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Mar 25, 2025

Musical Power Couple Visits West Babylon Record Store

The recently-engaged collaborators surprised three in-person shoppers upon arrival, and hundreds by the end of their hour-long drop-by.

Mar 23, 2025

Get Well, Soon: Checks Presented at PBA HQ to Officer Brendon Gallagher

"We are very grateful and thankful for everyone who has donated to this fundraiser, backed the Blue, and supported Officer Gallagher and his family," PBA President Lou Civello told The South Shore Press.

Mar 23, 2025

Measles Reaches Suffolk County

There are four reported cases of measles in New York with one of them in Suffolk County and three in New York City.

Mar 23, 2025

State of the Birds Report Highlights Ongoing Losses and Urgent Need for Conservation

State of the Birds report says our feathered friends are in trouble.

Mar 23, 2025

Brookhaven Adds to Environmental Land Bank

More environmentally sensitive land has been preserved, this time in Center Moriches.

Mar 23, 2025

Chamber Logo a No-Go

The Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics and Shirley is saying goodbye to it logo.

Mar 23, 2025

Beechwood Update at Chamber Meeting

Chamber members got an update on the Beechwood project.

Mar 21, 2025

Atelier events coordinator on student gallery show in Saint James: 'We hope to build their self-esteem'

Young artists from Suffolk and Nassau counties are showcasing their talents in the Fourth Annual Middle and High School Student Artists Juried Show at The Atelier at Flowerfield in Saint James.

Mar 21, 2025

Councilman Loguercio celebrates opening of "The Backyard" in Middle Island

On March 14, Councilman Michael Loguercio celebrated the grand opening of "The Backyard" in Middle Island.

Mar 21, 2025

William Floyd community supports childhood cancer research with "Brave the Shave" event

Members of the William Floyd community gathered recently to support childhood cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Mar 21, 2025

Kim Swicicki, Chamber Member of the Year

Chamber names Member of the Year.

Mar 21, 2025

Eastport-South Manor Students Exemplify Scientific Excellence

Three ESM students placed 4th at LISEF this month, while several more collected data from proteins at Brookhaven National laboratory.

Mar 21, 2025

Jimmie Vaughan Blues to Cruise into Patchogue Theatre

Tickets are $46-$86 and can be purchased in person at the theatre or on their website.

Mar 21, 2025

Bonny Belle in Green: Young Girl Shines for St. Patrick’s Day

Look who got all decked out for St. Patrick’s Day.

Mar 21, 2025

Reconstruction of Historic Landmark Begins

Check out the historic landmark going up on the Great Lawn in Westhampton Beach.

Mar 21, 2025

Suffolk County Tops Rise in Home Price List

Suffolk County home prices are on the rise according to a study by real estate firm OneKey MLS based in Farmingdale, NY.

Mar 20, 2025

Introducing: The Long Island Seafood Cuisine Trail

Seafood establishments along the South Shore from Western Suffolk to the East End have been tabbed for the trail, which will feature a digital map component via a mobile app.

Mar 20, 2025

ICE Deports Convicted Suffolk County Child Rapist and Illegal Alien back to Honduras

Brentwood, Islip was the scene of a brutal 2019 rape of a 14-year old girl committed by an illegal alien from Honduras.

Mar 20, 2025

Holbrook Father Convicted of Manslaughter of Toddler

According to court documents and the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office, Joseph Adonis suffered a fatal overdose—the result of unintended exposure to a deadly cocktail of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine.

Mar 20, 2025

Man Killed in Early Morning House Fire in Manorville

Tragic fire claims the life of Manorville man.

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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.


Sports

Mangano Makes More History

Shoreham-Wading River wrestler Gavin Mangano added another historic achievement to his résumé by capturing his fourth Eastern States Classic championship. Widely regarded as the toughest in-season wrestling tournament in the East, the Eastern States Classic once again showcased Mangano’s dominance on the mat.