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West Virginia Offers Proposal to Eliminate State Income Tax with Data Center Revenue

By Howard Roark · August 20, 2026

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Two More Rabid Raccoons Found Dead in Islip Town

Suffolk County's terrestrial rabies total reaches 39 confirmed cases since February 2025

By John Thaler · August 20, 2026

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BREAKING NEWS: East Patchogue Man Charged Over AI Child Abuse Images

An East Patchogue man was arrested Thursday after investigators allegedly found more than 50 AI-generated child sexual abuse images on electronic devices seized from his home, Suffolk County police said.

By Stefan Mychajliw · August 20, 2026

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Coast Guard Auxiliary Members Complete Culinary Training

Six members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Eastern Long Island Division recently completed a weekend of culinary assistant training at Coast Guard Station Shinnecock in Hampton Bays.

By Stefan Mychajliw · August 20, 2026

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Manorville Sportsman’s Club Hosts Annual “Take a Shot at Cancer”

The Peconic River Sportsman’s Club will host its 12th annual “Take a Shot at Cancer” fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 19, in Manorville, with proceeds benefiting local cancer organizations.

By Stefan Mychajliw · August 20, 2026

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Three Suffolk Beaches Closed Over Bacteria

Swimming barred until testing confirms water is safe.

By Robert Chartuk · August 20, 2026

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Panico Touts Stony Brook’s Farmingville Expansion

Supervisor says 60,000-square-foot medical facility would boost access to care.

By Robert Chartuk · August 20, 2026

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Patchogue Bids Summer Farewell With Foam Party

The Village of Patchogue is hosting a last hurrah for summer with its Village Dance and Foam Party on Friday, Aug. 28, at Shorefront Park

By Donna Rolando · August 20, 2026

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Patchogue-Medford Library Celebrates America at 250

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Patchogue-Medford Library is hosting a trivia contest on Monday, August 24th, with prizes for the winning team.

By Donna Rolando · August 20, 2026