News by Deborah Williams
News by Deborah Williams on South Shore Press
Fribble the cat is dead due to cruelty and neglect
A Suffolk County woman was arrested this week on charges related to the death of Fribble the cat.
William Floyd students design their own fish at Osprey Park
What would you do if you could design your own fish? Tangier Smith Elementary 4th graders had a chance to do just that.
DOGE Report: What has been accomplished in the first ten months?
At the end of the federal budget year, the DOGE Savings Tracker reports that DOGE yielded $214 billion dollars.
Connetquot High School makes a splash with pool reopening
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Connetquot High School to celebrate the reopening of the school’s indoor pool.
100 Suffolk students to perform with US Marine Band member
An annual festival gathers Suffolk musicians from county schools to celebrate two unique instruments – the tuba and the euphonium.
Brookhaven Recycles student poster contest is underway
Brookhaven wants you to show them your best artwork that will inspire others to reduce,
New York State Secure Choice Savings retirement program launched
A new state program delivers access to retirement savings to over 1.5 million New Yorkers currently without employer plans.
Medford Dairy Queen falls victim to NY state rule
Sisters were so wronged under NY’s business laws that they are fundraising through GoFundMe just to stay afloat.
Brookhaven is holding a Thanksgiving food drive
Brookhaven’s Youth Bureau INTERFACE Program’s Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive will run from October 14 to November 13.
Long Island Expressway restoration project is finally over!
A six-mile stretch of the Long Island Expressway has been restored.
Secret Service helps bust Suffolk clothing theft crime ring
Two criminal organizations have been charged in the theft of over half a million pounds of clothing donated to an international charity.
DOGE Report: Energy Department saves over $7.5 Billion
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the termination of 321 financial awards supporting 223 projects, resulting in a savings of approximately $7.56 billion dollars for American taxpayers.
Romaine signs Executive Order addressing domestic violence
The Suffolk County 911 system received 27,000 reports of domestic violence (DV) in 2024. That is roughly 74 reports of DV a day, every day for an entire year.
New York colleges are waiving application fees
SUNY, CUNY, and dozens of private colleges and universities across New York are waiving their application fees beginning in October.
Holbrook woman indicted for carjacking
Woman accused of injuring an 84-year-old woman while stealing her car in a Walmart parking lot.
Rehab of two key bridges in Suffolk County is complete
An $8.7 Million project to rehabilitate the Robert Moses Causeway and Great Neck Road bridges is complete.
Mazzarella staffer receives Mastic Beach Conservancy Award
Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella proudly announced that his Chief of Staff, Timothy A. Rothang, has been awarded the 2025 Trailblazer Award by the Mastic Beach Conservancy.
Would be Middle Island cop killer sentenced
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney addressed the media following a court appearance of a Middle Island man sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempted murder of Suffolk County police officers.
DOGE Report: Musk is back with ‘Grok for Government’
The General Services Administration (GSA) announced that federal agencies will now have access to Musk’s Grok 4 and Grok 4 Fast as part of an agreement with xAI.
Kawasaki Greenhouses awarded funding for watershed project
Kawasaki Greenhouses, located in East Moriches, NY, was awarded over $180,000 for a water quality conservation project.
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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.
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).
Holocaust Center calls on second generation to carry torch
Holocaust survivors are looking to the second generation to combat hate and intolerance.