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Sep 22, 2025

Smithtown West Bulls shine in homecoming win and celebration

Smithtown High School West celebrated a spirited homecoming weekend that brought the entire community together and capped off with a victory on the football field.

Sep 22, 2025

William Floyd alumni authors return for library event

Some of William Floyd High School’s most accomplished alumni will return to their roots later this month to share their journeys as published authors in an event designed to inspire the next generation of storytellers.

Sep 22, 2025

Community pride at William Floyd homecoming parade

See who marched in the William Floyd Homecoming parade.

Sep 22, 2025

Veterans Resource Fair at Brookhaven Town Hall

The annual Veterans Resource Fair will be held on Monday, October 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sep 22, 2025

Farmingville teen indicted for weapons possession, assault

Kyri Law, 18, of Farmingville, was indicted for Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Assault after he rammed into a police vehicle while trying to flee, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced.

Sep 22, 2025

Santos From Behind Bars: Solitary Confinement

I renew my plea to President Trump: intervene. Help me escape this daily torment and let me return to my family.

Sep 21, 2025

Ask Nancy: Medical Directives MOLST & DNR

A living will is another health-related estate planning document you can execute at any time. Living wills provide authorization for your health care proxy agent to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment.

Sep 21, 2025

Honoring Suffolk County’s forgotten souls

Suffolk County organizations came together to ensure that those at rest in Potter’s Field are not forgotten but remembered as part of Suffolk County’s story.

Sep 21, 2025

Mastic Fire Department marks 100 years with Centennial Parade

The South Shore Press was there for the Mastic Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary celebration.

Sep 21, 2025

Romaine Unveils $4.3 Billion Budget to Boost Safety

“This budget is about responsible government that delivers results,” Romaine said.

Sep 21, 2025

If you’re going to have a fire…

If you’re going to have a fire, it helps to have 27 fire departments and ambulance companies nearby.

Sep 21, 2025

William Floyd Excels at 24th Smith Point Bridge 5K

The event showcased William Floyd’s dedication to education, community involvement, and athletic excellence, celebrating both student and teacher achievements in support of literacy programs.

Sep 21, 2025

Brookhaven passes fiscal stress test with flying colors

The Town of Brookhaven has, for the third year in a row, received a perfect Fiscal Stress Score of 0.0 from the New York State Comptroller’s Office

Sep 21, 2025

Giunta’s Meat Farms offers hope in Middle Island’s food desert

Relief on the way for the Coram-Middle Island food desert

Sep 21, 2025

Miller & Caggiano take to the ice for first responders

Hockey players take to the ice to support a good cause.

Sep 20, 2025

SCWA seeks millions in water quality grants

$44 million from the state would go a long way for water quality in Suffolk.

Sep 20, 2025

Hon. Jerry Garguilo, esteemed Suffolk justice, dies at 74

Community shocked by sudden death of Supreme Court Justice Jerry Garguilo.

Sep 20, 2025

Man on the Street: Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension

Kimmel temporarily booted from ABC. Here’s what people said.

Sep 20, 2025

Brookhaven hosts expo showcasing technology and learning at public libraries

The Brookhaven Town Public Libraries Expo, held on September 13 at Town Hall in Farmingville, attracted approximately 1,200 visitors.

Sep 20, 2025

Veterans Day parade to honor Grand Marshal Ina Casali

A Navy veteran has been named as the grand marshal of the East Moriches veterans parade.

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Sports

Sachem North Wresting Sets New Records

This past weekend marked a pair of historic firsts for Sachem North High School in the wrestling program, highlighted by milestone performances on both the boys’ and girls’ sides at the New York State Championships.