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Mar 21, 2025

Councilman Loguercio celebrates opening of "The Backyard" in Middle Island

On March 14, Councilman Michael Loguercio celebrated the grand opening of "The Backyard" in Middle Island.

Mar 21, 2025

William Floyd community supports childhood cancer research with "Brave the Shave" event

Members of the William Floyd community gathered recently to support childhood cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Mar 21, 2025

Kim Swicicki, Chamber Member of the Year

Chamber names Member of the Year.

Mar 21, 2025

Eastport-South Manor Students Exemplify Scientific Excellence

Three ESM students placed 4th at LISEF this month, while several more collected data from proteins at Brookhaven National laboratory.

Mar 21, 2025

Jimmie Vaughan Blues to Cruise into Patchogue Theatre

Tickets are $46-$86 and can be purchased in person at the theatre or on their website.

Mar 21, 2025

Bonny Belle in Green: Young Girl Shines for St. Patrick’s Day

Look who got all decked out for St. Patrick’s Day.

Mar 21, 2025

Reconstruction of Historic Landmark Begins

Check out the historic landmark going up on the Great Lawn in Westhampton Beach.

Mar 21, 2025

Suffolk County Tops Rise in Home Price List

Suffolk County home prices are on the rise according to a study by real estate firm OneKey MLS based in Farmingdale, NY.

Mar 20, 2025

Introducing: The Long Island Seafood Cuisine Trail

Seafood establishments along the South Shore from Western Suffolk to the East End have been tabbed for the trail, which will feature a digital map component via a mobile app.

Mar 20, 2025

ICE Deports Convicted Suffolk County Child Rapist and Illegal Alien back to Honduras

Brentwood, Islip was the scene of a brutal 2019 rape of a 14-year old girl committed by an illegal alien from Honduras.

Mar 20, 2025

Holbrook Father Convicted of Manslaughter of Toddler

According to court documents and the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office, Joseph Adonis suffered a fatal overdose—the result of unintended exposure to a deadly cocktail of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine.

Mar 20, 2025

Man Killed in Early Morning House Fire in Manorville

Tragic fire claims the life of Manorville man.

Mar 20, 2025

Finding Qi: New Exhibit Features the Creative Vision of Robert Oxnam

A rare disorder spurs scholar to artistic heights.

Mar 19, 2025

New York’s Local Wine and Spirits Stores Threatened by Proposed Bill in Albany

Local wine and liquor storeowners fear a bill in the New York State legislature that would allow wine sales in grocery stores will put them out of business.

Mar 19, 2025

Bridge Trouble for Suffolk

Troubled waters for Suffolk bridges.

Mar 19, 2025

New Beaches Created Thanks to FIMP

FIMP has brought some new beaches along Fire Island.

Mar 19, 2025

It’s Giving Groundhog Day: Hauppauge Car Meet Leads to Shirley Vehicle Impounding

Clyde Jean Baptiste's BMW was impounded in Shirley as evidence of unlawful fleeing, according to authorities.

Mar 19, 2025

Patti Seal—Former Patchogue Village Clerk—Passes at 68

First elected as a Patchogue Village trustee in 2004, Seal became clerk the following year.

Mar 18, 2025

Wertheim Project Earns Eagle Award for Local Scout

Bee hotel leads to an award for this local scout

Mar 18, 2025

Mastic Beach Matriarch Catherine Elizabeth “Kitty” Hennessey, 89

She was a beloved matriarch whose warmth, generosity, and devotion to faith and family left a lasting imprint on all who knew her.

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The South Shore Press Awaits a Response From the William Floyd School District

The South Shore Press contacted officials at the William Floyd School District to comment on our report, but as of this posting they have not responded and are refusing to comment.


Local

Simulcik on North Babylon kite festival: 'You can't take that smile off your face'

The North Babylon Chamber of Commerce will host its fifth annual “Go Fly a Kite” event on Saturday, April 26, at Overlook Beach in Babylon.


Education

Four William Floyd Student-Musicians Selected for SCMEA Private Study Scholarship

Each student will receive a $500 award for private lesson study this summer and were recognized at the SCMEA concerts held earlier this month.