Suffolk News – LI Press

The wildlife rehabilitation organization based in Smithtown visited the Great South Bay on September 16 to assist a barn owl that had become trapped in the Fire Island Light Tower. The bird of prey sought refuge in one of the carved windows along the shaft of the lighthouse tower —possibly in search of a nesting site, according to Sweetbrier’s report on social media—when it became trapped behind wire fencing, which has surrounded the tower for more than a year as repairs to the lighthouse remain unfinished.

Fire Island News

Barn Owl Trapped in Fire Island Lighthouse Rescued by Sweetbrier Nature Center

State and local officials gathered at TOBAY Beach as eight grants were awarded through the South Shore Estuary Reserve Local Assistance Grants Program.

Business

Town of Oyster Bay receives $244,000 grant to protect shore

By Casey Fahrer

Hofstra University was among five Long Island schools to be ranked in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best National University Rankings.

Education

5 Long Island colleges named in Best National Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

By Casey Fahrer

East Hampton Town Police Department

Dan’s Papers

East Hampton Honors 9/‌11 Heroes

After surviving a devastating fire that destroyed its sister shop in Sayville almost a year ago, Paper Doll Curiosity Shoppe in Patchogue will close its doors as of December 1. This decision comes just about a month after the triumphant reopening of Paper Doll Vintage Boutique in August.

Fire Island News

Paper Doll Curiosity Shoppe in Patchogue Announces its Closure

Amani Bradley Coleman

Suffolk

How one Girl Scout balances leadership and creativity to help her community

By Long Island Press

The Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) offers educational, vocational and emotional assistance to autistic children who require accommodations.

Charity

Autism diagnoses on the rise: How Long Island nonprofit DDI helps

By Aparajita Chatterjee

Multiple leaders from throughout the region encouraged public transportation for Free Car Day LI.

Multiple officials gather in Farmingdale for Car Free Day LI advocacy

By Casey Fahrer

Officials are calling Stony Brook University’s new $300M Quantum Computing Center Long Island’s next moonshot.

Business

LI’s next moonshot? $300M quantum computing center comes to Stony Brook University

By Claude Solnik

2025 Kids Need More 5k Fun Run

Charity

Kids Need More raised $10,000 in their 2025 Fun Run

By Long Island Press

Come From Away at the Engeman Theater in 2025

Community Events

An exuberant ‘Come From Away’ lands at The Engeman Theater in Northport

By Barbara Anne Kirshner

Older adults in Nassau County are facing rising financial insecurity, with poverty rates climbing sharply according to a new report based on U.S. Census data.

North Hempstead

Nassau seniors see poverty rise as older population surges

By Larissa Fuentes

Everybody loves a feel-good success story about a local business. Along the Great South Bay of Long Island, that reigns even more true. Toasted Oysters, a local oyster farm operating from Islip, has been selected to showcase their authentic Blue Point oysters, which are grown right here on the South Shore of Long Island, at the 2025 Ryder Cup. The star-studded, highly anticipated golf match will be held at the Bethpage Black Golf Course in Farmingdale from September 23 to 28.

Dining

Veteran-owned oyster farm to represent the Great South Bay at the Ryder Cup

By Joe Cook

The Fire Island beaches look as beautiful as postcards with plentiful dunes and wide expanses, in part due to massive amounts of sand used to replenish them. And summer winds have been shifting sand back to the beach ever since Super Storm Sandy and other storms took big bites out of the shore.

Environment

State authorizes $1.7 billion to fund Fire Island to Montauk Point storm resilience

By Claude Solnik

Freeport Ninja Academy was the Nassau County winner of the L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grants program.

Business

Freeport Ninja Academy, Little Feet Big Steps win $25K from L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grants program

By Casey Fahrer

East Northport Fall Festival 2025

Community Events

East Northport Fall Festival 2025 draws crowds of hundreds

By Long Island Press

Kingsley McDonald was arrested after a wide range of illegal drugs and weapons were found during a series of raids, according to a federal detention memo.

Man arrested for allegedly having more than 5 kg of fentanyl, 750 grams of cocaine, 15 pounds of marijuana and multiple weapons

By Casey Fahrer

David Singer, Kate Griggs, David Hryck

Dan’s Papers

Dyslexia Awareness Hosts Hamptons Bash

CTREE's Board of Directors

Dan’s Papers

CTREE’s Toast to a Life-Changing Cause

Robert Smith, Amy Wickersham, John Wickersham, Donna Karan, Arthur Bijur, Coco Myers, Albert Tuff, Jonathan Glynn, Beth O'Donnell

Dan’s Papers

Wings Over Haiti Fundraiser

FILE PHOTO: SUPERTRAMP KICKS OFF ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD WORLD TOUR IN BENIDORMSPAIN.

Dan’s Papers

East Hamptonite Supertramp cofounder Rick Davies dies

From hayrides and pumpkin patches to apple cider and food trucks, here's your complete 2025 guide to all the fall festivals & fairs happening on Long Island this autumn.

Long Island Guides

Long Island Fall Festivals & Fairs 2025: Your Complete Guide to Dates, Locations and Seasonal Fun

By Grace Bonamico

A street renaming was held in Massapequa for a former Suffolk County Police Officer who died from cancer attributed to his work in Manhattan after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Health

Late Suffolk County police officer honored with street renaming in Massapequa

By Casey Fahrer

Babylon Cares hosts drug drop-off event for International Overdose Awareness Day at the Lindenhurst Moose Lodge

Community Events

Babylon Cares hosts drug drop-off and prevention night at Lindenhurst Moose Lounge

By Long Island Press

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