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Dec 5, 2024

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Nov. 30

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 3 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Nov. 30.

Dec 5, 2024

Stony Brook University introduces new rhetoric and writing bachelor’s degree

Stony Brook University has announced the approval of a new bachelor's degree program in rhetoric and writing.

Dec 5, 2024

Elementary school holds second 'Woodhullgiving' celebration

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School recently held its second annual "Woodhullgiving" celebration, aimed at fostering community spirit and providing meals for those in need before Thanksgiving.

Dec 5, 2024

Stony Brook professors advance robotics in civil engineering

Robotics is increasingly becoming a significant tool in civil engineering, with the potential to remove humans from hazardous work environments and reduce physically demanding labor.

Dec 5, 2024

Stony Brook celebrates faculty achievements in arts and sciences

The annual Artists, Authors, and Editors celebration by the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University honored faculty for their creative and scholarly achievements.

Dec 5, 2024

Footprints show extinct human ancestors shared landscapes

The Koobi Fora Research Project, led by Louise Leakey, has unveiled significant findings from Lake Turkana in Kenya.

Dec 5, 2024

Rocky Point resident wins compost tumbler in Brookhaven recycling contest

Linda Loftus, a resident of Rocky Point in Council District 2, recently visited Town Hall to collect her prize as one of the six winners of the Town of Brookhaven's "Brookhaven Recycles Day" Compost Tumbler Giveaway.

Dec 5, 2024

Interim President McCormick discusses vision with student leaders at Stony Brook

Stony Brook University Interim President Richard McCormick recently engaged in a "Fireside Chat" with Sarah Alberouti and Lamia Rothi, both vice presidents of the Undergraduate Student Government.

Dec 5, 2024

Thanksgiving feasts held at William Floyd Learning Center and Floyd Academy

The William Floyd Learning Center and the Floyd Academy organized Thanksgiving feasts to celebrate the season with their school communities.

Dec 5, 2024

Merrick Pet Care accused of false advertising in pet food labeling

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against pet food manufacturer Merrick Pet Care Inc., accusing the company of deceptive marketing practices.

Dec 5, 2024

eBay accused by former employee of failing to pay timely wages

A class and collective action lawsuit has been filed against online marketplace eBay Inc. for alleged violations of labor laws regarding timely wage payments.

Dec 5, 2024

Former employee alleges pregnancy discrimination against Taco Bell

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Taco Bell, alleging pregnancy discrimination and wrongful termination.

Dec 4, 2024

100-Year-Old Navy Vet and Author Visits Great Hollow Middle School

Just ahead of his appearance on Mon. Dec. 2nd in Smithtown, Dr. Jack Weber told The South Shore Press the key to good, long living is one-fold: golfing.

Dec 4, 2024

Massapequa “Porch Pirate” Scam Reminds Holiday Shoppers to Keep Their Passwords on Lock

National headlines have come to an unduly targeted touchstone of Long Island suburbia once again, thanks to the annually infuriating “porch pirate” infestation.

Dec 4, 2024

Bayport-Blue Point HS Takes it Personally: Outdoor Wellness Center Unveiled

The Bayport-Blue Point school district held a ribbon-cutting on Monday, Nov. 25th to unveil the outdoor portion of its wellness center built to operate as a sanctuary for students to combat their inner turmoil.

Dec 4, 2024

Pet Shops Sue to Stop the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act

A lawsuit has been filed claiming the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act set to go into effect across New York State on December 15 is unconstitutional.

Dec 4, 2024

Lawmaker Files a Bill to Stop the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act

New York’s Puppy Mill Pipeline Act is set to go into effect December 15 and many are now having second thoughts about its implementation.

Dec 4, 2024

New York is Overdosing on Taxpayer-Sponsored Medicaid

New York State taxpayers are being bled dry by the State’s bloated Medicaid and Essential health care plans.

Dec 4, 2024

Christmas Parade

Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics & Shirley 53rd Annual Christmas Parade

Dec 4, 2024

Friends Don’t Let Friends Shop at Big Box Stores

Friends don’t let friends shop at ‘Big Box’ stores say the small business owners in our community. Buy Local. Shop Local.

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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

Coté on cruise nights at The Shoppes at East Wind: 'People love it'

With summer around the corner, The Shoppes at East Wind in Wading River is expanding its lineup of seasonal events, drawing families, car enthusiasts and local shoppers to its brick-paved grounds.


Local

EXCLUSIVE: Centereach Ralph’s Speaks with SSP About Egg Bucket Basket Case 

“This is a nice store,” the owner reaffirmed. “This is a happy business for families to have fun at.”