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Church to Host Blood Drive
If you're interested in donating blood, you must make an appointment first.
Smithtown Fire Department equips vehicles with sensory kits for autistic patients
The Smithtown Fire Department has implemented a new initiative by equipping their ambulances and first responder vehicles with sensory kits.
Senator Murray Hosts Pizza and Politics Fundraiser
“Pizza and Politics” were on the menu at a recent fundraiser hosted by Senator Dean Murray at Alfredo’s in Ridge. The former Assemblyman is seeking his second two-year term in the legislature’s upper house. 
William Floyd Graduates to Serve Our Great Nation
William Floyd Graduates to Serve Our Great Nation
Patriotic Day in Patchogue
It was a patriotic day in Patchogue as the village created July 4 with a parade down Main Street.
July 4th Crowd Drawn to Bellport
The 66th Annual Artists on the Lane exhibit took place on July 4 in Bellport.
Off-Duty Cop Saves East Patchogue Fisherman in Ocean Rescue
With both of Orsinger's legs bleeding badly, a marine distress call was sent seeking emergency assistance. Thankfully off-duty Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Officer William Parmenter was fishing nearby and heard the mayday.
Patchogue Ambulance Company Celebrates 90 Years of Service
The year was 1934 when a small group of firefighters from the Patchogue Fire Department decided to start a separate ambulance company. The decision to form this ambulance service was solidified following a massive accident at an industrial mill.
New Academic School Year Begins at Bayport-Blue Point School District
The trustees of the Bayport-Blue Point School District held the annual reorganization meeting in the high school auditorium.
Center Moriches School Board Reorganizes
Brian Tenety was sworn in as the School Board's newest trustee.
Stern Fireworks Warning Issued For the Fourth
"The best way to stay safe from fireworks is to not use them! attend a public fireworks display put on by professionals."
Some Advice for the Graduates
It was 46 years ago that l graduated from Center Moriches High School, Class of 1978, and it seems like yesterday that my life was just beginning. I've made plenty of mistakes and wish I had done many things a lot differently. I've lived and learned and offer the following advice to the graduates based on what I've experienced in life so far.
Presidential Debate: End of Democracy
The Democrats spend a great deal of time talking about "threats to our democracy". January 6, Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans are a few of the most common "threats" cited. At the South Shore Press we have consistently tried to frame that narrative through its proper lens. Our "democracy" is nothing more than the people's ability to choose their elected leaders and replace them when they fail to enact the will of those same people. As long as that process exists, and the elections are fair and honest, our "democracy" is intact. Period.
Teenager alerts family during Smithtown house fire leading to safe evacuation
In the early morning of June 26, 2020, a fire broke out in Smithtown, New York.
Food Drive to Help Those in Need in Brookhaven
The Town of Brookhaven's Youth Bureau and members of the Youth Advisory Board are holding a food drive at two grocery store locations on Saturday, June 29th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Veterans Honored in Medford
Those who bravely defended freedom here at home and around the world were honored at the Medford Memorial Park during the "Salute to our Veterans" celebration.
Eastport-South Manor's Hackathon Wins Best Defense Project
Competing against 18 schools across Long Island, Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. HighSchool's Hackathon team, Chomper and Code, secured the title of winner in the CapitalDefense Project and tied for third-place overall in the sixth annual KidOYO Code ConquestHackathon held at Bethpage High School.
Suffolk County Police Reserves Honor Top Cops and Bright Students
Four Suffolk County Police Department officers were honored for their heroic actions to save the life of a suicidal man armed with a shotgun.
Dress For Success on Wheels
If you want to take advantage of the "Dress for Success" (DFS) Brookhaven program but have a hard time with transportation getting to Town Hall, you're in luck thanks to their new mobile unit.
SCPD Honors Two Officers Who Lost Their Battles With Cancer
The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) Marine Bureau dedicated two vessels in the names of two beloved officers who lost battles with cancer.
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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.
From the Newsroom: Service vs. Expectation
We often encounter Holy Spirit moments when we least expect them—moments that shape our faith and remind us that our prayers are always answered, just in God’s time and in ways we can’t foresee.
Eisenhower, JFK, Castro and the Bay of Pigs Invasion
"Victory has a hundred fathers and defeat is an orphan.” President John F. Kennedy, 1961