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The Madness Before the Brackets Is All About Vegas, Baby
March Madness is here and there will be many of you that head out to Las Vegas with your buddies for the annual guy's trip to watch the tournament. For some the first round with the chaos and Cinderella upsets are your choice for when to spend the week in the desert
Let's Make the Sweet 16 Sweeter
The first weekend of the NCAA Tournament was like none we have watched before. Favorites ruled the day and the tournament that is usually filled with Cinderella stories and upset dreams have been replaced by stacked teams because of NIL deals and power conferences ruling the day.
Romaine Report: Volunteer Firefighters Protect East End
When a person signs up to become a volunteer firefighter, they commit to the potential that one day they may be putting their lives on the line.
Suffolk Closeup: The Decline of Local Journalism
“Hometown newspapers are a foundational part of the American experience; we uplift the stories of everyday New Yorkers making a difference in their communities and serve as watchdogs that hold those in power accountable.”
New York couple sues C.R. Bard over allegedly defective IVC filter that caused severe injuries
A couple from New York has filed a lawsuit against major medical device manufacturer C.R. Bard Incorporated and its subsidiary Bard Peripheral Vascular Incorporated, alleging severe injuries caused by a malfunctioning medical implant.
Mount Sinai Makes Long Island Proud
Ultimately the Mount Sinai boy's basketball team were stopped in their quest for a state title on Sunday afternoon, but this team had one of the most remarkable seasons in school history.
Fantasy Baseball - Beware of the Injured Starter
This week baseball fans watched Shane McClanahan walk off the mound with his arm hanging by his side and we all had a collective gasp. This wasn't the regular type of worry for an injured pitcher, this was a multi-injury for the Rays starter.
Get Well, Soon: Checks Presented at PBA HQ to Officer Brendon Gallagher
"We are very grateful and thankful for everyone who has donated to this fundraiser, backed the Blue, and supported Officer Gallagher and his family," PBA President Lou Civello told The South Shore Press.
Measles Reaches Suffolk County
There are four reported cases of measles in New York with one of them in Suffolk County and three in New York City.
State of the Birds Report Highlights Ongoing Losses and Urgent Need for Conservation
State of the Birds report says our feathered friends are in trouble.
Brookhaven Adds to Environmental Land Bank
More environmentally sensitive land has been preserved, this time in Center Moriches.
Drinking Water Lawsuits in the Pipeline
Legal battles erupt over Long Island’s drinking water.
William Floyd High School Soundsations perform at scholarship gala
The William Floyd High School Soundsations a cappella group, led by Michelle Seifert, performed at the inaugural Scholarship Gala organized by the Dr. Calabro Lodge #3011 Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy.
Hochul Gets 30-Day Reprieve on Congestion Pricing Scheme
The White House gave Governor Kathy Hochul until March 21 to end her Congestion Pricing tax scheme.
Chamber Logo a No-Go
The Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics and Shirley is saying goodbye to it logo.
Patchogue’s 30th annual St. Patrick’s Parade honored late grand marshal Joe Keyes: ‘A celebration of Joe’s life’
The Village of Patchogue marked the 30th anniversary of its St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 23, with a special tribute to Joseph E. Keyes, the late grand marshal and Village Board member.
Beechwood Update at Chamber Meeting
Chamber members got an update on the Beechwood project.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Mar. 15
3 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Class action lawsuit filed against Cybex and Columbus Trading-Partners over defective infant car seats
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Cybex GmbH and Columbus Trading-Partners USA Inc., accusing them of selling defective infant car seats that pose serious safety risks to children due to faulty harnesses prone to detachment during use...
Former employee accuses LNK International Inc. of disability discrimination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against pharmaceutical company LNK International, Inc., and its CEO Joseph J. Mollica, alleging violations of multiple federal and state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
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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.
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.
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.