News by The South Shore Press

News by The South Shore Press on South Shore Press


Dec 13, 2025

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.

Aug 10, 2025

Brookhaven officials announce completion of $400K Shirley paving project

The work focused on resurfacing Precision Drive and Ramsey Road, which are located just south of the Long Island Expressway and east of William Floyd Parkway.

Aug 10, 2025

William Floyd girls’ basketball wins summer league title; JV finishes as runner-up

The William Floyd High School girls’ varsity basketball team has claimed the Town of Brookhaven Summer League Championship, following a strong playoff performance.

Aug 10, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner joins Sound Beach community for lifesaving blood drive

Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined families, local officials, and volunteers at a community blood drive held at the Sound Beach Fire Department

Aug 10, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 2

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 2.

Aug 10, 2025

Lawsuit claims Town of Islip excluded child with diabetes from summer camp

A woman is taking legal action against the Town of Islip for allegedly discriminating against her diabetic son by denying him necessary accommodations at a summer camp.

Aug 8, 2025

Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 2

2 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Aug 7, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 2

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 2.

Aug 6, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest midgrade gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 2

1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Aug 6, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Aug. 2

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 2.

Aug 6, 2025

Andrea Goldsmith begins term as seventh president at Stony Brook University

Andrea Goldsmith began her tenure as the seventh president of Stony Brook University on August 4, 2025.

Aug 6, 2025

Simons STEM Scholars participate in summer bridge program at Stony Brook University

The third group of Simons STEM Scholars at Stony Brook University participated in a day of hands-on learning on July 24, focusing on research and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and medicine.

Aug 6, 2025

Laiba Bilal completes PhD at Stony Brook after two-decade academic journey

Laiba Bilal, who also goes by Zenvee Pillay, completed her PhD in electrical engineering at Stony Brook University in May after a journey that spanned two decades and multiple continents.

Aug 6, 2025

Alda Center leads workshop for New York Climate Exchange's new storytelling initiative

The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University hosted a communication workshop on July 29, bringing together more than 20 partners from The New York Climate Exchange.

Aug 6, 2025

Brookhaven announces adolescent grief workshop for mental health professionals

The Brookhaven Town Department of General Services Youth Bureau Division, in collaboration with the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (LICADD), will host a professional development workshop focused on grief and loss among...

Aug 6, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital rises into New York's top ten according to U.S. News

Stony Brook University Hospital has been named one of the top 10 hospitals in New York State for 2025-26 by U.S. News & World Report.

Aug 5, 2025

William Floyd boys’ soccer competes in Brookhaven league and runs youth camp

The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity soccer team spent part of their summer break participating in the 2025 Town of Brookhaven summer soccer league.

Aug 5, 2025

William Floyd School District releases 2025-26 academic calendar in digital format

The William Floyd School District has released its calendar for the 2025-26 school year in digital format.

Aug 4, 2025

Andrea Goldsmith begins tenure as seventh president at Stony Brook University

Andrea Goldsmith, PhD, began her role as the seventh president of Stony Brook University on August 4, 2025.

Aug 4, 2025

William Floyd School District updates kindergarten screening process for 2025-26

Most incoming kindergarten students for the 2025-26 school year at William Floyd School District have already completed their required screenings, either during Pre-K or in June.

Daily Feed

Education

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.


Sports

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Impact Jays Are Returning

As the fantasy season starts to dwindle down it gets harder and harder to find gems off of the waiver wire. Sure, you will be able to grab the next hot thing from AAA when the rosters expand in a few weeks, but they are unproven talent. In order to get proven MLB talent off of waivers, or in a trade that doesn't give them their value back, you have to be very shrewd.


Sports

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Who's Losing Playing Time?

Hi, I'm Jack Thaler and I hoped you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be talking about playing time.Believe it or not, playing time affects fantasy baseball more than you probably think so today I will be talking about two emerging conflicts that involve playing time as the MLB season gets closer to the final stretch.