News by Michael P. Mezzacappa

News by Michael P. Mezzacappa on South Shore Press


Oct 2, 2025

Letter: Islip’s Moratorium Right, State BESS Rules Lacking

While widespread, this technology remains relatively unpredictable and unstable, as deadly, destructive fires sparked by the explosion of faulty e-bike batteries continue to garner headlines.

Daily Feed

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.


Sports

Smithtown is heading to the County Championship

Smithtown West football defeated West Islip 42-10 in Friday night’s Suffolk semifinal playoff game, securing a dominant victory and advancing to the first county championship game in program history. The Bulls will face Sayville next Thursday at 4 p.m. at Stony Brook University.


Crime

Man indicted for vicious sexual assault of an elderly woman

Justice is coming for and elderly woman who was viciously, sexually assaulted in her own home.