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Dec 6, 2024

Retiree alleges coin dealers orchestrated multi-million dollar fraud scheme

An 85-year-old retiree from Kentucky has filed a lawsuit accusing a group of coin dealers of orchestrating a multi-million dollar fraud scheme that targeted elderly investors.

Dec 5, 2024

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Nov. 30

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 3 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Nov. 30.

Dec 5, 2024

Stony Brook University introduces new rhetoric and writing bachelor’s degree

Stony Brook University has announced the approval of a new bachelor's degree program in rhetoric and writing.

Dec 5, 2024

Elementary school holds second 'Woodhullgiving' celebration

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School recently held its second annual "Woodhullgiving" celebration, aimed at fostering community spirit and providing meals for those in need before Thanksgiving.

Dec 5, 2024

Stony Brook professors advance robotics in civil engineering

Robotics is increasingly becoming a significant tool in civil engineering, with the potential to remove humans from hazardous work environments and reduce physically demanding labor.

Dec 5, 2024

Stony Brook celebrates faculty achievements in arts and sciences

The annual Artists, Authors, and Editors celebration by the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University honored faculty for their creative and scholarly achievements.

Dec 5, 2024

Footprints show extinct human ancestors shared landscapes

The Koobi Fora Research Project, led by Louise Leakey, has unveiled significant findings from Lake Turkana in Kenya.

Dec 5, 2024

Rocky Point resident wins compost tumbler in Brookhaven recycling contest

Linda Loftus, a resident of Rocky Point in Council District 2, recently visited Town Hall to collect her prize as one of the six winners of the Town of Brookhaven's "Brookhaven Recycles Day" Compost Tumbler Giveaway.

Dec 5, 2024

Interim President McCormick discusses vision with student leaders at Stony Brook

Stony Brook University Interim President Richard McCormick recently engaged in a "Fireside Chat" with Sarah Alberouti and Lamia Rothi, both vice presidents of the Undergraduate Student Government.

Dec 5, 2024

Thanksgiving feasts held at William Floyd Learning Center and Floyd Academy

The William Floyd Learning Center and the Floyd Academy organized Thanksgiving feasts to celebrate the season with their school communities.

Dec 5, 2024

Merrick Pet Care accused of false advertising in pet food labeling

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against pet food manufacturer Merrick Pet Care Inc., accusing the company of deceptive marketing practices.

Dec 5, 2024

eBay accused by former employee of failing to pay timely wages

A class and collective action lawsuit has been filed against online marketplace eBay Inc. for alleged violations of labor laws regarding timely wage payments.

Dec 5, 2024

Former employee alleges pregnancy discrimination against Taco Bell

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Taco Bell, alleging pregnancy discrimination and wrongful termination.

Dec 4, 2024

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest diesel during week ending Nov. 30

1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Dec 4, 2024

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Nov. 30

7 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Dec 4, 2024

Shop Local is the Community Mantra

Residents are enthused about shopping local and supporting community businesses this holiday season. Here’s what they told the South Shore Press Man on the Street.

Dec 4, 2024

Suffolk Residents Hail Red Light Camera Demise

The South Shore Press Man on the Street attended the victory party for Stephen Ruth, the Red Light Camera Robin Hood. Here’s what the attendees had to say about the program's demise.

Dec 4, 2024

Rave Reviews for New Library

The South Shore Press Man on the Street asked residents what they thought about the new Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library.

Dec 4, 2024

Neftali Collazo joins SUNY's 2025 Hispanic Leadership Institute

Suffolk County Community College has announced that Neftali Collazo, the College Associate Dean of Athletics and Special Events, has been chosen as a fellow for the SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) 2025 cohort.

Dec 4, 2024

William Floyd United Teachers hold annual coat giveaway benefiting local community

The William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) recently organized the second annual 1,000 coat giveaway.

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Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off

This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.


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Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling

The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.