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Feb 21, 2026
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A team of researchers led by Brian Sheridan, PhD, at Stony Brook University has developed a new oral vaccine strategy using the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes to help combat colorectal cancer.


Feb 21, 2026
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ListenUp! President on Spring Carnival Music & Arts Fest: 'immersive indoor amusement park experience'

ListenUp! Long Island is hosting its Spring Carnival Music & Arts Festival on Saturday, March 7, in Patchogue with an immersive atmosphere designed to banish winter blues.

Feb 21, 2026
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Sachem East student leads art therapy kit donation for seniors

Aishwarya Kammili, a junior at Sachem East High School, organized a community outreach project through her nonprofit organization, Art4Hearts.

Feb 21, 2026
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Farrow's Clutch Three Advances Floyd

The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team earned the right to continue its championship pursuit Friday night with a thrilling playoff victory over Huntington. The Colonials captured a hard fought 55-51 win in a quarterfinal matchup that remained tight from start to finish, matching the intensity expected at this stage of the postseason.

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Feb 20, 2026
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Asian Jade Society To Honor Community Leaders

Suffolk County Asian Jade Society honors community leaders.

Feb 20, 2026
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Moriches Library Branch Events for March

A lot to do at the library.

Feb 20, 2026
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“Winning the Gold” and the Netflix Special Miracle “The Boys of Winter”

Back in 1980, the U.S. beat the Russians to win the gold.

Feb 20, 2026
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Nuclear Critics Challenge Hochul’s Plan

Gov. Hochul’s nuclear plan is drawing opposition.

Feb 20, 2026
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LI Seats Could Decide Control Of The House

Eyes will be on Long Island’s Congressional Delegation for control of the House.

Feb 20, 2026
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Sunrise Wind Costs Surge

Hochul deal has Sunrise Wind costs skyrocketing, ratepayers would take the hit.

Feb 20, 2026
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AI & Robotics Summer Program At Stony Brook

Exciting opportunity for students to learn about the latest in robotics and Artificial Intelligence.

Feb 20, 2026
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ACLD Hosts 8th Annual Poker for a Purpose

The ACLD Foundation will host its 8th Annual Poker for a Purpose Poker and Casino Event on Thursday, February 26th, at The Fox Hollow in Woodbury, bringing together community leaders, supporters and friends for an evening of poker, casino-style gaming, a cigar and bourbon experience

Feb 20, 2026
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FSL Makes Public Plea to Support LI Mental Health

As economic pressure, social division, and rising anxiety grip communities across Long Island, Family Service League (FSL) delivered a clear and urgent message across Long Island: no one has to face this moment alone.

Feb 20, 2026
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William Floyd Advances with a Defensive Clinic

The top-seeded William Floyd boys’ varsity basketball team is moving on in the playoffs after earning a convincing quarterfinal victory on Thursday afternoon. The Colonials leaned on their trademark defense to shut down Sachem East and secure a 58–46 win, advancing to the next round of postseason play.

Feb 17, 2026
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Barton Talks Bets, Baseball and Wm. Floyd Football

South Shore Press Sports Director Tom Barton went “around the world” with Reporter Stefan Mychajliw this week, breaking down his red-hot Super Bowl betting streak, pointed comments from New York baseball stars, and a major coaching change at William Floyd High School.

Feb 17, 2026
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14 William Floyd Musicians Earn LISFA Honors

Fourteen student-musicians from the William Floyd School District have earned invitations to perform at this year’s Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA), a prestigious honor recognizing some of the top young string players in the region.

Feb 17, 2026
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Bellport Senior Wins Top Art Honors, Nationals Bound

Bellport High School senior Alana Cornacchiulo has earned multiple prestigious honors for her artwork, including national recognition in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and top accolades at a countywide competition.

Feb 17, 2026
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Missing Riverhead Woman Found Dead in Manorville

Kathleen Harrison Trent, 63, of 61 Forge Road in Riverhead, has been identified as the woman whose body was discovered in a wooded area in Manorville earlier this month, Suffolk County police said.

Feb 16, 2026
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Above The Law In Plain Sight

The two-tiered justice system.

Feb 16, 2026
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Boating Skills Seminar

Boating skills the subject of Great South Bay seminar.

Feb 16, 2026
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Brookhaven collects thousands of winter clothing items in annual coat drive

The Town of Brookhaven’s Annual INTERFACE Winter Coat Drive, led by the Youth Bureau and held from January 9 through February 6, collected thousands of winter clothing items for those in need.

Feb 16, 2026
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Trade Unions Push Job Protections

Unions turn up heat on job protection.

Feb 16, 2026
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Longwood Hosts 22nd Legislative Breakfast

This breakfast is one of the most productive and thoughtful conversations we have all year.

Feb 16, 2026
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Suffolk GOP Unveils 2026 Slate, Taps Losquadro For County Comptroller

Brookhaven’s own Dan Losquadro tapped for County Comptroller.

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