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Eastport Elementary Again Named a Top NY School
Eastport Elementary School has once again been recognized as one of New York State’s top elementary schools, earning a ranking from U.S. News & World Report for 2026.
World Champion Beatboxer Inspires Connetquot Singers
World champion beatboxer and Connetquot High School alumna Kaila Mullady returned to her hometown roots recently, leading a dynamic workshop with the Seventh Street Singers, the school’s auditioned modern a cappella group.
Report: New York Gets F for Tobacco Prevention Funding
New York received mixed marks in the American Lung Association’s 2026 “State of Tobacco Control” report, with the organization warning that the state is falling short in key areas of the fight against smoking.
Bellport High School Honors Alumna Sarah Veitch
Bellport High School has added Sarah Veitch to its Wall of Fame, recognizing the Class of 2002 graduate as the 2025 inductee.
William Floyd Students Donate to Child Life Program
The William Floyd High School Medical Club recently made its annual donation to the Child Life Program at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, continuing a long-running effort to support pediatric patients and their families.
House Boutique Opens New Main Street Location in Port Jefferson
Local leaders marked the opening of a new retail business in Port Jefferson as House Boutique celebrated its relocation to Main Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Blizzard Slams Brookhaven, Suffolk Under State of Emergency
The Town of Brookhaven declared a state of emergency as a major winter storm was forecast to bring heavy snow and blizzard conditions, prompting travel bans, service cancellations and widespread facility closures.
Dark Web Drug Dealer Gets 15 Years in Prison
A Centereach woman who operated a large-scale narcotics business on the dark web under the name “MamaKnowsBrown” has been sentenced to 15 years in prison
High School Art Show Highlights Student Talent
SCALA, the Suffolk County Art Leaders Association, will once again spotlight the work of some of the county’s most talented young artists when it hosts its annual High School All County and Scholarship Show next month in Babylon.
Suffolk DA: Five Indicted in Violent Motorcycle Gang Melee
Five men allegedly affiliated with rival motorcycle clubs have been indicted on gang assault and related charges stemming from a violent midday confrontation that erupted along Sunrise Highway in Lindenhurst in September 2025
Nine Alleged Lowndes Block Gang Members Indicted in Suffolk
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced a 53-count indictment charging nine alleged members and associates of the Lowndes Block Gang
Suffolk to Launch Modernized Park Reservation System
Suffolk County is preparing to roll out a modernized park reservation and point-of-sale system designed to make it easier for residents to access camping, recreation permits and other park services, County Executive Ed Romaine announced.
7.3M Project Begins to Upgrade Suffolk County Bridges
The NYS Department of Transportation has begun a $7.3 million project to restore and extend the life of five bridges in Suffolk County, replacing deteriorated joints and making repairs to improve safety and reliability for Long Island motorists.
DA: Three Home Health Aides Stole $173K From Elderly Woman
Three home health aides have been arrested and charged with stealing nearly $173,000 from an 84-year-old woman they were paid to care for, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced.
Suffolk Deputies Seize Two Ghost Guns
Suffolk County sheriff’s deputies recovered two illegal, non-serialized firearms during separate incidents, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
GOP Blasts Hochul’s $260B Budget as Bloated, Unaffordable
Republican and conservative leaders sharply criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed $260 billion state budget, calling it bloated, irresponsible and a major driver of New York’s affordability crisis.
Opinion: Hochul Goes for Gold in Gaslighting
The Worst Governor in America Kathy Hochul wins a gold medal in gaslighting for falsely claiming her proposed $260 billion budget “does not raise taxes.”
New York Seeks More Volunteer Firefighters Amid Decline
New York’s volunteer fire and emergency services are facing a gradual decline in personnel, prompting renewed efforts to recruit and retain volunteers across the state.
South Shore Press Video Vault: Blown Calls and Not Knowing Rules Leads to NFL Officiating Crisis
In this episode of the South Shore Press Video Vault, Sports Director Tom Barton joins host Stefan Mychajliw to tackle what many are calling an officiating crisis in the NFL.
Brookhaven Boaters Warned: Renew Slips Before February 1st
If you want to secure a boat slip in Brookhaven, you better move fast if you haven't already.
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Salvadoran Gets 25-to-Life for Basement Murder
Darwin Josue Maldonado Vanegas, 32, was convicted in March after a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder and weapons charges in the April 2025 killing of 24-year-old Daniel Nunez-Hernandez.