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William Floyd teachers honor military-bound graduates
The William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) recently recognized students from the William Floyd High School Class of 2025 who have committed to joining the United States military post-graduation.
Suffolk County Executive Warns of Scam Bilking Seniors
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine warning Suffolk County residents of a new scam
Sayville Elementary Schoolers Celebrate First Responders
The annual first responders parade honored family members and friends of Sunrise Drive students who serve.
Public Relations Professionals of Long Island Celebrates 2025 Award Winners
Longtime South Shore Press News Reporter Robert Chartuk is among the many professionals honored
Proposed East Moriches Cemetery to Be Open to All Faiths, Developer Says
Breaking news on plan to build massive East Moriches cemetery.
Community Honors Sacrifice and Tradition at Mastic Beach’s 75th Memorial Day Parade
Huge turnout for the 75th Annual Mastic Beach Memorial Day Parade.
Perennial Eyesore No More in Mastic Beach
Work is underway to rid Mastic Beach of a perennial eyesore.
Diocese Of Rockville Centre Announces Eucharistic Congress And Diocesan Pilgrimages As Part Of National Eucharistic Revival
The Diocese of Rockville Centre is excited to announce a major event in its ongoing participation in the National Eucharistic Revival: a Diocesan Eucharistic Congress, to be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at St. Anthony’s High School in Huntington, NY.
VFW Post 6249 Hosting Two Big Events
The 4TH Annual PFC Joseph P Dwyer Ptsd Memorial 5K Run will take place on Saturday, May 31st, 2025.
Brookhaven Residents Invited to Go Green at Free Recycling Event with Councilwoman Bonner
Councilwoman Jane Bonner invites Brookhaven residents to participate in an upcoming Community Recycling Event on Friday, May 31st, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center, located in Mount Sinai.
Editorial: Trio Of Progressive “Reform” Bills Will Result In The Release Of Thousands Of Violent Criminals And Put All New Yorkers In Danger
With the budget fight over, New York’s progressive legislators are now pushing a trio of bills— the Second Look Act, Elder Parole, and the Earned Time Act—that will fling open prison doors, putting thousands of violent criminals back on our streets.
Suffolk County allocates $20M for new sewer district in Mastic Beach
Farmingville, NY - On May 21, 2025, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico received a $20 million check from Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine.
Dominick Thorne: A Legislator on a Mission to Honor Suffolk’s EMS Heroes
Legislator Dominick Thorne is leading the charge to recognize and strengthen Suffolk’s EMS system—while still answering emergency calls himself.
Comfort Has Four Paws: Huck the Therapy Dog Brings Relief to First Responders
In a county where emergency calls never seem to stop, comfort comes on four paws.
Library Partnership Tunes Into Ham Radio for Learning and Connection
Waves of Connection: Library and Radio Club Team Up to Tune In a New Generation
Safety in Boating: DA Tierney, US Coast Guard Enhance Local Maritime Law
On May 21st, the DA announced the implementation of “Aqua Alert” — an innovative pilot program designed to strengthen emergency response efforts across eastern Suffolk County’s waterways.
ESM Compendium: Future Newscasters and Poets Blossom at Elementary Level
Eastport Elementrary students were divided into groups, where they could act out producer, director, camera crew, audio crew, newscaster and guest roles from a prewritten script.
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Bo Knows Fantasy
This week, the New York Mets lost out on Kyle Tucker and quickly pivoted to Bo Bichette, and for fantasy purposes, this is an absolute win for Bichette managers and those targeting the star. You will hear talk that Bichette is switching positions, and long term that is why some teams were hesitant to commit to lengthy contracts, but for fantasy players, that should not matter at all.
Ex-Giants and Jets Wife Runs for Congress
The wife of former New York Giants and New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress has announced her run for New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District. Attorney and former Penn State athlete Tiffany Burress is seeking the seat currently held by Rep. Nellie Pou.
Desai is Now #1 in the Country
Smithtown East High School junior Trishna Desai delivered a historic performance recently, bowling an impressive 804 series. The milestone marked the first 800 series recorded in Suffolk County girls bowling in more than six years, a rare achievement that immediately turned heads across the county. Desai’s remarkable series featured game scores of 268, 279, and 257, showcasing consistency, power, and precision throughout the set.