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Attempted Vehicular Murder: Coram Woman Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
“What began as a disagreement should never have escalated to this level of violence,” said DA Tierney.
LIMEHOF Latest: Inaugural Music Doc Film Fest in Stony Brook (Aug. 8-10)
Twenty-four music documentaries will screen at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame's latest highly-anticipated event.
More New Principals in Suffolk! East Islip Tabs a Pair of Educators Turned Admins
Effective July 1st, Tara Scully replaced Anthony Montemarano as principal of East Islip Middle School, and Gregory Leger has replaced James Horan as assistant principal at East Islip High School.
Hauppauge Youngster Named Honorary Sheriff Amid Kidney Failure
On Tuesday, July 22nd, Suffolk County Sheriff Toulon proudly relinquished his title to a brave young man.
Greatness at Gurwin: Excellence in Healthcare Honor Awarded to a Pair of Suffolk Residents
Jenny Meade, a speech language pathologist from Center Moriches, and Martiza Gonzalez, a registered nurse from West Islip, are this year's recipients.
Mather Hospital Garners National Recognition for Heart Attack Care
“To receive gold awards after just four years is a testament to our dedication to quality,” said Mather Hospital President Kevin McGeachy.
West Islip’s Summer Investigations Program: a Success all Across the Board
Hosted by Paul J. Bellew Elementary School, West Islip’s “Summer Investigations” program runs Monday through Thursday, and is overseen by the aforementioned school’s principal, Rhonda Pratt.
A BWI Roll: Mastic Beach Man in Hot Water for Drunken Hampton Bays Crash
DA Tierney announced the defendant allegedly crashed a 33-foot vessel in Hampton Bays’ Shinnecock Canal, seriously injuring his fiancée as a result.
A Match Made in Local Heaven: Suffolk County Signs Groundbreaking Contract with Airbnb
To streamline payment of the Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax, Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr. has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the popular vacation home rentals company.
Let’s Go Sharks: New Administrators Appointed in ESM Central School District
Effective July 9th, Rebecca Bellezza and Kari Von Voight were named principal of Tuttle Avenue Elementary School and Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School, respectively.
We’re Not Worthy! ’90s-Obsessed “Nostalgia Fest” Sweeps LI by Storm
The free festival ran from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 2 to 9 p.m. on Saturday at Wilson Park in Mineola.
Begin the Beguine! Nesconset Chamber Concert Series Commences at Gazebo Park
The first of several planned shows in this year’s summer concert series went off without a hitch on Wednesday, July 9th, courtesy of Legislator Leslie Kennedy and the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce.
Fresh Heir: Superman Franchise Revitalized
"Superman" by way of Marvel darling turned DC Studios CEO James Gunn and breakthrough performer David Corenswet already made back 90% of its whopping $225 million budget, as of Sunday, July 13th—the conclusion of its opening weekend.
Welcome to the Bulls: Smithtown High School West Names New Asst. Principal
“I feel as an AP I can still advocate for students and be their biggest cheerleader but in a more administrative capacity," said Kristen Schnall, new assistant principal at Smithtown West.
Long Island Tragedy: Moriches Teen Indicted for Drunken Vehicular Homicide of his Friend
Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo Fuertes, 18, was also charged with Manslaughter in the Second Degree—amongst several other charges—for his purported role in the death of his backseat passenger, Scarleth Samaniego-Urgiles, of East Hampton, last month.
It Shall be a Charlie Brown Christmas on the Patchogue Theatre Stage
Tickets for the Dec. 5th show go on sale this week for $50 to $80.
From The Land Down Under to Suffolk: Men at Work to Play Great South Bay
Men at Work will take the Shorefront Park stage from 8:50 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 27th.
Paving Projects Completed in Lake Ronkonkoma and Patchogue
Traffic flow is soon to be smooth-sailing in the mentioned areas, according to Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Losquadro and Councilman Foley.
Yaphank Lot of Thieves: Identity Bandits Charged in Luxury Vehicle Scam Bust
According to the DA's Office and the police, the trio of car thieves used a Zorn Avenue lot to store stolen vehicles, and raked in $500,000 in car notes off of their victims.
Deadly Driving: Brentwood Man Indicted for Vehicular Murder
Per reports, Alex Reyes then got behind the wheel of his 2021 white BMW and ran over Alexander Velazquez.
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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.