News by Deborah Williams

News by Deborah Williams on South Shore Press


Oct 30, 2025

$160 Million Carriage House project breaks ground in Patchogue

Hundreds of new homes are coming to downtown Patchogue.

Oct 30, 2025

‘La famiglia e tutto’ — family is everything!

The Suffolk County Courts held their first annual Italian American Heritage Month Celebration.

Oct 28, 2025

Long Island Republican Senators demand answers from LIRR

Long Island Republican Senators demanded answers on alleged overtime fraud at the Long Island Rail Road.

Oct 28, 2025

NY Civil Service exam now accepts experience, not just degrees

New York is modernizing the qualifications for 800 job titles to allow experience to be used as a job qualification.

Oct 28, 2025

Brookhaven gears up for holiday food and toy drives

It’s that time of year when we turn our thoughts toward the holidays. The mailbox is full of requests for donations, and Brookhaven hopes you will be generous right here at home.

Oct 27, 2025

Law cracking down on dishonest Suffolk County contractors signed

Legislator Jim Mazzarella's bill was signed into law, strengthening enforcement against unscrupulous contractors and bolstering consumer protections across the County.

Oct 27, 2025

Long Island University wins state grant award

Long Island University is set to receive $1,512,760 in state grants.

Oct 26, 2025

Bay Shore man guilty of sex trafficking

Freddie Rice used narcotics and financial coercion to force victims into sexual acts and now he faces 50 years in prison.

Oct 26, 2025

Get ready for some better roads in Suffolk County

Over $57 million in road re-pavement funds is allocated to Suffolk County.

Oct 23, 2025

Supplier of pot-laced gummies to William Floyd students arrested

Suffolk County Police arrested a man who provided a middle school student with cannabis gummies that were in turn distributed to other students at the school.

Oct 22, 2025

Community rallies around one-year old Jackson Berry

A whole host of local businesses are lending their support to young Jackson in his fight against leukemia.

Oct 22, 2025

Brentwood man gets 10 years for assaulting a police officer

Cody B. Fisher was driving while impaired by alcohol and drugs when he seriously injured police officer Brendon Gallagher.

Oct 22, 2025

Center Moriches student ‘represents’ at Brookhaven National Lab

Center Moriches High School is super proud of senior Alex Gentile for his participation in the highly competitive High School Research Program at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Oct 21, 2025

Suffolk County DA: Woman flees scene after killing pedestrian

A woman is accused of hitting a pedestrian and stopping her car only long enough to try to remove the victim’s suitcase stuck under the car before fleeing the scene.

Oct 21, 2025

Moriches Teen Reported Missing

Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to locate a Moriches teen who was reported missing Friday.

Oct 21, 2025

Avery Homestead is hosting its first Fall Fest

The Avery Homestead is hosting what they hope will be an annual Fall Fest.

Oct 20, 2025

Devoted mom turns to public to raise funds for a wheelchair

Family tries to raise funds for a more funcational wheelchair for their disabled daughter.

Oct 18, 2025

Trump commutes George Santos’ sentence IMMEDIATELY

“George has been in solitary confinement for long stretches of time and, by all accounts, has been horribly mistreated. Therefore, I just signed a Commutation, releasing George Santos from prison, IMMEDIATELY.”

Oct 17, 2025

South Ocean Middle School provides free haircuts for picture day

A partnership with Three Jays Barber Shop helps South Ocean students look smart for picture day.

Oct 17, 2025

Woman indicted for allegedly stealing over $230,000

Brightwaters woman allegedly stole from her employer while also illegally collecting unemployment insurance benefits.

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Education

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.


Local

Suffolk County on the hook for $112 million after losing lawsuit

Suffolk County is on the losing end of a $112 million jury award involving 674 immigrants that were unlawfully held and handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).


Local

Holocaust Center calls on second generation to carry torch

Holocaust survivors are looking to the second generation to combat hate and intolerance.