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Smithtown Fire Department sets date for annual Christmas parade
The Smithtown Fire Department has announced that its annual Christmas parade will take place on December 16, 2023.
Brookhaven town clerk partners with EJ's PJs for annual holiday pajama drive
Town Clerk Kevin LaValle and EJ's PJs founder Patricia Poggi will lead the Town of Brookhaven's annual pajama drive on December 12.
Abraham Crosby sentenced for violent assaults on girlfriend and roommate
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing of Abraham Crosby, 50, to 14 to 16 years in prison for assault, strangulation, and related charges.
Tourist photos aid Antarctic ecological research through new computer vision technique
A research team led by Stony Brook University has developed a method to use tourist photos of penguins in Antarctica to track ecological changes.
Stony Brook professor joins inaugural SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship
Debra Giugliano, RN, PhD, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has been chosen by the State University of New York (SUNY) to join the inaugural class of the SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship.
Stony Brook Neurocritical Care Unit earns Silver Beacon Award from AACN
Stony Brook University Hospital's Neurocritical Care Unit (NCCU) has been awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
Crochet artist Mulyana showcases environmental tapestries at Wang Center
Bullied in his youth for his interests, Mulyana has become a celebrated play crochet artist.
Tourist photos aid scientific study on Antarctic ecological changes
A team of researchers from Stony Brook University has developed a method to analyze tourist photos for tracking ecological changes in Antarctica.
Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon are Dead at the Hands of Government Agents
Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon are Dead at the Hands of Government Agents
Stock Market Explodes in Show of Support for Trump-Vance Win
Stock Market Explodes in Show of Support for Trump-Vance Win
Work Ethic Pays Off for Giglio as She's Returned to Albany for a Third Term
Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio's hard work on behalf of her constituents, starting with her service as a Riverhead Town Council member and continuing through a second term as a lawmaker, has paid off. She was reelected with nearly 65% of the vote.
Weik Wins, Dolan Doesn't: Repubs Ride Solid Wave as Per Usual in NYS Senate District 8
The 8th State Senate District encompasses a portion of Suffolk County's South Shore that constitutes territory from Weik's native Sayville to Massapequa.
A 4-6 Split: Monica Martinez, Syela Byone Keep Senate Seats Democratic in their Respective Districts
Monica Martinez, for the Democrats and the Working Families Party in the 4th District, which represents Brentwood and Central Islip, landed 51.96% of the vote.
Repub Senator Mattera Makes it Official, Defeats Dem Challenger Herskowitz by a Large Margin
Though it was not expected to be that close of a bout, Mattera — previously a plumber's union leader — fought as if his community depended upon it, because in his eyes, it most certainly did.
Prop. 1 Passes - Now, Get Ready for the Consequences
Prop. 1 Passes - Now, Get Ready for the Consequences
Gillibrand Bests LI's Sapraicone for Federal Re-election; GOP Breaks Supermajority in State Senate
Though Gillibrand—in office since 2009—had rallied about 67% of the votes at the time The Associated Press had called the race in her favor, after further counting and consideration, her winning total stands today at 58.41%.
Gillen Gets Back at D'Esposito: An NY-4 Rematch to Remember
The Fourth Congressional District representing Nassau County saw the incumbent D'Esposito utilize his close local Republican party ties as a means to workshop his own campaign as a guest speaker ahead of now President-Elect Donald J. Trump at his historic Nassau Coliseum-held rally.
Stick-to-It Senator Murray Reelected
Perseverance paid off again for Senator Dean Murray, who was reelected to a second term with 61.8% of the vote in a district where he has a long relationship with the voters.
Whaling Museum assistant director on Nov. events: 'Pickle Day is really cool'
In celebration of National Pickle Day—yes, there is such a thing—the Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor is hosting a pickle party for kids and a Crafts & Cocktails event (pickle-flavored, of course) for adults.
Suozzi Stays Put, Sails Past Mike LiPetri in NY-3
Suozzi had vacated the same seat he held for three terms when he sought to challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul back in 2022. He subsequently won a Special Election earlier this year to reclaim the seat after Santos' expulsion from Congress, and will serve the D.C. post on behalf of NY-3 he knows all too well for the next two years, at the least.
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Fatal Crash Kills Pedestrian in Easter Weekend Tragedy
Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a man walking in the street in Bluepoint Saturday night.
South Shore Press Video Vault: Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library Trustee Nancy Kimmerling
In this video, in our South Shore Press Video Vault, Trustee Kimmerling spoke about her passion to help others as a Special Education Teacher in the William Floyd School District and as a Library Trustee.
South Shore Press Video Vault: Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library Board Member Joe Maiorana
The South Shore Press endorsed voting "Yes" on the proposed Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library budget vote on Tuesday, April 22nd.