Founded by Walter Burling in 1884, The Suffolk County News was originally named Sayville News. In June of 1894 Francis Hoag bought the paper and held the position of editor for 54 years. In 1905 Hoag moved the paper to 23 Candee Avenue in Sayville. In 1985, The Suffolk County News and its sister paper, Islip Bulletin, were sold to John T. Tuthill III and his wife Lorelei P. Tuthill, publishers of
The Long Island Advance, based in Patchogue, NY. Today, his son John "Terry" Tuthill IV, serves as Publisher. Nicole Fuentes is the Editor of Long Island Advance, The Suffolk County News and Islip Bulletin. Over the years Suffolk County News has expanded its reach and now covers Bayport, Blue Point, Bohemia, Oakdale, Sayville and West Sayville towns. In 2011 The Suffolk County News office was moved to The Long Island Advance building in Patchogue. For a more complete history of The Suffolk County News please visit the newspaper's website.