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Feb 26, 2026

Albany Bill Bans ICE Contracts

State bill would ban local governments from entering into contracts with ICE.

Feb 20, 2026

AI & Robotics Summer Program At Stony Brook

Exciting opportunity for students to learn about the latest in robotics and Artificial Intelligence.

Feb 16, 2026

Trade Unions Push Job Protections

Unions turn up heat on job protection.

Feb 14, 2026

Chamber Coalition Offers Small Business Grants

The chamber coalition knows how hard it is to run a small business, so it’s offering improvement grants.

Feb 9, 2026

Mastic Beach Open Space Preservation Targets Flood Protection

Suffolk County has expanded protected open space in Mastic Beach, adding to a growing natural buffer designed to reduce flooding, restore wetlands, and shield nearby neighborhoods from future coastal storms.

Dec 4, 2025

SCWA Pipeline Project Moves Into Environmental Review

Massive North Fork water main project advances.

Oct 3, 2025

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.

Oct 2, 2025

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.

Sep 29, 2025

Together for the Community at Your Library

Costume Drive - Monday, September 15 to Friday, October 17 at all open Library Locations

Jun 25, 2025

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.

Jun 23, 2025

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.

Jun 23, 2025

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.

Jun 11, 2025

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.

Jun 11, 2025

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.

May 23, 2025

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.

May 13, 2025

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.

May 8, 2025

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.

May 5, 2025

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.

May 4, 2025

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

Apr 25, 2025

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.

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WFHS Showcases Programs at CTE Expo

William Floyd High School recently opened its doors to future career-minded students during its annual Career and Technical Education Expo, showcasing the breadth of opportunities available through its growing CTE program.