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Mar 13, 2025

William Floyd High School Chemistry Teacher Martin Palermo Selected for Prestigious Educator Program

WFHS Chemistry teacher, Dr. Martin Palermo, was selected for the New York State Education Department’s VITAL (Virtual Implementation of Teaching and Learning) Educator Program.

Mar 13, 2025

The Nation and Suffolk County Celebrate K9 Veterans Day

Every March 13th since 2021 has been ‘K9 Veterans Day’ in Suffolk County. And, President Donald Trump recognized this important K9 day from the White House

Mar 13, 2025

William Floyd High School Student Shines the Light on Rare Diseases

William Floyd High School student Caitlyn Michiels, Founder of Caitlyn’s Vision took the youth lead on Suffolk County Rare Diseases Day.

Mar 13, 2025

Suffolk County Offers Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs, Cats and Ferrets

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services in conjunction with the Town of Brookhaven and Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology will offer free rabies vaccinations by appointment for dogs, cats and ferrets on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Mar 11, 2025

Governor Hochul Endorses ‘Bell-to-Bell’ Smartphone Ban in New York’s Schools

After months of back and forth and listening tours Hochul is ready to say ‘No Smartphones Phones in School’.

Mar 11, 2025

Statewide DWI Crack Down During St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

Local sheriff and police departments across the state are cooperating with New York State Troopers to crack down on drunken and impaired drivers during the St. Patrick’s Day season of festivities.

Mar 11, 2025

DOGE Report: Trump Speaks from the Oval Office

Critics seem more upset that the waste, fraud, and abuse are being exposed than they are about the waste, fraud, and abuse existing.

Mar 10, 2025

Massive Wildfire Breaks Out in the Westhampton Pine Barrens

A devastating wildfire broke out in the Pine Barrens Saturday afternoon resulting in a declaration of a state of emergency. Over 400 acres were burned.

Mar 9, 2025

New York Wants to Spend Taypayer Funds for Trans Surgery for Inmates and Put Men in Women’s Prisons

New York’s Senate and Assembly have both introduced bills (S1049/A5478) that would use your tax dollars to pay for transgender surgeries for prisoners.

Mar 9, 2025

Women’s History Month – Elevating Women Fighting for the Second Amendment

Bellantoni became known in Suffolk County for her vigorous defense of Suffolk County residents against the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) for serious infringements of their Second Amendment rights.

Mar 9, 2025

Trump Declares March 2025 Irish-American Heritage Month

The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens couldn’t be happier about it. March is the month of all things Irish and this is just one more thing elevating Irish culture and pride in Irish heritage and stories.

Mar 7, 2025

State Announces $90 million for Local Governments to Enhance Road Safety and Reduce Fatalities

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $90 million is now available to help local governments enhance safety and reduce fatalities on their roads.

Mar 6, 2025

Mastic Beach Ambulance Company Announces 2024 Top Responder and Volunteer Hours Awards

The Mastic Beach Ambulance Company gave out its annual Top Responder and Volunteer Hours Awards.

Mar 5, 2025

Hochul Vows to “Lead the Resistance” Against President Trump

In a complete about face, Governor Kathy Hochul anointed herself as the new leader of “The Resistance” against President Donald Trump and saying she “will fight back hard” against Trump to keep her controversial Congestion Pricing tax scheme.

Mar 5, 2025

Hochul Fires Corrections Officers - One hand giveth, and one hand taketh away!

Governor Kathy Hochul began firing striking New York State Corrections Officers (COs) and retroactively canceling their health insurance for themselves and their families.

Mar 5, 2025

Doge Report: Sen. Kennedy Calls Out Democrats For ‘Spending Porn’ Addiction

In a recent fiery speech on the floor of the United States Senate, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) spoke about the addiction to ‘Spending Porn” of his colleagues on the Left.

Mar 3, 2025

William Floyd High School Barbering Academy Debuts Instagram Video Series

The William Floyd High School Barbering Academy unveils a brand-new social media video series called “Undefined”.

Mar 3, 2025

William Floyd Students Hospitalized After Eating Pot Gummies

The William Floyd School District made an announcement to the public on social media about an incident involving marijuana gummies being distributed at the middle school.

Mar 3, 2025

Black Conservatives Speak Out: “I left the Democrat Plantation.”

Civil and Constitutional Rights Attorney, Tricia Lindsey, spoke with SSP about her thoughts on being black, a woman, and a Republican. Lindsey pushes back on the idea that being black or a woman dictates how she should think and vote.

Feb 28, 2025

Hochul Announces Grants for Coastal Storm Preparedness and Green Energy Projects

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $80 million in new grant funding communities for ‘climate resiliency’ projects. Hochul also announced final permits were being approved for a large-scale renewable (wind/solar) energy project making it the 20th ‘Clean Energy” project approved since 2021.

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Sports

Fantasy Baseball - Do Not Overreact

It seems every season, no matter the level of manager in fantasy circles, everyone overreacts to the first few games of the season. This is a normal human response because you are so amped up to see these players perform that your first real glimpse makes a lasting impact, but it shouldn't.


Sports

The Best Final Four?

This year's Final Four doesn't feature a single Cinderella team. It doesn't have any true underdogs in the field. It doesn't even have anyone seeded anything other than #1 gunning for a title.


Local

BREAKING NEWS: Fatal Fire at Animal Sanctuary Kills Owner and 100-Plus Cats

Suffolk County Police Chief of Detectives William Doherty announced at midday on Monday, March 31st they are actively investigating the Medford blaze that took the lives of the beloved owner of Happy Cat Sanctuary and at least 100 cats.