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Feb 21, 2025

Craig Lehmann remembered for contributions to health education

The Stony Brook Medicine community mourns the loss of Craig Lehmann, PhD, CC (NRCC), FACB, a notable clinical chemist and innovator who passed away on January 26.

Feb 21, 2025

Sweetbriar educator on Superheroes of the Sky: 'What I do is take people around to be up-close and personal with our raptors'

Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown will offer a rare opportunity to see birds of prey, including the Bald Eagle, up close during its Superheroes of the Sky event on Saturday, March 8.

Feb 21, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Feb. 15

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 Feb. 15.

Feb 21, 2025

Flag on the Screenplay: NY Moviegoers Misread Open Caption Theater Proposal Meant to Aid Hard-of-Hearing Community

Government officials are leaning toward mandating major movie theater chains not just in NYC—but eventually statewide–to offer open captioned screenings for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.

Feb 21, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: Second Amendment Attorney Amy L. Bellantoni on Big Case With SCPD

A recent court settlement impacts every firearm owner and pistol permit holder in Suffolk County

Feb 22, 2025

Track Star Macchia Is Banned From The States On a Technicality

The best Long Island track and field star in recent memory will not be competing for the rest of the season. The reason why Zariel Macchia isn't competing isn't because of an unfortunate injury, nor is it because of something of her choosing. Macchia has been banned from competing because of a technicality in the rule book.

Feb 22, 2025

Mindful Care accused by former patient over alleged privacy violations

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Mindful Care Inc., a mental health service provider accused of unlawfully sharing sensitive patient data through third-party tracking technologies like Meta Pixel and Google Analytics.

Feb 22, 2025

EMCORE Corporation accused of misleading shareholders regarding proposed merger

A shareholder has filed a lawsuit against EMCORE Corporation and its board members for allegedly providing misleading information about a proposed merger with Velocity One Holdings that undervalues their shares compared to another offer from Mobix...

Feb 22, 2025

Suffolk County Vets Reflect: 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima

Iwo Jima was a crucial battle in the victory over the Pacific during World War II securing an airbase for US bombers and providing key protection of the flank for the invasion of Okinawa.

Feb 22, 2025

Note to U. S. Navy: Clean Up Your Contamination Mess in Calverton

Officials tell the Navy: Clean up your mess.

Feb 22, 2025

The Dragons Are Back!

It was a back to the future theme for the new team donned with a DeLorean in the parking lot and an appearance by Doc Brown. The theme was apropo as the team chose the same name as the old arena league name. The Long Island Dragons are back.

Feb 22, 2025

Fantasy Baseball - Are There Any True Aces Left?

When asking the question about what is an 'ace' to baseball fans you'll get a slew of requirements to be an ace pitcher. The #1 on a team, old heads like winning pitchers, others like a workhorse starter, while others will take pure stuff. For now, the term 'ace' can be debated by baseball fans far and wide, but for fantasy fans it's important to realize the dwindling requirements for a fantasy ace.

Feb 23, 2025

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Feb. 15

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 15.

Feb 23, 2025

Guest Editorial: Wife of Corrections Officer Makes Passionate Plea to Governor Hochul

Governor, stop trying to control the narrative and tell the truth. The HALT Act failed. It may have looked great on paper, but it didn’t work.

Feb 23, 2025

Guest Editorial: Another Wife of a Corrections Officer Questions Governor Hochul

The facts are: inmate-to-inmate assaults have increased, assaults on staff have increased, drug use, weapons possession and gang activity has increased. Correction Officers are resigning and retiring en masse because they can no longer work in this volatile environment.

Feb 23, 2025

Elon Musk’s DOGE Has Been Busy “Fighting the Matrix”

President Trump’s DOGE had another busy week exposing waste, fraud, and abuse. DOGE is not slowing down, and if anything, is speeding up uncovering how tax dollars of the American people have been misused at home and abroad.

Feb 23, 2025

Guiding Lights at Fire Place

In Colonial Times, a breach through Fire Island allowed ships to enter Bellport Bay from the Atlantic. Residents lit fires to guide them, a practice that lent itself to the name “Fire Place” for the Historic District in the Hamlet of Brookhaven.

Feb 23, 2025

Trump’s Maine Throw Down Over Men in Women’s Sports

No federal money for you: Trump throws down with Maine government over men in women’s sports.

Feb 24, 2025

Black Conservatives Speak Out During Black History Month

Many now former Democrats say that they did not leave the party, the party left them.

Feb 24, 2025

What Is It To Look Like A Yankee?

The New York Yankees have changed their stance in regard to their long-standing facial hair policy and this became huge news this week because of the differing opinions.

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

Violent Felon Sentenced for Shooting into Occupied House in Mastic Beach

A shooter fired a semi-automatic handgun into the “wrong” house in Mastic Beach after a dispute


Sports

Breece Hall Visits Bellport

This past week some youngsters dreams came true when they got to meet a pro player and take advice from him.