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Mar 25, 2025

The Decline of American Media: A Nation at Risk

There was a time when journalists in the United States prioritized their country over the temptation of chasing clicks or fueling rhetoric.

Mar 25, 2025

Two More Ducks Added to the 25th Anniversary Team

The Long Island Ducks have added two new names to their 25th Anniversary team. Former relief pitcher Michael Tonkin has been chosen as the 20th member and former infielder/outfielder/DH Ray Navarrete will be a part of the special team as well.

Mar 25, 2025

Nichols on Long Island Craft Fairs: 'It's stuff you don't usually see in stores'

Long Island residents can shop for unique handcrafted items while supporting local schools at three upcoming craft and gift fairs this spring.

Mar 25, 2025

Dragons Name Filardi as Their Head Coach

The New York Dragons are back, and they have selected their new head coach.

Mar 26, 2025

Amir Rahmati named senior member by National Academy of Inventors

Amir Rahmati, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, has been named a senior member by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

Mar 26, 2025

Brookhaven offers free rabies vaccine clinics for pets

The Town of Brookhaven, in collaboration with the Suffolk County Health Department, is organizing free rabies vaccine clinics for pets.

Mar 26, 2025

William Floyd school community hosts K-12 STEAM symposium

The William Floyd school community is invited to the K-12 STEAM Symposium on Thursday, April 10, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the William Floyd High School west gym.

Mar 26, 2025

Stony Brook medical students begin residencies nationwide following successful Match Day

130 students from the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University are preparing to start their residency training across New York State and the nation.

Mar 26, 2025

Former employee files pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against Bethpage Car Wash

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Nilkhant 2 Car Wash, LLC, also known as Bethpage Car Wash, along with Rakeshbhai Patel, Darpan Patel, and Ronak Patel, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination following her pregnancy.

Mar 26, 2025

Former employee files discrimination lawsuit against El Al Israel Airlines

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against El Al Israel Airlines Ltd., Kenny Rozenberg, Omry Cohen, and Mordechay Elmaliah, alleging extensive workplace discrimination and retaliation.

Mar 26, 2025

Suffolk Courts Celebrate 95-year-old Justice, the Hon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin

Judge Ellerin, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court's Appelate Division for the First Department in NYC, championed women's rights at each stopgap throughout a remarkable legal career.

Mar 26, 2025

Watery Grave for U.S. Flagship

It was the speed demon of the Atlantic, now it’s off to a watery grave.

Mar 26, 2025

Ban on Facemasks in Public May Be Coming to New York

Governor Kathy Hochul is renewing her push to ban facemasks in public.

Mar 26, 2025

William Paca Middle School Students Earn CPR Certification

Eighth-grade students from Ms. Brianna Rodda’s First Aid and Safety class at William Paca Middle School, in the William Floyd School District, joined forces with members of the Mastic Ambulance Company and Stony Brook Hospital to practice and earn their CPR certification.

Mar 26, 2025

East Patchogue Father of Human Trafficked Teen to Sue Suffolk County

Gervasi contends his kidnapped daughter had her constitutional rights violated when a Suffolk Family Court Judge remanded her to Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center, where her abused continued.

Mar 26, 2025

Two Parents and One William Floyd Girls’ Track Team Member: A Biological Boy is on the Girls’ Varsity Track Team

A concerned parent who contacted the South Shore Press who wishes to remain anonymous says that is the case, and expressed concern over student safety and future funding for the William Floyd School District.

Mar 26, 2025

William Floyd High School students provide salon services to local police officers

William Floyd High School's senior cosmetology students recently hosted officers from the Suffolk County Police Department's 7th Precinct.

Mar 26, 2025

Brookhaven honors local women with recognition awards

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and the Brookhaven Town Board recently honored the recipients of the 2025 Women's Recognition Awards during the 39th Annual Women's Recognition Night at Brookhaven Town Hall.

Mar 26, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: George Santos Slams Congresswoman Crockett for Attacking Greg Abbott

As he said himself in this video, if anyone knows the importance of admitting mistakes, coming clean, and apologizing, it's former Congressman George Santos.

Mar 26, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: Sports Director Tom Barton on the Giants, Sweet 16, and MLB Baseball

Hear Tom Barton's take on the New York Giants picking up Russel Wilson, what to expect in the NCAA Basketball's Sweet 16, and expectations for the New York Mets and New York Yankees.

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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.


Education

Welcome to the Bulls: Smithtown High School West Names New Asst. Principal

“I feel as an AP I can still advocate for students and be their biggest cheerleader but in a more administrative capacity," said Kristen Schnall, new assistant principal at Smithtown West.


Crime

Suffolk County Police Warn of Bad Batch of Drugs Killing Three in Coram

The Suffolk County Police Department is waning residents of a bad batch of narcotics that has led to the deaths of thee people and seriously injured one in Coram.