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ESM VE Team Wins Silver for Booth Design
Eastport-South Manor Central School District’s Virtual Enterprise team, Duvaire de Parfum, earned Silver recognition for booth design at the Virtual Enterprise New York State and Northeast Business Plan Competition and Trade Show, held at Long Island University in Brookville.
Riverhead Man Charged in Mother’s Killing
Suffolk County Police have arrested a Riverhead man in connection with the death of his mother, whose body was discovered earlier this month in a wooded area in Manorville.
DOT Worker Seriously Injured in LIE Crash
A Department of Transportation employee was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on the Long Island Expressway in Holtsville, and the driver has been charged with driving while intoxicated, Suffolk County Police said.
Kassar Praises Trump’s State of the Union
President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address drew enthusiastic support from New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard “Gerry” Kassar, who said the speech offered a compelling choice for the nation’s future.
All Kids Fair Returns to Melville April 19
The popular All Kids Fair will return to Melville this spring, marking its 15th year of bringing fun and family-friendly resources together under one roof.
Lawmakers Sound Alarm On Soaring Energy Costs
Action at the State Capitol: Lawmakers sound the alarm on rising energy costs.
Holtsville Engineer Honored During Engineers Week
PSEG Long Island is celebrating National Engineers Week, February 22nd to February 28th, by recognizing the nearly 500 engineers in its workforce, including Stelios Yamalis of Holtsville, for their vital role in powering Long Island and the Rockaways.
LI Business Pros Sought for Charity Boxing Event
Long Island Fight for Charity (LIFFC), the nation’s only all-volunteer charity boxing fundraising event, is seeking business professionals to step into the ring for its 21st Annual Main Event this November.
NYS AG Issues Blizzard Consumer Protection Alerts
As record snowfall and blizzard-like conditions blanket much of New York and Suffolk County, New York State Attorney General Letitia James issued consumer alerts aimed at protecting homeowners and tenants navigating the aftermath of the storm.
Shirley Man Killed in Sunrise Highway Crash
Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred in Brookhaven.
Spring Egg Hunt, Makers Fest in Blue Point
Families across the South Shore will have a chance to welcome spring with a full day of festivities when St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church hosts its Springtime Egg Hunt & Makers Festival on Saturday, March 28
JVC FORCE’s AJ ROK to Speak at LIMEHOF Event
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will celebrate hip-hop history and hometown pride on February 28 with a special Black History Month program honoring one of the genre’s local pioneers.
Miller Avenue Students Embrace Olympic Spirit
As the curtain fell on the Winter Olympic Games, students at Miller Avenue School found their own way to carry the Olympic spirit forward, right in their physical education classes.
SCWA Preps for Major Suffolk Snowstorm
The Suffolk County Water Authority is preparing for a massive winter storm expected to blanket the region with several feet of snow.
ACLD Hosts 8th Annual Poker for a Purpose
The ACLD Foundation will host its 8th Annual Poker for a Purpose Poker and Casino Event on Thursday, February 26th, at The Fox Hollow in Woodbury, bringing together community leaders, supporters and friends for an evening of poker, casino-style gaming, a cigar and bourbon experience
FSL Makes Public Plea to Support LI Mental Health
As economic pressure, social division, and rising anxiety grip communities across Long Island, Family Service League (FSL) delivered a clear and urgent message across Long Island: no one has to face this moment alone.
Barton Talks Bets, Baseball and Wm. Floyd Football
South Shore Press Sports Director Tom Barton went “around the world” with Reporter Stefan Mychajliw this week, breaking down his red-hot Super Bowl betting streak, pointed comments from New York baseball stars, and a major coaching change at William Floyd High School.
Suffolk Fingerprint Lab Earns National Accreditation
The Suffolk County Police Department’s Identification Section Fingerprint Laboratory has earned accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board, a distinction that county officials say reflects the highest standards of forensic science and strengthens the integrity of evidence presented in court.
Missing Riverhead Woman Found Dead in Manorville
Kathleen Harrison Trent, 63, of 61 Forge Road in Riverhead, has been identified as the woman whose body was discovered in a wooded area in Manorville earlier this month, Suffolk County police said.
DeStefano Earns Nod for Fifth Assembly Term
Suffolk County Republicans have once again nominated State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano to run for reelection, backing the Medford Republican for a fifth term representing the 3rd Assembly District.
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ESM VE Team Wins Silver for Booth Design
Eastport-South Manor Central School District’s Virtual Enterprise team, Duvaire de Parfum, earned Silver recognition for booth design at the Virtual Enterprise New York State and Northeast Business Plan Competition and Trade Show, held at Long Island University in Brookville.