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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lenny Bruno Farms Kicks Off 2025 Season with Annual Family Festival
Lenny Bruno Farms still going strong after 90 years.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Brewport Coffee House Joins MMSCL, Blending Books and Brews in Shirley
Brewport Coffee House marked the opening of its third location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 12, at the newly renovated Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library (MMSCL)
Spiritual Leader of Suffolk County Catholics Delivers Holy Week Homily
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Center Bishop, The Most Reverend John O. Barres, delivered a homily on Palm Center for the 1.2 million baptized Catholics in Suffolk and Nassau Counties.
Supervisor Panico Provides Mastic-Shirley Update
Home Goods, Five Guys, and a new bank for Mastic-Shirley.
Dawson on Special Olympics NY polar plunge in Calverton: 'It's an amazing opportunity'
Special Olympics New York is preparing for its ninth annual Splish Splash Polar Plunge in Calverton on Saturday, April 26, inviting participants to take a dip in the cold waters to support local athletes.
State of Suffolk: Cybersecurity, Sewerage Discussed in County Exec Romaine's Address
The longtime legislator spoke before the Suffolk County Legislature in Riverhead on Tuesday.
Money Talks: Chipotle CEO Says ‘Yes’ to Extra Guac, Earns Billionaire Status
Forbes added Chipotle founder and former CEO Steve Ells and 287 others to its updated "World Billionaires List" published at the tail-end of March.
New businesses open in Stony Brook Village with supportive community leaders present
On April 11, 2025, Stony Brook Village in Farmingville, NY, witnessed three ribbon-cutting ceremonies, marking the openings of new and expanding businesses on Main Street.
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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.
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.
Eisenhower, JFK, Castro and the Bay of Pigs Invasion
"Victory has a hundred fathers and defeat is an orphan.” President John F. Kennedy, 1961