News by The South Shore Press

News by The South Shore Press on South Shore Press


Nov 21, 2024

Michael E. White appointed interim director at Stony Brook University's WRMI

Stony Brook University has appointed Michael E. White as the interim director of The Waste Reduction and Management Institute (WRMI), part of the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS).

Nov 21, 2024

Carly Gomes named fellow at SUNY's Hispanic Leadership Institute

Carly Gomes, MD, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has been named a fellow in the State University of New York (SUNY) Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) class of 2025.

Nov 15, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department announces Christmas parade date and donation locations

The Smithtown Fire Department's Christmas parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 14th, 2019.

Nov 9, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department launches toy drive for local families

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced the commencement of its 2020 Toy Drive.

Nov 9, 2024

Christmas Parade set for December 18 with details forthcoming

The annual Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 18th this year, starting at 4 p.m. Details about the exact route will be shared on social media and other platforms once finalized.

Nov 8, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department hosts annual toy drive

The Smithtown Fire Department is currently hosting a toy drive.

Nov 7, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department sets date for annual Christmas parade

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced that its annual Christmas parade will take place on December 16, 2023.

Nov 4, 2024

Christmas parade proceeds with safety measures on December 12

The annual Christmas parade is set to proceed as planned on December 12, starting at 4 p.m. Organizers have announced that the parade route will be revealed in the coming weeks and will feature modifications from previous years.

Oct 26, 2024

Smithtown FD Explorers seek donations for Thanksgiving meal drive

The Smithtown FD Explorers, in collaboration with the Smithtown Food Pantry, are organizing a drive to prepare Thanksgiving dinner boxes for families in need.

Oct 22, 2024

New model helps predict catalytic behavior under varying conditions

Chemists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have introduced a new theoretical framework aimed at predicting catalyst behavior with greater accuracy.

Oct 19, 2024

Fire Prevention Day event set for October 24

Fire Prevention Day is scheduled for Sunday, October 24, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place at the headquarters located at 100 Elm Avenue.

Oct 15, 2024

DEA's national effort focuses on safe disposal of prescription drugs

The DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for October 24th.

Oct 7, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department announces Fire Prevention Day on October 23

Fire Prevention Day at the Smithtown Fire Department is scheduled for October 23 this year.

Sep 27, 2024

Firefighters respond to early morning blaze on Sandalwood Drive in Smithtown

Smithtown volunteer firefighters responded to a structure fire at 31 Sandalwood Drive early on September 27, 2024.

Aug 21, 2024

Smithtown honors firefighter James Shellock with procession

On August 19, a tribute was held for Firefighter and Paramedic James Shellock in Smithtown.

Aug 19, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department honors late firefighter with memorial video

On August 13, a young member of the Smithtown Fire Department passed away.

Aug 13, 2024

Firefighter James Shellock passes away in a motor vehicle accident

The Chief's Office has announced the tragic passing of Firefighter/Paramedic James Shellock from Engine Co. 4.

Jul 27, 2024

Willow Condo Complex fire under investigation after major response

Smithtown, NY – On July 26, 2023, a structure fire occurred at the Willow Condo Complex located at 12 Plantation Drive.

Jul 23, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department serves as color guard at Mets vs Blue Jays game

The Smithtown Fire Department had the opportunity to serve as the color guard during the national anthems at a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays.

Jul 14, 2024

Emergency response drill simulates train-vehicle collision with injuries

A drill simulating a collision between a train and a vehicle, involving injured patients, is scheduled to take place.

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.


Local

Brookhaven Leaders Visit Maryhaven’s Yaphank Business Center

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Deputy Supervisor Neil Foley visited the Maryhaven Integrated Business Center (IBC) in Yaphank for a tour of its packaging and assembly operations and to meet with the individuals whose work powers the facility’s success.


National

Media’s Tariff Tiff Brushed Back by Trump’s Trillions in U.S. Investments

Forget the negative tariff talk, here’s what Trump’s policies have achieved so far.