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Feb 9, 2026
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Born with no legs, this athlete is a champion. He will be the featured speaker at the MMS Library All Abilities event on Feb. 28.


Feb 9, 2026
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It’s Time To Stop Albany From Treating Long Island Like a Cash Machine

Albany takes what little we earn and we get practically nothing in return.

Feb 8, 2026
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Suffolk County in week ending Jan. 31?

The lowest price of diesel gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.

Feb 6, 2026
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Protecting Loved Ones: How Families Identify the Need for Guardianship

Guardianship is intended as a last resort, but without advance planning, it may become the only option available.

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Sports

The Super Bowl Look Ahead

The dust has settled on the NFL season, or perhaps better said, the confetti has settled, and now it should be time to sit back and relax. That is not the case for sharp sports bettors, however, as they are already crunching numbers and looking ahead to next season to identify the next potential underdog to reach the Big Game.




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Feb 6, 2026
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William Floyd celebrates over 100 students earning SCMEA All-County music honors

This year, 112 student-musicians from the William Floyd School District were selected by the Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) to receive All-County honors for the 2025-26 school year.

Feb 6, 2026
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Brookhaven announces scholarship opportunity for seniors pursuing engineering careers

Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro has announced that high school seniors living in Brookhaven Town are eligible to apply for one of two $750 scholarships offered by the Suffolk County Highway Superintendents Association.

Feb 6, 2026
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Trump Lifts Atlantic Fishing Ban

Biden ban lifted on Atlantic fishing grounds.

Feb 6, 2026
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South Shore Press Video Vault: Sports Director Tom Barton Appears on News Radio 930 WBEN

Barton discussed everything from the Buffalo Bills’ heartbreaking playoff exit and controversial officiating to Super Bowl betting angles and the rarely heard reality of making a living as a professional sports gambler.

Feb 6, 2026
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Suffolk Police Bust International Human Trafficking Ring

Suffolk County Police arrested a Bronx man for his alleged role in an international human trafficking ring that investigators say brought victims into Suffolk County over a three-year period.

Feb 6, 2026
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Unrestrained Wheelchair Passenger Seriously Hurt in Crash

A woman was seriously injured in Hauppauge after being thrown forward inside a handicapped-accessible minivan where she was not restrained or buckled into her wheelchair, according to Suffolk County police.

Feb 6, 2026
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Suffolk Sheriff Reports Major Crackdown on Ghost Plates

Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon Jr. announced the results of a six-month enforcement effort targeting illegal “ghost” license plates, reporting more than 1,000 summonses and nearly 60 arrests since the county joined a multi-agency task force last summer.

Feb 6, 2026
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Giglio Presses Mental Health Reforms at Budget Hearing

Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio called for greater accountability and targeted workforce investments during a Mental Hygiene public budget hearing held in Albany, warning that increased spending has not yet translated into timely care for many New Yorkers.

Feb 6, 2026
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DeStefano Urges Action on Veteran Suicide Prevention

New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano joined state and local officials and veteran advocates at the New York State Capitol for a bipartisan press conference highlighting veteran mental health and suicide prevention, an issue speakers described as an urgent and ongoing crisis across New York.

Feb 6, 2026
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Letters

He really touched this mom’s heart.

Feb 5, 2026
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Veteran Mental Health Takes Center Stage At Capitol

Albany rallies for veterans health.

Feb 5, 2026
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Figs

Foo dog instead of fig trees.

Feb 4, 2026
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Despite Repeated Warnings, NY’s Energy Crisis Looms

Albany sleeps while energy crisis looms.

Feb 4, 2026
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State Prison Crisis Persists As Costs Soar

State blows a billion and counting on collapsing prison system.

Feb 4, 2026
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Meyer's Keeps Adding to New School Record

When you set a record at a school like William Floyd, it carries extra weight, and that is exactly what senior Jack Meyer accomplished this week when he became the winningest wrestler in school history. Meyer set the new standard with his 146th career victory, establishing a benchmark at a program known for its rich wrestling tradition.

Feb 4, 2026
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Giglio Urges Students to Apply for $20K Scholarships

Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio is urging students and families to take advantage of a new scholarship opportunity that could provide significant financial support for higher education and career training.

Feb 4, 2026
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Center Moriches Honors Three Staff SCOPE Award Nominees

The annual awards recognize outstanding school district employees from across Long Island who exemplify leadership, commitment, and an unwavering devotion to students and staff.

Feb 4, 2026
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Suffolk DA Seeks Help Identifying Jane Doe Victims

In recognition of National Missing Persons Day, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney is renewing a call for the public’s help in identifying multiple sets of unidentified human remains connected to long-unsolved homicide investigations.

Feb 4, 2026
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Students Hear Holocaust Survival Story at ESM Assembly

The program focused on the extraordinary life of Moshe Furshpan, the only survivor in his family of eight who escaped Nazi persecution during World War II.

Feb 4, 2026
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Suffolk Police Sergeant Seriously Hurt in Shirley Crash

The collision occurred at approximately 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3rd, at the intersection of William Floyd Parkway and Ridgewood Drive.

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