Where To Find Us Page 3
Thursday, March 12, 2026 ~ Volume 138 ~ Issue Number 17 ~ $1.00
County Officials Warn Boaters of Dangerous Debris in Suffolk Waterways By Madison Warren
This week has begun to feel like the start of spring for New Yorkers, something we have all patiently waited for since the end of November. For Long Islanders, springtime is the light at the end of the tunnel. Days filled with sunshine, outdoor activities, afternoons at the beach, and the long-awaited return of boating on the South Shore and North Shore waters are finally within reach. Continued on page 5
Sea debris in Great River (Credit - Madison Warren)
Smithtown West Boys Basketball
Claims First-Ever County & L.I. Titles Story on page 22 HSW Boys’ Basketball Team (Credit - Smithtown CSD)
FULL STORIES ON:
Kim Carros Runs for Tax Receiver Page 10
HSW Amazes with Mamma Mia! Page 12 & 13
Firefighter Earns Lifetime Achievement Award Page 15