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Jun 9, 2025

Brookhaven Continues Long-Range Effort to Restore South Shore Wetlands

“Monument of Blight” comes down in Mastic Beach.

Jun 9, 2025

Chief Miglino Named 3rd District Healthcare Hero by Suffolk Legislature

Suffolk’s Healthcare Hero has responded to over 80,000 emergency calls.

Jun 9, 2025

Child Support Specialist Caitlin Del Vento Named Suffolk Employee of the Month

From a critical county department comes the Suffolk Employee of the Month.

Jun 9, 2025

Patchogue Community Garden Awarded Grant to Support Local Food Access

County green to help the community garden grow.

Jun 9, 2025

Sayville Schools Appoints Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business and Personnel

Sayville Schools Appoints Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business and Personnel

Jun 7, 2025

Zuckerman on Long Island's Comedy for a Cause: 'It'll be fun"'

A Bridgehampton nonprofit is aiming to raise funds for college and trade school scholarships with its “Comedy for a Cause” fundraiser on Saturday, June 21.

Jun 6, 2025

Massive Fire at Calverton Recycling Facility Raises Health Concerns; Officials Call for Federal, State Monitoring

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk covers the Calverton blaze that took 250 firefighters to extinguish.

Jun 6, 2025

Olive Oil! Farmers Market Frenzy Opens Outside Dennison Building in Hauppauge

“I’ve been to a lot of local farmers' markets within the district and without, and I think it’s a great way to invest in local businesses,” Legislator Jason Richberg told the South Shore Press.

Jun 6, 2025

The Long Island Express: A Hurricane’s Wrath on the South Shore

As Hurricane Season begins, the South Shore Press brings you this special feature by reporter Robert Chartuk on the infamous “Long Island Express” storm of 1938.

Jun 6, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner hosts record-breaking recycling event in Mount Sinai

On Saturday, May 31, Councilwoman Jane Bonner organized a Special Recycling Event at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai.

Jun 5, 2025

VFW hosts annual 5K run honoring veterans with community support

Farmingville, NY - On May 31st, Councilwoman Jane Bonner participated in the VFW Post 6249 Joseph P. Dwyer 5K Run alongside local veterans, families, and community members.

Jun 4, 2025

Coté on cruise nights at The Shoppes at East Wind: 'People love it'

With summer around the corner, The Shoppes at East Wind in Wading River is expanding its lineup of seasonal events, drawing families, car enthusiasts and local shoppers to its brick-paved grounds.

Jun 4, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Centereach Ralph’s Speaks with SSP About Egg Bucket Basket Case 

“This is a nice store,” the owner reaffirmed. “This is a happy business for families to have fun at.”

Jun 4, 2025

Leisure Village donates $11K to St. Jude's Hospital; receives town appreciation

Farmingville, NY - On June 2, Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner participated in a presentation at Leisure Village where the Leisure Village Senior Club donated $11,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Jun 4, 2025

Shock Value Shenanigans: Coram Prankster, 21, Charged for Centereach Disturbances

Kyle Vazquez was arrested in Centereach on Monday night at 8:20 p.m., and was charged with three counts of Dissemination of an Unlawful Surveillance Image in the First Degree, three counts of Unlawful Surveillance in the Second Degree, and two counts of Criminal Tampering.

Jun 4, 2025

Groundbreaking held for new senior rental community in Middle Island

On May 30, Supervisor Daniel J. Panico participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for The Villas at Oak Run, a new rental community for those aged 55 and over.

Jun 4, 2025

Town officials join students for 'Sticker Shock' campaign against underage drinking

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich participated in the Town of Brookhaven's annual "Sticker Shock" Campaign on May 30, 2025.

Jun 4, 2025

Supervisor Panico and Councilwoman Kesnig attend property demolition in Mastic Beach

On June 3, 2025, Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig were present at the demolition of a blighted property located at 579 Riviera Drive in Mastic Beach.

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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.


Opinion

From the Newsroom: Service vs. Expectation

We often encounter Holy Spirit moments when we least expect them—moments that shape our faith and remind us that our prayers are always answered, just in God’s time and in ways we can’t foresee.


Local

Eisenhower, JFK, Castro and the Bay of Pigs Invasion

"Victory has a hundred fathers and defeat is an orphan.” President John F. Kennedy, 1961