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Lawmakers Return to Albany Amid Rising Costs, Crime Concerns
Local lawmakers put New York’s usual problems on the agenda of this year’s legislative session.
The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Local Artist Proposes Visual Dialogue With Grosz at the Heckscher
Local artist looks to hang at the Heckscher.
Flood Mitigation Project Completed in Center Moriches
Road project designed to help keep the waters clean.
Brookhaven Clerk Kevin LaValle Takes Oath for Second Term
Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin J. LaValle has begun his second term with a renewed push toward modernization, efficiency, and expanded online services.
U.S. Moves to Exit Dozens of Global Organizations
They are not in the best interest of America, so Trump bails from global organizations.
Sky-High Electric Bills Blamed on Hochul Deal
PSEG deal was driven by politics, Blakeman charges.
Brutal Slide for Purchasing Power of American Workers
Gold prices rise, American purchasing power drops.
The Quiet Winter Gathering of Long Island’s Starlings
Starlings in America have Shakespeare to thank.
Broken to Unbreakable: Lori Vollkommer’s Incredible Comeback
Overcoming her fears and a series of setbacks, Lori Vollkommer stages a remarkable comeback.
Eat Real Food America: Federal Dietary Guidelines Changed
America is unhealthy, and federal officials say changing what we eat is now a national priority.
EJ’s PJs Pajama Drive Keeps Thousands Warm
At 16,000 pairs of pajamas and counting, EJ’s PJs shows no sign of slowing down in keeping people warm.
It’s a New Year: Break Free From Your Nicotine Addiction
There’s plenty of help to get you to quit
GOP-Led Suffolk Legislature Names New Leadership Team
New leadership team takes helm in Suffolk Legislature.
Blakeman Wins Conservative Party Endorsement for Governor
Blakeman snares major endorsement.
WellLife’s Kelly Savage Recognized for 18 Years of Service
Longtime WellLife manager surprised with Senate award.
Steve Barile Recognized for Decades of Service to Scouts
William Floyd grad honored for scouting support.
Center Moriches Students Shine in Winter Concert Series
Music was in the air this holiday season in Center Moriches.
Bellport Students Ready to Act in CPR Emergencies
When seconds count, Bellport students will be ready.
Family Service League Marks 100 Years on Long Island
One hundred years and counting for the Family Services League.
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The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.