tiny Raccoon Books hosts local bands - The Suffolk County News

Tiny Raccoon Books hosts local bands - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — Sayville's independent bookstore recently hosted its first live music event of the year, bringing together alternative and underground rock fans of all ages for a good cause.

Blizzard of the century - The Suffolk County News

Blizzard of the century - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — Suffolk County saw its likely largest recorded snowfall on Monday, Feb. 23, after more than 31 inches of snow fell in Central Islip, according to the National Weather Service, breaking a 13-year snow total record.

Beer store owners say proposed license change will destroy local businesses - The Suffolk County ...

Beer store owners say proposed license change will destroy local businesses - The Suffolk County ...

Suffolk County News — Owners and advocates of legacy wholesale beer stores fear that a proposed loosening of their state liquor authority licenses will start the clock toward their business’s destruction.

Strings Attached brings love to music - The Suffolk County News

Strings Attached brings love to music - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — Love will be in the air at local music ensemble Strings Attached's upcoming concert, through both the subject matter of pieces and the admiration each member has for performing with one another.

Volunteer fire departments seek new members - The Suffolk County News

Volunteer fire departments seek new members - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — For many, fire departments are an ubiquitous presence, thought of only when seeing a fire truck speed to a call. But local departments, and the thousands of volunteer firefighters who work in them, are almost facing an emergency of their own.

DOJ files tie Ronkonkoma-based private jet CEO to Jeffrey Epstein - The Suffolk County News

DOJ files tie Ronkonkoma-based private jet CEO to Jeffrey Epstein - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — The CEO of a private jet interiors company has been linked to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to files publicly released by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

Most Holtsville Ecology Center Zoo animals committed to transfers, town says - The Suffolk County...

Most Holtsville Ecology Center Zoo animals committed to transfers, town says - The Suffolk County...

Suffolk County News — According to Brookhaven’s Highway Department, “80 percent of the Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center’s animals are committed to wonderful places, the other 20 percent should be committed within a month or two and the highway department is committed to sending them to safe places.”

St. John's Episcopal Church seeks community support - The Suffolk County News

St. John's Episcopal Church seeks community support - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — For 261 years, the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church on Montauk Highway has served the South Shore community through Sunday services, supporting community groups, and its more recent thrift store.

Brooklyn art comes to Patchogue - The Suffolk County News

Brooklyn art comes to Patchogue - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — Artist Imani Coppola brought the energy and artistry of Brooklyn to Patchogue through her group, the Brooklyn Refugee Outreach’s inaugural exhibition, “The BRO Show,” at ArtSpace at 20 Terry Street.

Neighbors speak out against proposed cell tower - The Suffolk County News

Neighbors speak out against proposed cell tower - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — Residents packed the meeting room of the Bayport Fire District on Jan. 5 to express concerns regarding the district's proposal to construct a cell-tower facility on its property.

Governor vetoes bill re-recognizing Montaukett Indian Nation - The Suffolk County News

Governor vetoes bill re-recognizing Montaukett Indian Nation - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — On Dec. 19, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill in the state legislature that would have reinstated recognition of the Montaukett Indian Nation in New York State.

Santa lands at Fire Island - The Suffolk County News

Santa lands at Fire Island - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — Local recreational pilots dress as Santa Claus and fly over the Fire Island Lighthouse to the delight of awe-inspired children.

Islip Town Board declines change to code of ethics - The Suffolk County News

Islip Town Board declines change to code of ethics - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — The Islip Town Board voted to table an attempted repeal of a portion of the town code that prohibits elected officials from serving in leadership positions in major political parties, a month after a local Republican committeewoman was elected to the council.

BAFFA Symphony Orchestra performs 'Shades of Music' - The Suffolk County News

BAFFA Symphony Orchestra performs 'Shades of Music' - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — A community orchestra performs a concert featuring its first of three guest conductors, each vying for the position of the group's permanent director.

A tribute for the ages - The Suffolk County News

A tribute for the ages - The Suffolk County News

Suffolk County News — Weeks after the sudden death of star alum Emily Finn, a local ballet company goes on with its annual show "The Nutcracker," out of dedication to their fallen friend and mentor.
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