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Mastic Beach Redevelopment Draws Praise, Concerns Over Traffic and Crime
Town hears resident concerns over the Beechwood Project: here’s what they had to say:
Brookhaven completes $830K paving project covering 33 Sound Beach roads
The Town of Brookhaven has completed a major paving project in Sound Beach, resurfacing 33 roads at a total cost of $830,524.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Aug. 23
1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Stony Brook University appoints Jane Savage as vice president for human resources
Stony Brook University has named Jane Savage as its next vice president for Human Resources, with her term set to begin in September 2025.
Tex Runs for Congress
Former New York Yankee Mark Teixeira has launched his campaign for Texas’ 21st Congressional District this week. Tex became one of the first Republicans to declare for the Central Texas district since the incumbent, Rep. Chip Roy, announced he would give up the seat to run for attorney general.
Johnny Mac Pro-Am Brings in Big Money
This past week the Johnny Mac Tennis Project Annual Pro-Am was held at Sportime in Amagansett. The event raised more than a half a million dollars, which will go toward the organization's mission to remove economic, racial, and social barriers to success through tennis by providing access to the sport.
Week 1 By the Numbers
Week one in the NFL is here and for sports bettors it's like Christmas in September. It's a new year and a new chance to make some money, but early season pitfalls often doom bettors. On the flip side getting off to a hot start in week one can set the tone for a very profitable season ahead.
2025 New York Giants Preview
The New York Giants have made wholesale changes and when we look at the 2025 installation of this Giants team it should look vastly different than we have watched.
2025 New York Jets Preview
Out with the old and in with the new is the theme of this 2025 version of the New York Jets. Gang Green parted ways with their old QB Aaron Rodgers, who they pushed all their chips in on, and they will have a new head coach on the sidelines as well.
Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 23
1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Coco the Cat was Shot – Twice!
Coco the Cat was minding his own business walking around in his Mastic Beach yard when a cowardly man shot him, and then, shot him again.
The Smith Point Tunnel Mural Project is officially underway!
Legislator James F. Mazzarella (R-3rd District) highlighted the Smith Point Park Tunnel mural project.
Santos Behind Bars: Week Five
Dignity is the bedrock of justice. It’s what separates a civilized society from a punitive circus. Yet at Fairton, dignity seems to be the first casualty of mismanagement.
DOGE Report: Historic Pocket Rescission Package Eliminates Woke, Weaponized, and Wasteful Spending
The mission and mindset of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) marches forward with President Trump implementing a massive spending rescission package called a ‘pocket rescission’.
Despite Public Perception, Weather Forecasts Are Highly Accurate, Experts Say
Everyone thinks they’re usually wrong, but the Weather Service mostly gets it right.
U.S. Coast Guard shows off record drug seizures under Operation Pacific Viper.
Read how Operation Pacific Viper seized enough drugs to kill 23 million people.
Sobriety Checkpoint Never Fails: Six People Arrested in Patchogue
Police officers from Suffolk’s Highway Patrol Bureau Selective Alcohol Fatality Enforcement Team conducted a joint sobriety checkpoint operation from 11 p.m. on Friday, August 29th to 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 30th.
They’ll Be Working on the Roads
Sure, it’s a pain in the neck now, but the Sunrise Highest repair work will be worth it.
Lennon Leads Long Island Sound Kayak Challenge to Confront Veteran Suicide Crisis
They hit a storm but kayakers push on in 22-mile sound crossing for veterans.
Altice Backtracks on Channel Move After Brookhaven Pushback
Cable giant Altice USA knuckles under, agrees to keep Brookhaven’s local access channel at 18.
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Barton, Mychajliw Talk NCAA, Yankees Streaming Debate
South Shore Press Sports Director Tom Barton and SSP contributor Stefan Mychajliw sat down to discuss the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament before turning to growing frustration among fans over Major League Baseball placing New York Yankees games on multiple streaming platforms instead of traditional broadcasts, sparking debate about access, cost, and the future of sports viewing.