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Applause for a great cause at Amityville Music Hall
Flaunting a spirited “four bands, four styles, one goal” attitude, the "Band Together for Good" mini-music festival and fundraiser benefits Family & Children’s Association (FCA)—the Island’s oldest and largest human service organization.
Kennedy outlines spending plan for $188 million bond sale
Comptroller Kennedy goes deeper into Suffolk’s recent $188.7 million borrowing.
Zombie home battle continues across Brookhaven
Zombie homes come down across Brookhaven.
SNAP soda spending draws health and welfare backlash
SNAP and soda are the focus of this story by Reporter Robert Chartuk.
William Floyd High School's business education department wins seventh state honor
The William Floyd High School Business Education Department has been recognized as the Business Education & Marketing “Department of the Year” by the Business Teachers Association of New York State for the seventh time.
Suffolk County Community College announces James J.A. Mercer art exhibit in Brentwood
Suffolk County Community College will host an exhibition titled “James J. A. Mercer: Without Thinking” at its Sagtikos Art Gallery on the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood.
Long Island diver chronicles Turkish submarine wreck
Go with deep sea diver Ozzy Kurtoglu to the wreck of the Turkish submarine Dumlupinar.
Stony Brook University installs 10 faculty into endowed positions at annual ceremony
Stony Brook University recognized 10 faculty members at its annual investiture ceremony, which took place on October 24 at the Charles B. Wang Center Theater during Homecoming weekend.
Ward Melville gets a shutout in the season finale
The Ward Melville Patriots concluded their regular season in dominant fashion, finishing with an impressive 7-1 overall record.
Sachem North ends the season streaking
It was a cold and windy Halloween night at Fred Fusaro Alumni Stadium, but that didn’t stop Sachem North from extending their season-long winning streak.
SWR's offense explodes before the half
Shoreham-Wading River wasted no time getting on the scoreboard early and often this week in their dominant win over Port Jefferson.
New York State Education Department allows Regents exam exemptions for major life events
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has introduced a new policy allowing students affected by significant life events to be exempt from taking Regents examinations required for graduation.
Two freshmen win logo contest for William Floyd High School's 'Puffs' production
William Floyd High School freshmen Audriana Smith and Welman Gomez Zelaya have been named winners of a logo design contest for the school’s theater program.
Stony Brook professor Neelima Sehgal honored as 2025 American Physical Society Fellow
Stony Brook University Professor Neelima Sehgal has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS).
Filardi starts for the Orange
Syracuse football made a major change at quarterback for Friday’s game against North Carolina, handing the start to former Half Hollow Hills West standout Joseph Filardi. Filardi, who was recruited to Syracuse for his lacrosse talent, was suddenly thrust into action for a nationally televised matchup against a Bill Belichick-led defense.
Federal shutdown drowns out flood insurance
During the federal government shutdown, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) expired which means policies can’t be issued or renewed until Democrats end the shutdown.
Stony Brook highlights inclusive approach in MFA creative writing program
Stony Brook University’s MFA in Creative Writing and Literature program was the focus of a recent interview on WLIW-FM’s Heart of the East End.
FoodLab hosts nutrition-focused Tea Talk Tuesday event at Stony Brook Southampton
FoodLab at Stony Brook Southampton is organizing its next “Tea Talk Tuesday” event on November 4, featuring Paula Montagna, a registered dietitian from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.
Stony Brook researchers develop AI system for realistic 3D models of Mars
Researchers at Stony Brook University have developed an artificial intelligence system that creates realistic three-dimensional videos of the Martian surface.
Jazz Loft @ Southampton presents ‘The Art & Soul of Rhythm & Blues’ October 30
The Jazz Loft @ Southampton Concert Series will continue its fall season with a performance titled “The Art & Soul of Rhythm & Blues” on Thursday, October 30.
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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.