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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

Big bar brawl leads to arrests and hospitalizations

As Football Sunday buzzed at 1683 Sports Bar and Grille in West Islip on September 14th, a sudden eruption of violence shattered the festivities.

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.

Sep 18, 2025

Long Island Cares representative on 5K & Paws Walk: ‘A celebration of the bond between people and pets’

Long Island Cares will host its fourth annual 5K & Paws Walk on Sunday, Sept. 21, at Belmont Lake State Park in North Babylon. The pet-friendly event begins at 9 a.m., with sign-in starting at 8 a.m. It will take place rain or shine.

Sep 18, 2025

Key pavement upgrades for Townline Road in Hauppauge

The long-anticipated overhaul will resurface and repair all damaged and overworn concrete between Blydenburgh Road in Hauppauge to Jackson Road in Nesconset.

Sep 17, 2025

Mather Hospital names new VP

Northwell’s Mather Hospital announced that Matthew Colson has been appointed Vice President for Foundation and External Affairs.

Sep 17, 2025

House passes ‘Stop Illegal Entry Act’

Law passes that substantially increases penalties for people who enter or re-enter the Unites States illegally and also for those that commit additional felony crimes.

Sep 17, 2025

New sidewalks and fresh pavement for Frowein Road

Frowein Road will be safer and smoother thanks to a $1.8 million county project.

Sep 17, 2025

New Traffic Pattern Aims to Ease Congestion on William Floyd

They’re going to try a new traffic pattern to help ease William Floyd congestion.

Sep 17, 2025

Traffic Stop Takedown: Suffolk Sheriff’s Office Arrests Bay Shore Man on Fentanyl Charges

Carl Chin, 41 was arrested on Saturday, September 13th, after attempting to flee during a traffic stop. The incident culminated in the discovery that he possessed nearly three ounces of fentanyl.

Sep 17, 2025

Huntington SD launches Handle With Care program

The pilot program, stemming from a national student wellbeing model with proven results, supports students who may be exposed to traumatic events outside the classroom.

Sep 16, 2025

Slocum students turn one dot into infinite possibilities

The Dot sparked discussions in the Slocum classrooms on the importance of inspiring and encouraging one another.

Sep 16, 2025

Officer, two others admit to running Suffolk County prostitution ring

Suffolk County police officer George Trimigliozzi, Frank Saggio, and Dana Ciardullo pleaded guilty to operating two brothels in Suffolk County over a period of four years.

Sep 16, 2025

Democratic Councilman condemns political violence

In a rare move among Democrats, Southampton Town Councilman Michael Iasilli is taking a stand against political violence in the wake of the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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Education

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.


Sports

Bad Bunny gets some Super Bowl competition

Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA is countering Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show with “The All-American Halftime.”


Opinion

From the Newsroom: The South Shore Press in Butler. PA

After spending a few days in and around Butler, Pennsylvania, with South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk, I truly question how one troubled young man was able to fire shots at President Trump at the Butler Farm Fairgrounds.