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Apr 25, 2025

Community Library Budget Approved; Kimmerling and Maiorana Returned as Trustees

Voters in the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library District overwhelmingly approved the library’s 2025-2026 operating budget on Tuesday, April 22, by a vote of 400 to 249 — a decisive 62 percent margin of support.

Apr 25, 2025

Stony Brook University honors exemplary students and supervisors in 2025 awards ceremony

The Stony Brook University Career Center recently held its annual awards ceremony to honor students and supervisors for their dedication and outstanding work.

Apr 25, 2025

Graduate appreciation week highlights achievements and community spirit at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University celebrated Graduate Student Appreciation Week from April 7 to April 11, recognizing the achievements and community of its graduate students.

Apr 25, 2025

Sachem High students gain hands-on experience at FoodLab on Earth Day

This Earth Day, 55 students from Sachem High School East participated in an educational visit to the FoodLab at Stony Brook Southampton.

Apr 25, 2025

Battery innovation event to focus on sustainable urban energy solutions

As global cities push for cleaner energy systems, New York City emerges as a leader in battery innovation.

Apr 25, 2025

Students make a difference during National Volunteer Month at Stony Brook University

April is National Volunteer Month, and students at Stony Brook University are actively involved in supporting their communities.

Apr 25, 2025

Tomczak speaks at Lexington and Concord's 250th anniversary event in Massachusetts

Richard Tomczak, involved in history and education at a university level, took part in a significant event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord.

Apr 25, 2025

Carnegie names Stony Brook University an opportunity college in new classification

Stony Brook University has been named an Opportunity College and University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Apr 25, 2025

Emanuelly Ferreira joins U.S. Futsal team for 2025 championship

Stony Brook University sophomore, Emanuelly Ferreira, has been named to the U.S. Women's Futsal National Team for the upcoming 2025 Concacaf Women's Futsal Championship.

Apr 27, 2025

Stony Brook University beautifies campus for Earthstock celebration

Stony Brook University’s Advancement team observed Earthstock on April 25 with a beautification effort on campus.

Apr 27, 2025

LoRe Adds to His Career Numbers

This week Miller Place senior goalie Christopher LoRe hit a milestone when he recorded 500th career save.

Apr 27, 2025

Sachem's Winter Athletes Honored

The Sachem Central School District was honored at the most recent Board of Education meeting recognizing the student-athletes, coaches and teams from both Sachem East and Sachem North for their outstanding achievements during the winter sports season.

Apr 28, 2025

South Shore Press Reporter Makes a Stop at the Grand Canyon

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk makes a stop at the Grand Canyon.

Apr 28, 2025

State Mandated Safe Boating Courses Coming Up

Long Islanders out on the water are looking to stay safe this summer.

Apr 28, 2025

Zero Emission Trucks to be Mandated in New York, but There’s No Way to Charge Them

Governor Kathy Hochul in 2021, in a rush to emulate the Green New Deal policies of California, enacted the Advanced Clean Truck Act (ACT) requiring the transition statewide to zero emission trucks that mirrored California’s legislation of the same name.

Apr 28, 2025

Letters to the Editor: Library Trustees Thank Taxpayers for Victories

I’m deeply grateful to the residents of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library District for approving the library budget, as well as for re-electing me.

Apr 28, 2025

Repavement Project Underway at Blydenburgh County Park 

“This project has really been 30 years overdue,” said Legislator Leslie Kennedy.

Apr 28, 2025

Panico attends "Take Back 25" Clean Up event with volunteers

On April 27, 2025, Supervisor Dan Panico and numerous volunteers commenced the fourth annual "Take Back 25" Clean Up in Coram, an initiative aimed at beautifying New York State Route 25 through several communities, including Coram, Middle Island,...

Apr 28, 2025

Scouts Restore Historic Tallmadge Trail at St. George Manor

Scouts walk in the footsteps of American heroes in Tallmadge Trail cleanup.

Apr 28, 2025

AI Data Center Urged for Brookhaven Lab

Suffolk Comptroller Kennedy thinks this site would be the perfect location for a major AI data center.

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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.


Sports

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Who Are The New Closers?

It's the All Star break for major league baseball, which also means for most fantasy owners out there it's time to take a few days and take a serious look at their fantasy teams. This is the time of year where you should know if you are a contender or a pretender, and in keeper or dynasty leagues, act accordingly.


Local

Sussman on Crossroads of Verse in Huntington Station: 'We try to keep it interesting'

The Walt Whitman Birthplace is hosting Crossroads of Verse, a combination of poetry and music, on Friday, July 18, followed by an open mic event for the audience.