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“Every place in the country where you have no cash bail is a disaster,” President Trump said in an Aug. 11th White House press conference, acknowledging “America-first law and order” as an utmost priority.
Senators Urge Parole Board to Reject Rule Change They Say Endangers Public Safety
State Parole Board ignores the legislature, moves ahead with its own rules.
Sturgeon Moon Rises Red Over the South Shore
Blood red Sturgeon Moon made deeper by the wild fires in Canada.
SCPD Commissioner Catalina Swears In New Recruit Class
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina swore in the latest class of Suffolk County Police recruits.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Oh, Where Art Thou? Federal Ban on Cashless Bail Only Way for NYS to Exhale
“Every place in the country where you have no cash bail is a disaster,” President Trump said in an Aug. 11th White House press conference, acknowledging “America-first law and order” as an utmost priority.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Prospect Look Ahead
Hi, my name is Jack Thaler and I hoped you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be doing a special edition and looking ahead and talking about prospects who are the future of fantasy baseball.
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Mr. Zeldin Comes to Hauppauge: EPA Head Slams Lithium Battery Plant Proposal
Outraged residents and local leaders united at the Hauppauge Fire Department on Monday, August 18th—where former Congressman, gubernatorial candidate and current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head Lee Zeldin led the charge against BESS.
DOGE Report: Failure to Address Significant Risk of Fraud and Improper Payments
The federal employee retirement applications process, administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), is "fraught with IT management weaknesses"
Incident Overview: From March Hospitalizations to Bail-Free Release
Timeline of charges for gummy poisoning suspect Wilmer Castillo Garcia.
Stony Brook Dam Stalemate Persists One Year Later
Dam impasse keeps residents isolated.
From the Newsroom: Communists Hijacked the Democrats
The South Shore Press took a deep dive into the issue of bail reform in New York State with team coverage over the arrest and quick release of Castillo Garcia. He’s the Guatemalan national accused of selling gummies laced with deadly drugs to kids within the William Floyd School District.
Stony Brook Medicine hosts cooking classes for children using rooftop farm produce
More than a dozen children participated in cooking and nutrition classes at Stony Brook Medicine, where they learned about healthy eating habits and how to prepare meals using fresh produce.
Shell-ebrating Suffolk’s Oyster Comeback at First Ever Jamboree
Rebirth of the Long Island Oyster is celebrated at first ever jamboree.
Sayville Teen Arrested in Smith Point Beach Stabbing
Teens clashing down the beach from the Oyster Jamboree leads to stabbing.
Kansas City’s $17 Million Grocery Flop Is a Warning for New York
Kansas City grocery store flop bodes ill for Mamdani plan for government-run stores in New York.
Assemblyman DeStefano Hosts ‘Coffee with a Cop’ in Bellport
“You never know what the street will tell you:” Coffee with a Cop in Bellport
State Officials Outraged Over “No-Bail” Release in Cannabis Poisoning
Charged with poisoning children, pusher walks free thanks to cashless bail.
Tierney Angered After Indicted Guatemalan Foreign National Released
Suffolk County DA expressed outrage that Garcia was not held on bail, considering his alleged crimes against children and flight risk to evade prosecution.
Rare Deer Spotted in East Patchogue
“At first l thought it was a goat,” said Leslie Lenahan of her stranger visitor.
Shorefront Park in Patchogue to Get New Playground Equipment
Shorefront Park in Patchogue will receive about $340,000 in a New York State grant to upgrade the playground in Shorefront Park.
Stony Brook names Jennifer Almquist as chief of staff to President Goldsmith
Jennifer Almquist has been appointed chief of staff to Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith, with her tenure beginning on August 18, 2025.
Jennifer Almquist named chief of staff for Stony Brook University president
Stony Brook University has appointed Jennifer Almquist as chief of staff to President Andrea Goldsmith, effective August 18, 2025.
Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 9
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 9.
Cheapest E85 gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 9
2 gas stations had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
William Floyd School District holds annual summer enrichment program for student musicians
The William Floyd School District Music Department recently completed its annual Summer Music Enrichment Program.
Romaine Floats Yaphank Market for Local Produce Hub
No need to go to the Bronx for local produce under a plan by County Executive Ed Romaine.
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