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06/24/2026

Comsewogue High School students in Port Jefferson Station got a visit from a different kind of law enforcement partner last Friday: Hamilton, Suffolk County’s first police therapy dog.

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Suffolk County’s first police therapy dog visits Comsewogue High School AnimalsCommunityEducationHealthPolice & FirePort Jefferson Station/TerryvillePort Times Record by Charlie Zeeve - Jun 19, 2026 0 503 1 of 8 Hamilton the police therapy dog visiting Comsewogue High School on June 12. Photo by C...

06/23/2026

On Saturday, June 13, the 4th Legislative District of Suffolk County celebrated the 250th anniversary (semisesquicentennial) of the nation’s Declaration of Independence with a vibrant “America 250” at Veterans Park in Selden.

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Veterans Park in Selden hosts America 250 celebration America 250CommunitySeldenTimes of Middle Country by Joshua Kim - Jun 20, 2026 0 746 1 of 8 A scene from the Selden Veteran's Park America 250 celebration. Photo by Joshua Kim A scene from the Selden Veteran's Park America 250 celebration. Photo....

06/23/2026

On Friday, June 12, the Wang Center at Stony Brook University conducted its biannual Clean Water Symposium. The event, hosted by the NYS Center for Clean Water Technology (CCWT), hoped to educate guests on the organization’s plans to work with Suffolk County Water Authority through pioneering initiatives aimed at reducing contamination in drinking water. The symposium offered a discussion panel where guests asked the officials burning questions, including how CCWT planned on addressing microplastics.

Read more at https://tbrnewsmedia.com/2026-clean-water-symposium-offers-solutions-to-new-yorks-most-urgent-water-quality-challenges/

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2026 Clean Water Symposium offers solutions to New York’s most urgent water quality challenges CommunityEnvironment & NatureStony Brook UniversityVillage Times HeraldWading River by Caroline O'Callaghan - Jun 21, 2026 0 793 The symposium’s discussion panel. Photo by Caroline O’Callaghan By Car...

06/23/2026

Newfield High School freshman Sarah Faridi has been named a national winner in America250’s 2026 America’s Field Trip Contest, earning recognition as one of 250 student awardees selected from across the country.

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Newfield High School freshman Sarah Faridi wins national America250 contest CommunityEducationHigh SchoolKidsSeldenTimes of Middle Country by TBR Staff - Jun 21, 2026 0 486 Sarah Faridi By TBR Staff Newfield High School freshman Sarah Faridi has been named a national winner in America250’s 2026 Am...

06/21/2026

Two exceptional rehabilitation professionals from the Gurwin Healthcare System were recognized for their leadership, innovation and compassionate care at the 2026 Tribute to Excellence in Healthcare Awards ceremony, hosted by the United Hospital Fund.

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06/20/2026

At the June 11 Brookhaven Town Board Meeting, Councilwoman Jane Bonner recognized five local Eagle Scouts for their outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to improving the community through their Eagle Scout projects.

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Councilwoman Jane Bonner honors five Eagle Scouts at Brookhaven Town board meeting CommunityGovernmentLocal GovernmentMiller PlaceShorehamTown of BrookhavenVillage Beacon Record by Press Release - Jun 16, 2026 0 329 Pictured above, from left to right, is Town Clerk Kevin LaValle, Councilwoman Jane B...

06/20/2026

The Town of Smithtown recognized Animal Control Officer Denise Vibal as the recipient of the Exceptional Public Service Award during the most recent Town Board meeting. The monthly honor is reserved for public servants whose dedication, professionalism, and character leave a lasting impact on the community.

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Town of Smithtown honors Denise Vibal with Exceptional Public Service Award CommunityGovernmentLocal GovernmentSmithtownTimes of SmithtownTown of Smithtown by Press Release - Jun 17, 2026 0 644 1 of 3 Denise Vibal. Photo from Town of Smithtown Denise Vibal. Photo from Town of Smithtown Denise Vibal....

06/20/2026

On June 16 just after 9 p.m., the Three Village Central School District’s Board of Education announced that the proposed $243,390,092 budget passed with 2,096 votes “Yes” (53.6%) and 1,817 votes “No” (46.4%). Broken up by voting method, this includes 197 absentee votes (124 Yes – 73 No), 95 mail-in votes (61 Yes – 34 No), and 3,621 in-person votes (1911 Yes – 1710 No).

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Three Village School District passes $243M budget 2026 ElectionsEducationBudgetCommunitySchoolThree VillageVillage Times Herald by William Stieglitz - Jun 17, 2026 0 679 Ward Melville High School. File photo by Greg Catalano By William Stieglitz On June 16 just after 9 p.m., the Three Village Centra...

06/19/2026

Port Jefferson village residents have cast their votes, electing two new trustees to the Village Board in a closely watched election.

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DeWitt, Snaden elected to Port Jefferson Village board CommunityPoliticsElection NewsGovernmentLocal GovernmentPort JeffersonPort Times RecordVillage of Port Jefferson by Julianne Mosher - Jun 17, 2026 0 1323 Port Jefferson Village Hall. Photo by Heidi Sutton By Julianne Mosher Port Jefferson villag...

06/19/2026

The National Football Foundation’s Suffolk Chapter held its annual award ceremony on June 14 at the Marriott Hotel in Melville – and the hardware kept flowing by the truckload for the incomparable Half Hollow Hills flag football team.

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Football Foundation Awards are all about Flag SportsHigh School SportsTimes of Huntington-NorthportTimes of SmithtownVillage Beacon Record by Steven Zaitz - Jun 18, 2026 0 363 Brianna Mauro (far right) of John Glenn High School is the Defensive Player of the Year for Suffolk League II By Steven Zait...