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Five Smithtown Boy Scouts Recognized in Eagle Courts of Honor Ceremony
Smithtown Troop 888—a locally representative extension of the Boy Scouts of America—held its Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Saturday, Nov. 30th.
Saturday Spectacular! Rocky Point Hosts ‘40th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting’
Proud, local eagles flew into quite the festive show of holiday cheer in Rocky Point on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 7th.
‘A Christmas Carol’ in Syosset! Dec. 7th - Jan. 5
The Cultural Arts Playhouse (CAP) in Syosset presents its community theater adaptation of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic “A Christmas Carol,” with shows running from Dec. 7th through Jan. 5th.
100-Year-Old Navy Vet and Author Visits Great Hollow Middle School
Just ahead of his appearance on Mon. Dec. 2nd in Smithtown, Dr. Jack Weber told The South Shore Press the key to good, long living is one-fold: golfing.
Massapequa “Porch Pirate” Scam Reminds Holiday Shoppers to Keep Their Passwords on Lock
National headlines have come to an unduly targeted touchstone of Long Island suburbia once again, thanks to the annually infuriating “porch pirate” infestation.
Bayport-Blue Point HS Takes it Personally: Outdoor Wellness Center Unveiled
The Bayport-Blue Point school district held a ribbon-cutting on Monday, Nov. 25th to unveil the outdoor portion of its wellness center built to operate as a sanctuary for students to combat their inner turmoil.
‘Tis the Season! Smithtown-Made “Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point” Now Available On Demand
“Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point,” the new critically acclaimed arthouse flick with mass appeal on the block, and that also filmed just around the block, is officially available to rent via on demand platforms like Amazon Prime Video for $5.99, where it can also be purchased for $19.99.
Good Riddance: Red Light Cameras in Suffolk are No More
Usually, the Monday after Thanksgiving is understandably filled with nothing but languish.
It Was So Cold… They Were Shivering! Exploring Polar Plunge 2024
Sponsored foremostly by the Special Olympics' Long Island chapter, the "Freezin' for a Reason!" campaign is annually put on to raise money for the organization that offers athletic opportunities for the intellectually disabled. It cost just a $500 buy-in to sponsor a local Special Olympian participating in the plunge.
"Why Isn't Our Loss Enough?" Impacted Rocky Point Resident Calls for FEMA Flood Relief
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, Senators Mario R. Mattera, Dean Murray and Anthony Palumbo, and Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico were among the local leaders who voiced their displeasure with FEMA's decision to deny additional relief requests from Long Islanders impacted by the Aug. 18-19 floods.
Rocky Point Horror: A Killer Still at Large
Police reports say Joseph Zoll, 61, was discovered at his Quail Road home at approximately 1:25 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9th by a Seventh Precinct officer who was responding to a 9-1-1 call.
Amityville Man Sentenced to 17 Years to Life in Prison for Weapon Possession
“The sentence handed down to this defendant reflects the gravity of his offenses and our commitment to removing dangerous individuals from our streets,” said District Attorney Tierney.
Another Week, Another Busted Car Meet: 'Wannabee Racecar Drivers' Arrested at Ronkonkoma Train Station
On Saturday, Nov. 16th at approximately 10:15 p.m., uniformed officers of the recently-formed Suffolk County Police Street Takeover Task Force converged upon a scene that formed at Ronkonkoma Train Station.
'The Crucible' Comes to Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High
Based on Arthur Miller's Tony Award-winning play of the same name, "The Crucible' was also adapted to the silver screen in 1996. Starring Daniel-Day Lewis and Winona Ryder, the film—and the stage text upon which it was based—have both seen steady action as part of English class curriculum over the following decades.
A Bazaar in St. James: 'Sons of Norway' Welcomes All this Saturday
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church. Having expanded beyond their Norwegian origins in the decades since its formation, Johnson says the upcoming lodge gathering will be more akin to a Scandinavian Music Festival.
Veterans - and Caretakers of Veterans - Honored at SBU's LI State Veterans Home
Ahead of Monday's Veterans' Day holiday, local leaders gathered at the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University on Friday, Nov. 8th to thank Veterans for their service. The keynote speaker of the event was Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon.
He's Back: Shirley Sign Gardener and Wife Celebrate the Re-election of DJT
He also predicted a landslide victory for former President Donald J. Trump in the 2024 General Election.
Hilton Comes to Patchogue? A Revised State of Hotelier Affairs
"Tell us the village of Patchogue hates its residents without saying the village of Patchogue hates its residents," Michael Ida wrote on Facebook in response to the latest news developments about the hotel.
Christmas is Coming! NY Times-Certified LI Indie in 395 Theaters Nationwide
Ever offbeat and on-point arthouse cinema darling Tyler Taormina’s third feature–his most mainstream consumable effort yet—has picked up nearly 100 more theaters, in addition to the initial 300 reported, for its wide theatrical release this month.
Weik Wins, Dolan Doesn't: Repubs Ride Solid Wave as Per Usual in NYS Senate District 8
The 8th State Senate District encompasses a portion of Suffolk County's South Shore that constitutes territory from Weik's native Sayville to Massapequa.
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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.