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Sep 20, 2025

BMX Hall of Fame welcomes Shoreham contributors

USA BMX will be inducting 14 new legends into its National BMX Hall of Fame this weekend.

Sep 20, 2025

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - One Last Arm

The last days of the baseball season are upon us, as are the last days of fantasy baseball.

Sep 20, 2025

The Bills are the trendy pick

The Buffalo Bills were what they have been for years under Josh Allen in week 3's Thursday night game and for sports bettors it should be much of the same this week.

Sep 19, 2025

Stony Brook University invites campus community to join Climate Week NYC events

Stony Brook University is encouraging its students, faculty, and staff to take part in Climate Week NYC, which will be held from September 21-28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2025

Suffolk County Donates Life-Saving AED to Clune American Legion

County donation could save a life.

Sep 19, 2025

Traffic Pattern to Ease Congestion on William Floyd

A new traffic pattern to ease congestion on William Floyd.

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

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 19, 2025

Reilly Rich makes SportsCenter's top 10

Stony Brook's Reilly Rich has won the National Player of the Week honors from TopDrawerSoccer.com. The women's soccer standout was outstanding as she led Stony Brook past one of the top teams in the Ivy League, 5-3.

Sep 18, 2025

From Long Island to North Carolina

Stony Brook's star baseball player is now headed to North Carolina.

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

Suspended Suffolk police officer is subject of new claims

SCPD officer is the subject of claims that implicate Suffolk County claiming lack of action by the Police Department (SCPD) and the District Attorney’s office.

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.

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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.


Local

Deputy Sheriff Dexter: Meet Suffolk’s newest K9 officer

Already having assisted in numerous investigations—including tracking down a suspect who fled from a DWI crash—2-year-old Dexter has been hard at work even before assuming his official title on October 2, said Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon.


Local

Mazzarella staffer receives Mastic Beach Conservancy Award

Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella proudly announced that his Chief of Staff, Timothy A. Rothang, has been awarded the 2025 Trailblazer Award by the Mastic Beach Conservancy.