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Nov 11, 2024

Man on the Street Talks About the Election

With Donald Trump making history by becoming both the 45th and 47th president and sweeping Suffolk with 402,924 votes, the South Shore Press asked Long Islanders what they thought of the election.

Nov 11, 2024

Hilton Comes to Patchogue? A Revised State of Hotelier Affairs

"Tell us the village of Patchogue hates its residents without saying the village of Patchogue hates its residents," Michael Ida wrote on Facebook in response to the latest news developments about the hotel.

Nov 11, 2024

Trump Derangement Syndrome is a Legitimate Mental Illness

As the husband of a social worker, those words are not written in a mocking tone, shared lightly, or meant to belittle those who lost their minds following the election of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.

Nov 11, 2024

Rocky Point's Salute To Veterans Is A Moving Ceremony

The event is now the 23rd year in a row that the district has held such an event that supports and honors those who served. Taking place at Joseph A. Edgar's Intermediate School the gym was filled with veterans, children, proud family members and local dignitary

Nov 11, 2024

Patriotism Runs High at Veterans Day Parade

Patriotism ran high on Sunday when the East Moriches community turned out for a Veterans Day parade that went down Main Street and ended at Soldiers and Sailors Park.

Nov 11, 2024

Regents Exams are one Step Closer to Being History

Regents Exams are one Step Closer to Being History

Nov 11, 2024

The Greatest Political Comeback in History? Donald Trump's Victory and What It Means

In what many are calling the greatest political comeback ever, former President Donald Trump has become President-Elect Trump once again. With a decisive sweep across all swing states, Trump secured a stunning victory, leaving the world to grapple with the implications. On election night, it became clear there was no viable path to victory for Vice President Kamala Harris. She nearly conceded but instead sent her supporters home, requesting they return the next afternoon for her formal remarks.

Nov 11, 2024

Washington Is Printing Money

It's rare in this space will we dedicate it to just one team or one angle to make some money, but with the NFL, MLB playoffs, NBA, NCAA football and basketball garnering much of the public's attention it's easy to see a team like the Capitals money making ways fall through the cracks. But, that is why we write this, to give you that edge.

Nov 11, 2024

White Has Career Day To Move Into The Semifinals

Half Hollow Hills East beat Huntington 33-21 to move into the semifinals in the Suffolk County football playoffs.

Nov 11, 2024

Longwood To Host The Semifinals

The Lions beat Whitman 31-10 in a game where the score is a bit misleading of the game itself. Whitman jumped out to a quick 10-7 lead after the first quarter and held that lead into the locker rooms at the half.

Nov 11, 2024

Walter Maresco, Air Force Veteran

Airman 1st Class Walt Maresco kept things rolling during his time in the Air Force, driving trucks in Vietnam and Okinawa.

Nov 11, 2024

The Panthers Claw Their Way To The Next Round

The Panthers improved to 7-2 overall when the #3 seed beat Shoreham-Wading River this weekend 36-12.

Nov 11, 2024

Sachem North's Big Play Sets The Tone

Sachem North advances in the playoffs after knocking off Connetquot

Nov 10, 2024

Zombie Home Hit List

Spurred by residents who've had enough of zombie homes in their neighborhood, Town of Brookhaven officials have been focused on getting owners to clean up their act.

Nov 10, 2024

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Nov. 2

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Nov. 2.

Nov 10, 2024

Smithtown West Is Headed For The Semifinals

Junior running back Michael Cascione gained 177 yards on 10 carries, including touchdown runs of 10, 42 and 57 yards, to lead No. 3 Smithtown West to a 49-20 win over No. 6 West Babylon in a Suffolk Division II quarterfinal on Friday night in Smithtown. Cascione added six tackles and an interception.

Nov 10, 2024

Thomas Has Six TDs En Route

The Colonials won 43-22 over Sachem East as the offense looked unstoppable.

Nov 9, 2024

Veterans Feted at Appreciation Breakfast

Suffolk residents who served in the military were honored at a special Veterans Appreciation Breakfast Saturday hosted by Assemblyman Joe DeStefano and attended by local officials and service organizations. The lawmaker, who hosts the event every year, was presented with a certificate of appreciation for his dedication to local veterans.

Nov 9, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department launches toy drive for local families

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced the commencement of its 2020 Toy Drive.

Nov 9, 2024

Christmas Parade set for December 18 with details forthcoming

The annual Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 18th this year, starting at 4 p.m. Details about the exact route will be shared on social media and other platforms once finalized.

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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.


Plaintiffs Allege Unconstitutional Tax Practices Against Nassau County Over Frozen Assessments

The Town Supervisor for Babylon along with other local figures has initiated a lawsuit against Nassau County and several New York State entities over alleged unconstitutional tax practices resulting from frozen property assessments.


Debt collection agency and banks accused of deceptive practices in federal lawsuit

A federal lawsuit accuses a debt collection agency and several financial institutions of using deceptive practices to intimidate consumers.