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Sep 16, 2025

Oh, They’re Halfway There! Ronkonkoma St. Pat’s Parade Grand Marshall Named at Flanagan’s Fundraiser

New Grand Marshall Michelle Jones is the daughter of Martin Gaughan, one of the parade’s co-founders in 1991 alongside John Mawn.

Sep 16, 2025

DA’s Office Adds Three Cases for National Cold Case Month

Up to a $2,000 award is being offered to anyone with pertinent information pertaining to the identification of any of the victims.

Sep 16, 2025

Robert Chartuk Remembers the Hurricane of 1938

The Long Island Express Hurricane of 1938 is still remembered to this day.

Sep 15, 2025

Honoring a true patriot – William Floyd

William Floyd lived a long time ago and we remember and honor him to this day.

Sep 15, 2025

Charlie Sheen to Make Patchogue Theatregoers' Hearts Sing on Oct. 17 

Pop culture’s favorite black-and-blued boozehound-turned far-worse vice peruser is eight years sober, plugging a documentary and a memoir, and docking in Patchogue for an Oct. 17th show.

Sep 15, 2025

Public Backlash Forces Newsday to Pull Kirk Cartoon, Apologize to Family

Newsday issues apology for spewing hateful Kirk rhetoric.

Sep 15, 2025

‘America’s Most Patriotic Venue’ Honors Charlie Kirk With Memorial Service

Outpouring of memories and tears for Charlie Kirk

Sep 15, 2025

Potunk Masonic Lodge Hosts Annual Pig Roast and Chicken BBQ

An event you won’t want to miss: The Potunk Masonic Lodge Pig Roast and Chicken BBQ.

Sep 15, 2025

Suffolk County Honors Fallen 9/11 Responders at Memorial Park Ceremony

9/11 responders will always be remembered at the Memorial Park in Nesconset.

Sep 15, 2025

Vandals Damage Kalers Pond Restroom; Community Rallies to Restore It

Town looks to put the hammer down on vandals after community rallies to repair Kalers Pond damage.

Sep 15, 2025

Mastic Fire Department Marks 100 Years with Centennial Parade and Community Celebration

Mastic Fire Department: 100 years of protecting the public.

Sep 15, 2025

Girl Scouts Of Suffolk County Host Beach Cleanup

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County participated in a beach cleanup at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park.

Sep 14, 2025

Artists At People’s Arc Of Suffolk’s Lakeland Day-Hab Showcase Artwork

Families and friends gathered at People’s Arc of Suffolk’s Lakeland Day Habilitation program in Ronkonkoma for a special art show celebrating the creativity and determination of participants.

Sep 12, 2025

Suffolk County Leaders "Never Forget" 24 Years Later

Solemn 9/11 ceremony in Center Moriches.

Sep 12, 2025

Any Amount Counts: Community Shows Out for Shirley Mom, 27, Diagnosed with Brain Cancer

As of Friday, September 12th, over $33,500K in donations has been raised on the William Floyd alumna’s behalf.

Sep 12, 2025

A Day of Remembrance: Smithtown HS East, West Hosts 9/11 Ceremonies 

In lockstep with endless schools across the county, Smithtown Central School District students and faculty joined to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

Sep 12, 2025

Eastport-South Manor students race up and down the bleachers to complete 2,071 steps in memory of the 9/11 victims.

Students take 2,071 steps to honor the memory of those who perished at the World Trade Center.

Sep 11, 2025

Sweetbriar Nature Center Announces ‘Taps and Talons’ and ‘Owl Prowl’

Migration season is here and what better way to learn more about it with a cold brew in hand while supporting the Sweetbriar Nature Center.

Sep 11, 2025

King of the Sting - High School Hot Wing Eating Contest is On!

Sayville-n-Spice shop is putting South Shore high school seniors to the test on how much hot wing spice they can handle.

Sep 11, 2025

9/11 Remembrance: Memories of Bill Mathesen

Reporter Robert Chartuk shares memories of Bill Mathesen, his friend who perished on 9/11.

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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.


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.


Sports

Miller Place junior finishes first in NYC

In New York City on a very emotional day last month Nicholas DiCaprio achieved an incredible milestone, finishing in first place in the Adult Male category at the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run.