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ESM Literary Magazine Earns National Honor
Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School students are earning national recognition for their writing, and some may one day see their bylines in publications like the South Shore Press.
Moriches Teen Pleads Guilty in Fatal DWI Crash
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo Fuertes, 18, of Moriches, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and related charges for driving while intoxicated and causing a crash that killed a teenage passenger and seriously injured another.
Man Charged in Fatal Farmingville Stabbing
Suffolk County Police have arrested a man after authorities said he fatally stabbed his estranged wife and then stabbed himself during a domestic incident at a Farmingville home.
Bellport Man Charged in Fatal Sunrise Crash
A Bellport man has been arrested and charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs after police say he fatally struck a pedestrian on the eastbound Sunrise Highway Service Road in Bay Shore.
Blakeman Wins GOP Nod for Governor
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the New York State Republican Party’s nomination for governor Tuesday, pledging to unite Republicans across the state to defeat Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in November.
Komatireddy Vows Tough-on-Crime AG Campaign
Saritha Komatireddy, the Republican nominee for New York State Attorney General, pledged a return to tough-on-crime enforcement as she addressed delegates at the New York State Republican Party convention at the Garden City Hotel in Nassau County.
Hernandez Touts American Dream in Comptroller Bid
Joseph Hernandez, the Republican nominee for New York State Comptroller, told party delegates that his candidacy is rooted in the American dream that brought him to the United States as a child refugee.
Garcia: Future of Empire State “In Your Hands”
Suffolk County Republican Chairman Jesse Garcia delivered an energetic call to action at the New York State Republican Convention in Garden City, telling delegates that the future of New York rests squarely in their hands
Ortt: Suffolk Model Can Lift Blakeman Statewide
New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt opened his remarks at the New York State Republican Convention by pointing to Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine as proof that Republicans can win, and govern, in dark blue New York.
South Shore Press Video Vault: Sports Director Tom Barton Appears on News Radio 930 WBEN
Barton discussed everything from the Buffalo Bills’ heartbreaking playoff exit and controversial officiating to Super Bowl betting angles and the rarely heard reality of making a living as a professional sports gambler.
Suffolk Police Bust International Human Trafficking Ring
Suffolk County Police arrested a Bronx man for his alleged role in an international human trafficking ring that investigators say brought victims into Suffolk County over a three-year period.
Unrestrained Wheelchair Passenger Seriously Hurt in Crash
A woman was seriously injured in Hauppauge after being thrown forward inside a handicapped-accessible minivan where she was not restrained or buckled into her wheelchair, according to Suffolk County police.
Suffolk Sheriff Reports Major Crackdown on Ghost Plates
Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon Jr. announced the results of a six-month enforcement effort targeting illegal “ghost” license plates, reporting more than 1,000 summonses and nearly 60 arrests since the county joined a multi-agency task force last summer.
Giglio Presses Mental Health Reforms at Budget Hearing
Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio called for greater accountability and targeted workforce investments during a Mental Hygiene public budget hearing held in Albany, warning that increased spending has not yet translated into timely care for many New Yorkers.
DeStefano Urges Action on Veteran Suicide Prevention
New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano joined state and local officials and veteran advocates at the New York State Capitol for a bipartisan press conference highlighting veteran mental health and suicide prevention, an issue speakers described as an urgent and ongoing crisis across New York.
Giglio Urges Students to Apply for $20K Scholarships
Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio is urging students and families to take advantage of a new scholarship opportunity that could provide significant financial support for higher education and career training.
Center Moriches Honors Three Staff SCOPE Award Nominees
The annual awards recognize outstanding school district employees from across Long Island who exemplify leadership, commitment, and an unwavering devotion to students and staff.
Suffolk DA Seeks Help Identifying Jane Doe Victims
In recognition of National Missing Persons Day, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney is renewing a call for the public’s help in identifying multiple sets of unidentified human remains connected to long-unsolved homicide investigations.
Students Hear Holocaust Survival Story at ESM Assembly
The program focused on the extraordinary life of Moshe Furshpan, the only survivor in his family of eight who escaped Nazi persecution during World War II.
Suffolk Police Sergeant Seriously Hurt in Shirley Crash
The collision occurred at approximately 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3rd, at the intersection of William Floyd Parkway and Ridgewood Drive.
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A New Ice Rink Coming to Brookhaven
This week, Dan Panico announced that during the planning board portion of the Town Board meeting in March, there will be a site plan hearing for a proposed new hockey rink at the former Brookhaven campus of Dowling College.