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May 29, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital earns top national ranking for environmental excellence

Stony Brook University Hospital has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Hospitals in the United States for its commitment to environmental excellence.

May 29, 2025

WFHS senior receives prestigious American Chemical Society award

William Floyd High School senior Alice Chen has been recognized by the American Chemical Society (ACS) for her academic achievements in high school chemistry.

May 29, 2025

Papaya Media claims unauthorized use of marketing system by Haven Health

Papaya Media Corp., a digital marketing company based in New York, has filed a lawsuit against Florida-based Haven Health Management LLC for allegedly misappropriating trade secrets related to their proprietary marketing methods.

May 29, 2025

Freeport accused of unlawful vehicle seizure and towing scheme

The Village of Freeport, New York, is facing allegations of operating a warrantless vehicle seizure and kickbacks scheme.

May 29, 2025

Tribal member sues U.S. over alleged breach of trust protections

A tribal member has filed a lawsuit against the United States government, alleging a failure to uphold fiduciary duties under the Federal Trust Doctrine.

May 29, 2025

Lawsuit accuses The Federal Savings Bank of misleading VA loan practices

A couple has filed a lawsuit against a mortgage lender, alleging fraudulent practices that led to financial harm.

May 29, 2025

Girl Scouts Step into Colonial History at the Manor of St. George

Girl Scouts step back in time to connect with Colonial history right in their backyard.

May 29, 2025

Vector Control to Conduct Aerial Mosquito Treatments Along South Shore

Suffolk’s plan to beat the buzzers.

May 29, 2025

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending May 24

2 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

May 29, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: VFW Post 6249 Rich Acritelli Promotes a 5K and D-Day Ceremony

Rich Acritelli from Post 6249 Rocky Point Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the World War II and Military History Museum, joined the South Shore Press to talk about both big events.

May 29, 2025

Bellport Seniors Earn ‘Building Bridges Award’

Bellport High School Multicultural Student Association President Alyssa Vargas and Secretary Rosemarie Okorafor were recently named recipients of the Building Bridges Award presented by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island.

May 29, 2025

Memorable MDW Car Service: 25-Plus Suffolk Veterans Transported to Jones Beach Air Show

For the third straight year, the Chair of the Suffolk County Veterans Committee coordinated a strong Veteran presence in the Four Leaf Federal Credit Union Air Show that took place at Jones Beach over Memorial Day Weekend.

May 29, 2025

A K9 Named Sato: Suffolk's Newest Best Friend Earns Sheriff Corrections' Badge

The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office held a special ceremony to introduce their newest corrections officer, K9 "Sato," at the Yaphank Correctional Facility on Wednesday, May 28th.

May 29, 2025

Smithtown Students Experience the Subway Series

The New York Yankees vs. New York Mets series are dubbed the 'Subway Series' because you can hop on the train and take it to the next stadium. That experience is unique to New York and the phrase began back when the Yankees would play the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants.

May 29, 2025

Connetquot Schools Recognize Exemplary, and Life-saving, Students and Faculty

The Connetquot Board of Education recognized exemplary students and faculty for leadership and academic honors at their May 27th meeting.

May 29, 2025

The Breeder's Cup Is Coming Back to Long Island

The Breeder's Cup World Championships are coming to Long Island. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Belmont Park has been selected to host the 2027 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.

May 29, 2025

Hochul Uses Taxpayer Dollars to Subsidize Building Vehicles New Yorkers Won’t be Able to Buy

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she directed the use of just under $17 million in taxpayer funds to subsidize V8 engines that New Yorkers soon won’t be allowed to buy themselves.

May 30, 2025

William Floyd High School celebrates Class of 2025 academic awards

William Floyd High School recently held its annual Academic Awards Night to honor the achievements of the Class of 2025.

May 30, 2025

Brookhaven Town hosts successful annual health fair with numerous vendors

Farmingville, NY - On Saturday, May 17, the Town of Brookhaven's Department of General Services hosted its Fifth Annual Health and Wellness Fair.

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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.


Queens man sues NYPD for alleged wrongful arrest and civil rights violations

A Queens man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and the New York City Police Department, alleging that he was arrested without probable cause.


Traveler sues U.S. government over electronic device seizure at JFK

A Texas resident is suing the United States government after ICE agents allegedly seized his cell phone and laptop at JFK Airport without due process or explanation last year.