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Apr 21, 2025

Calming Voices Commemorated: Suffolk 911 Dispatchers Recognized for their Heroism

Amidst National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, local leaders honored Suffolk dispatchers for their efforts through perilous times and in tragedy prevention.

Apr 21, 2025

Rockville Centre Diocese Bishop Releases Statement on Death of Pope Francis

The Most Reverend John O. Barres, fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, released the following statement after the death of Pope Francis on Easter Sunday.

Apr 20, 2025

Fatal Crash Kills Pedestrian in Easter Weekend Tragedy

Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a man walking in the street in Bluepoint Saturday night.

Apr 20, 2025

MarineMax in Huntington Hosts New York State Boating Safety Class Ahead of 2025 Brianna’s Law Deadline

MarineMax in Huntington is inviting local boaters to participate in an in-person New York State Boating Safety Course on Saturday, April 26, 202

Apr 18, 2025

Brookhaven Clerk LaValle Attends the Centereach/ Selden Civic Association Monthly Meeting

Mr. Lavalle also spoke about service improvements made by the town clerk’s office and engaged with civic members.

Apr 18, 2025

Pickles & Paws 2025: New York’s Largest Animal Adoption Festival Launches This Spring in Yaphank

Connect with s furry friend at New York’s largest adoption event.

Apr 18, 2025

Stay Melo: HOF Knicks Star Plugs Cannabis Brand in Farmingdale

Strain Stars will welcome the perennial All-Star on Saturday, April 19th for 1-3 p.m. meet and greets.

Apr 18, 2025

Greenport brewery founder on Reggae Fest: 'A kickoff of summer'

Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. in Peconic is expanding its annual Reggae Fest, set for Saturday, May 3, with a larger lineup, a new music venue and craft brews on tap.

Apr 16, 2025

Safe Boating Certificate Required For All Beginning This Summer

Summer boating season is upon us and new regulations go with it. Starting January 1, 2025, a safety certificate became required of all boat operators, regardless of age, so this is the first boating season under the new rules.

Apr 16, 2025

Suffolk County Extends Street Takeover Task Force, Add 9 Highway Patrol Officers

The Fall 2024-implemented task force designed to combat drag racing and vehicular recklessness issued more than 3,300 summons and made 21 arrests.

Apr 16, 2025

Getting Fired: An East Coaster’s Reaction to Mulaney’s Best West Coast Talk Show Ep Yet

The comedian's off-the-wall anecdote about NFL linebacker Ray Lewis giving him wild life advice back in 2012 perfectly encapsulates how a job search can transform into mad libs real quick.

Apr 16, 2025

Sheriff Toulon, Fellow Elected Reps Break Bread with 'Fox & Friends' at Bethpage Diner

Lawrence Jones reported live on the scene from the beloved Embassy Diner as part of a regular remote series on the national morning program.

Apr 15, 2025

Library Budget Vote, Trustee Election Set for April 22nd

The library system continues to be one of the most heavily used in Suffolk County and offers a range of services well beyond book lending.

Apr 15, 2025

Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Dispatchers Serve 24/7/365

Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services (FRES) had a remarkable year fielding emergency service calls to help someone in need in Suffolk County.

Apr 15, 2025

DMVs are Overwhelmed with Last Minute Efforts to get REAL ID Drivers Licenses

Be prepared to wait for, and likely not even get, an appointment to get your REAL ID before the May 7 deadline gets here.

Apr 15, 2025

Lenny Bruno Farms Kicks Off 2025 Season with Annual Family Festival

Lenny Bruno Farms still going strong after 90 years.

Apr 15, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner attends Studio 45 grand opening in Rocky Point

On Sunday, April 13, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was present at the grand opening of Studio 45 located at 53D Broadway in Rocky Point.

Apr 15, 2025

Brookhaven Town Clerk LaValle speaks at Centereach/Selden Civic Association meeting

Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle attended the Centereach/Selden Civic Association's monthly meeting on April 3, held at the Centereach Fire Department.

Apr 14, 2025

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk Wins Two Prestigious Awards

Here at the South Shore Press, we know Robert Chartuk is a seasoned professional with decades of journalistic experience in our neck of the woods. He’s earned the title of “Dean of South Shore Reporters.”

Apr 14, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner marks Little League season start in Farmingville

Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the North Shore Little League's Opening Day ceremonies on April 5 in Farmingville, New York.

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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

2025 New York Jets Preview

Out with the old and in with the new is the theme of this 2025 version of the New York Jets. Gang Green parted ways with their old QB Aaron Rodgers, who they pushed all their chips in on, and they will have a new head coach on the sidelines as well.


Sports

2025 New York Giants Preview

The New York Giants have made wholesale changes and when we look at the 2025 installation of this Giants team it should look vastly different than we have watched.