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The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office S.P.I.D.R.E. Team has earned statewide recognition for its relentless efforts to keep impaired drivers off local roadways, with the elite enforcement unit receiving the Impaired Driving Enforcement Unit Recognition Award from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Top Suffolk Cop Honored for Career Achievement
Suffolk County Deputy Police Commissioner Belinda Alvarez-Groneman was honored with the Career Achievement Award by the Suffolk County Police Hispanic Society during a ceremony recognizing her decades of public service and groundbreaking leadership within the department.
WFHS Student-Athletes Earn Suffolk Zone Honors
William Floyd High School seniors Emma DiMaio and Ja’Quan Thomas have been recognized with Suffolk Zone High School Leadership Awards from the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, honoring their achievements as student-athletes, leaders and role models within the school community.
Brookhaven Student Art Show Draws Record Entries
Brookhaven Town officials and members of the Brookhaven Youth Board celebrated dozens of young artists during the Fourth Annual Brookhaven’s Got Talent Student Art Show at Town Hall.
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Suffolk Sheriff's DWI Team Earns Statewide Recognition
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office S.P.I.D.R.E. Team has earned statewide recognition for its relentless efforts to keep impaired drivers off local roadways, with the elite enforcement unit receiving the Impaired Driving Enforcement Unit Recognition Award from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
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7-Eleven Lot Crash Kills Pedestrian
A 60-year-old man was killed in a crash outside a Long Island 7-Eleven Wednesday after a pickup truck plowed into him in the parking lot, Suffolk County police said.
South Shore Scholars Build Bright Futures
South Shore Charter School scholars celebrated Engineering and Earth Day with a hands-on showcase designed to connect science, creativity and local history while highlighting the school’s growing focus on academic excellence and innovation.
GOP Lawmakers Demand Energy Cost Relief Now
Republican lawmakers and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman gathered in Albany to demand immediate action on rising energy costs, accusing Gov. Kathy Hochul and Democratic majorities in the Legislature of ignoring affordability concerns as New Yorkers face some of the nation’s highest utility bills.
Deli Slay Suspect Nabbed Fleeing South
A 27-year-old Honduran national accused of fatally shooting a man behind a Huntington Station deli in broad daylight has been indicted on murder and weapons charges after authorities tracked him to Alabama while he was allegedly attempting to flee the country.
ESM Students Earn Honors at Brookhaven Lab
Students from Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School earned high praise and top recognition at the recent SPARK Users’ Meeting poster session held at Brookhaven National Laboratory, where they presented scientific research alongside graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and laboratory professionals.
Roth Regatta Brings Video Games to the Water
The cheers began before the first cardboard boat even touched the water at Stony Brook University’s 37th annual Roth Regatta, where students transformed Roth Pond into a floating video game arena filled with creativity, competition and the occasional sinking disaster.
Power, Not Posturing, in the Persian Gulf
As tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump’s strategy signals a forceful return of American leadership—restoring confidence, securing global trade, and reshaping the balance of power.
North Bellport Man Indicted in Deadly Hit-and-Run
A North Bellport man has been indicted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian earlier this year, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced.
Miller Place Teen Dies After Route 25A Crash
Andrew Salgado, a 14-year-old Miller Place resident injured in a March 24 crash on Route 25A, has died, Suffolk County police confirmed, as detectives continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
PRPLI Honors Oliveri, Conway With 2026 Awards
The Public Relations Professionals of Long Island have announced two of the 2026 PRPLI Annual Award winners, recognizing excellence in mentorship and media impact ahead of the organization’s annual luncheon in May.
SpringFest 2026 Brings Family Fun to Moriches
SpringFest 2026 will bring a burst of seasonal energy to the Moriches Branch of the Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library, as residents gather for a day of family-friendly activities and community connection.
Rescue Plan Keeps Schools Open Amid Crisis
Senator Murray details the “dire and disastrous financial situation” facing South Country School District taxpayers.
Golf Classic Honors Paige Keely, Funds AVM Research
Nearly eight years after the death of six-year-old Paige Keely, her family and community continue to turn heartbreak into hope through ongoing efforts to raise awareness about brain arteriovenous malformations.
Richard J. Drnek III, A Quiet Force Who Got Things Done
A life well lived on the water and in the community—remembering a man whose quiet strength and steady presence left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him.
Memories of Mothers
Heartfelt memories of mothers from South Shore Press staffers.
Your Secret Weapon in the Housing Market: Why a Buyer’s Agent Matters
In a fast-moving market where every decision counts, having the right advocate can make all the difference—here’s why a buyer’s agent gives you the edge.
Local History Comes Alive On Fog Of War Podcast
Local history comes into focus as the nation nears its 250th birthday.
Spring Bursts Into Bloom at Waterdrinker Farm
A sea of color returns to Long Island as Waterdrinker Farm’s Tulip Festival blossoms into a must-see spring destination for families, photographers, and flower lovers alike.
NYS Bullies Hospice Nuns Over Gender Rules
The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, who run a free hospice for terminal cancer patients, say a sweeping state gender-identity mandate could force them to violate their faith, or face fines, shutdown, even jail.
The Death of Spirit Airlines: How Communists Posing as Democrats Delivered Higher Prices for Everyone
Spirit Airlines collapse will leave fewer flights and higher prices in its wake.
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