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May 23, 2025

Suspended Suffolk County Police Officer Indicted for Sexually Assaulting Two Women While Off Duty & Running Brothels

Suspended Suffolk County Police Officer Indicted for Sexually Assaulting Two Women While Off Duty & Running Brothels

May 23, 2025

Brentwood Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Rape

A 23-year-old Brentwood man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for forcibly raping and sexually abusing his girlfriend and then stealing her electronic devices to prevent her from calling for help.

May 23, 2025

Suffolk County Police Respond to Foul Odor, Find Concealed Corpse in a Suitcase

Huntington man sexually assaults woman then falls asleep on top her causing asphyxia due to torso compression and smothering.

May 23, 2025

I Saw Sinners: AMC Offering $7 Tuesday Matinees for Members (Free to Sign-Up!)

Having raked in over $320 million against a $90 budget, unheard of for all non-Tarantino filmmakers cranking out original IP these days, the film does true damage in the best sense possible by way of director Ryan Coogler.

May 22, 2025

EMS Hero Louis Valentino Honored for 71 Years of Unwavering Service

The South Shore Press continues its coverage of local heroes as part of Emergency Medical Services Recognition Week.

May 22, 2025

South Shore Servers Celebrate US Senate Passing No Tax On Tips

This week the legislation passed 100-0 on the floor of the US Senate by unanimous consent. The House is likely to pass the bill and President Trump will sign it.

May 22, 2025

Thunderbirds: Assemble! US Air Force Jets Fly Over Jones Beach En Route to MacArthur 

Before they made their way to Suffolk County, the jets offered a taste of what was to come for Jones Beachgoers, with the Thunderbirds returning as the official headliners of this Memorial Day Weekend’s two-day airshow.

May 22, 2025

YMCA Marketing VP: Huntington YMCA carnival will help ‘fund camp and program support for local families’

The Huntington YMCA will host its annual Memorial Day weekend carnival from May 23 to May 26, with proceeds supporting the YMCA’s scholarship fund to help local families send their children to camp.

May 21, 2025

The Center Moriches Fire Department Receives National Life Group’s Do Good Heroes Award

The Center Moriches Fire Department is doing great things and making the region proud!

May 21, 2025

Center Moriches Eighth Graders Present Community Projects

Center Moriches eighth grade students put their work from the International Baccalaureate (IB) research in a Gallery Walk and Showcase for all to see.

May 21, 2025

Death by Stabbing: Woman Indicted for Brutally Butchering Ex-Lover Near Bay Shore Train Station

Nikeya Barker, 44, was charged with Murder in the Second Degree for fatally stabbing her former love interest, Shurvell Rush, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced.

May 20, 2025

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk Earns Prestigious Award for Reporting Excellence

The Public Relations Professionals of Long Island honored Mr. Chartuk with their “Outstanding Media Professional Award” at a ceremony at the Westbury Manor.

May 20, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner honors local heroes at Rocky Point Fire Department dinner

Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio attended the Rocky Point Fire Department's 68th Annual Installation Dinner on May 17th.

May 20, 2025

25 to Life: Patchogue Felon Convicted of Shooting into Mastic Beach Home

The 58-year-old repeat offender was convicted in a jury trial of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, DA Tierney announced on May 16th.

May 20, 2025

Suffolk Celebrates EMS Appreciation Week

They save lives, and this week we officially appreciate them.

May 19, 2025

Brookhaven Town Clerk hosts mobile office tour at Sachem Public Library

Farmingville, NY – On May 8th, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle continued his 2025 Mobile Office tour at the Sachem Public Library in Holbrook.

May 19, 2025

Eleanor Weeks Named 2025 Senior Citizen of Distinction

Decades of service wins it for Eleanor Weeks

May 19, 2025

DeStefano and Murray Host “Shed the Meds” Event at Longwood Library

Suffolk residents shed their meds.

May 19, 2025

Little Red Shed Opens at Avery Homestead, Launching a New Chapter in Historic Preservation

A little red shed just opened in East Patchogue—and it’s helping preserve 270 years of local history.

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Sports

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.


Sports

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.


Sports

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.