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Library Offers After-Hours Live Homework Help
After hours, residents can take advantage of a special library service designed just for students: Brainfuse Help Now.
South Shore Press Obituary: Vincent J. Cavaleri
Vincent Joseph Cavaleri was born on March 9, 1938, in Maspeth, New York, to Vincent Cavaleri and Lillian Haverly. He passed away on September 25, 2025.
Together for the Community at Your Library
Costume Drive - Monday, September 15 to Friday, October 17 at all open Library Locations
Suffolk Cops Slap Cuffs on Father Who Left Two-Year-Old Son in Hot Car
Suffolk County Police announced the arrest of a Patchogue man after law enforcement said he left his two-year-old son in a parked vehicle during extremely hot temperatures.
William Floyd High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian & Salutatorian
The William Floyd School District is pleased to recognize the valedictorian and salutatorian for the William Floyd High School Class of 2025 – Alice Chen and Rachel Chen, respectively.
Supervisor Panico Announces Results of Brookhaven Town’s 2025 Prom Gown Program
Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has announced the results of the Town of Brookhaven’s 2025 INTERFACE Prom Gown Program, coordinated by the Department of General Services Youth Bureau.
Hundreds Turn Out for Councilwoman Bonner’s Largest-Ever Recycling Event
Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner hosted a Special Recycling Event at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai, drawing a record-breaking turnout of residents committed to environmentally responsible disposal practices.
Supervisor Panico and Councilmember Kornreich Join Ward Melville Students for “Sticker Shock”
Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich joined Ward Melville High School students at several locations across the community for the Town of Brookhaven’s annual “Sticker Shock” Campaign, an outreach effort organized by the Drug Prevention Coalition.
Brookhaven Residents Invited to Go Green at Free Recycling Event with Councilwoman Bonner
Councilwoman Jane Bonner invites Brookhaven residents to participate in an upcoming Community Recycling Event on Friday, May 31st, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center, located in Mount Sinai.
Supervisor Panico and Councilman Manzella Help Kick Off the 2025 Bald Hill Fair
The fair runs through May 18 and offers rides, games, shows, and activities for all ages.
South Shore Press Video Vault: George Santos on Taxpayers Paying Tish James' Potential Legal Bills
Here is Santos's take on whether or not James should personally pay her legal bills if she faces criminal charges from the Trump Administration.
Bellport Man Found Guilty of Murder
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Shati Smith, 31, of Bellport, was found guilty after a jury trial of Murder in the Second Degree, for fatally shooting 28-year-old Lee Houpe in June 2022.
Police Searching for Driver Who Killed E-Bicyclist and Took Off
Aryan Saini, 20, of Central Islip, has been identified as the e-bike rider who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Hauppauge Road in Commack
Community Library Budget Approved; Kimmerling and Maiorana Returned as Trustees
Voters in the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library District overwhelmingly approved the library’s 2025-2026 operating budget on Tuesday, April 22, by a vote of 400 to 249 — a decisive 62 percent margin of support.
Fatal Crash Kills Pedestrian in Easter Weekend Tragedy
Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a man walking in the street in Bluepoint Saturday night.
Brookhaven Clerk LaValle Attends the Centereach/ Selden Civic Association Monthly Meeting
Mr. Lavalle also spoke about service improvements made by the town clerk’s office and engaged with civic members.
Library Budget Vote, Trustee Election Set for April 22nd
The library system continues to be one of the most heavily used in Suffolk County and offers a range of services well beyond book lending.
Brewport Coffee House Joins MMSCL, Blending Books and Brews in Shirley
Brewport Coffee House marked the opening of its third location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 12, at the newly renovated Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library (MMSCL)
Spiritual Leader of Suffolk County Catholics Delivers Holy Week Homily
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Center Bishop, The Most Reverend John O. Barres, delivered a homily on Palm Center for the 1.2 million baptized Catholics in Suffolk and Nassau Counties.
Tangier Smith Elementary School Class Welcomes Student Pilot Via Zoom
Third-grade students in Mrs. Caitlin Contes and Ms. Michelle Montalbano’s class at Tangier Smith Elementary School recently welcomed – via Zoom – Luke Zadrazil, a college freshman currently attending Averett University in Danville, Virginia, to discuss his studies to become a certified flight instructor and eventually a commercial airline pilot.
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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.
The risks of the unknown Okamoto
In fantasy baseball, it’s not just the next great thing that excites fans, but also the newest diamond that always seems to shine the brightest—even if that diamond is a complete unknown.
Yaphank firefighter reaches 10-gallon blood milestone
80 donations add up to 10 gallons for blood donor Chad Trusnovec.