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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.

Sep 20, 2025

His name is Hamilton: SCPD introduces new thera-pup

Hamilton—a black Labrador Retriever—is the Suffolk County Police Department’s first therapy dog to receive his own police badge.

Sep 20, 2025

Toasted Oysters of Islip to shuck into 2025 Ryder Cup

The company will appear as part of the Taste NY exhibit, setting up near the Cup Pro Shop on Friday, September 26, from 3–7 p.m.

Sep 20, 2025

Suffolk County honors heroes at annual 9/11 naming ceremony

‘We will Never Forget’ was the theme at a recent event honoring 9/11 survivors who later succumbed to 9/11 related diseases.

Sep 20, 2025

Three West Islip sophomores selected for NYSSBA Art Exhibit

Julianne Hall, Megan Murphy, and Skylar Welner will each represent the Lions in this annual showcase, which highlights outstanding student artwork from across New York State

Sep 20, 2025

Holy Angels car show revving up in Patchogue

Rev it up for a good cause: Holy Angels car show comes to Patchogue.

Sep 19, 2025

Suffolk County Donates Life-Saving AED to Clune American Legion

County donation could save a life.

Sep 19, 2025

SSP columnist earns Humanity Matters awards

Humanity Matters TV celebrated the release of its 250th podcast during its inaugural awards ceremony at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County in Glen Cove, where South Shore Press columnist Rich Acritelli received the evening’s highest accolade.

Sep 19, 2025

Traffic Pattern to Ease Congestion on William Floyd

A new traffic pattern to ease congestion on William Floyd.

Sep 19, 2025

Islip extends lithium battery plant moratorium by one year

At a public hearing on Tuesday, September 16th, the Islip Board voted to extend its moratorium on battery energy storage systems (BESS) for another 12 months, continuing its strong opposition to the development of lithium-ion battery facilities within the township.

Sep 18, 2025

Stefanik tears into Hochul at Long Island radio stop

Expected to announce for governor after the November election, Stefanik made a stop on Long Island.

Sep 18, 2025

Leslie E. Chornoma Jr.: A life rooted in East Moriches

Les Chornoma, an East Moriches life remembered.

Sep 18, 2025

AP scholars named at Bellport High School

Bellport students are studying hard and it shows as they score big on the Advanced Placement tests.

Sep 18, 2025

Flanagan on Bridgehampton Museum's PotatoHampton: 'We're hoping that it's a great time'

The Bridgehampton Museum will host a new 5K run/walk on Sunday, Sept. 21, reviving the spirit of the long-running PotatoHampton race as a community fundraiser in honor of the late board member Peter Walsh.

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Thatcher Hits the Century Mark

A major milestone was reached this week as Joe Thatcher collected his 100th career hit for St. Joseph's University. The accomplishment came during Sunday’s doubleheader against SUNY Old Westbury, adding another memorable chapter to an already impressive collegiate career.