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Jun 6, 2025

The Long Island Express: A Hurricane’s Wrath on the South Shore

As Hurricane Season begins, the South Shore Press brings you this special feature by reporter Robert Chartuk on the infamous “Long Island Express” storm of 1938.

Jun 6, 2025

Suffolk County Eligible for Additional Supportive Housing Funding

Suffolk County Supportive Housing projects are eligible for substantial new funding in the recently passed New York State FY26 budget.

Jun 6, 2025

Suffolk County’s Orbic Electronics Investing $110 Million – Over 1,000 New Jobs

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Orbic Electronics Manufacturing, LLC, a specialized global manufacturer of telecommunications and consumer electronics devices, has broken ground on its new $110 million manufacturing global hub.

Jun 6, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner hosts record-breaking recycling event in Mount Sinai

On Saturday, May 31, Councilwoman Jane Bonner organized a Special Recycling Event at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai.

Jun 6, 2025

Schools offer online supply packs for 2025-26

Avoid the hassle of in-store shopping for school supplies by ordering online for the 2025-26 academic year.

Jun 6, 2025

Philips faces class action lawsuit for alleging falsely marketing pacifiers as 'orthodontic'

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Philips North America, LLC and Philips Holding USA Inc., alleging false advertising of their pacifiers as "orthodontic."

Jun 6, 2025

New bioprinting method may advance regenerative medicine

A team of researchers at Stony Brook University, led by Michael Mak, PhD, has introduced a new bioprinting method named TRACE (Tunable Rapid Assembly of Collagenous Elements).

Jun 6, 2025

Miller Place's Durkin Is Headed to Nationals

Miller Place High School Senior Lauren Durkin is turning heads and now will be competing for a National Championship.

Jun 6, 2025

Hills Win a Thrilling Long Island Championship

Half Hollow Hills are your Class A Boys Lacrosse Long Island Champions. Hills won the title by beating Section VIII champion Massapequa by a score of 15-14 in a thrilling title game.

Jun 5, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending May 31

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending May 31.

Jun 5, 2025

VFW hosts annual 5K run honoring veterans with community support

Farmingville, NY - On May 31st, Councilwoman Jane Bonner participated in the VFW Post 6249 Joseph P. Dwyer 5K Run alongside local veterans, families, and community members.

Jun 5, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending May 31

4 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jun 5, 2025

Moriches student leads donation drive for Stony Brook Children's Hospital

Caleb Gerry, a fourth grader at Moriches Elementary School, led an initiative to support children at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

Jun 5, 2025

WFHS senior receives DAR excellence award for American history

William Floyd High School senior Drew Wiegand has been honored with the Daughters of the American Revolution "Excellence in American History" award.

Jun 5, 2025

Stony Brook appoints Lav Varshney as inaugural director of AI Innovation Institute

Stony Brook University has announced the appointment of Lav Varshney as the inaugural director of its Artificial Intelligence Innovation Institute (AI3).

Jun 5, 2025

William Floyd High School announces Regents Exam schedule for June

William Floyd High School has announced the schedule for the New York State Regents Examinations, which will take place on June 10, June 11, June 17, June 18, June 20, June 24, and June 25.

Jun 5, 2025

Lawsuit claims suppliers provided toxic fill for little league field project

A sports field construction company has filed a lawsuit against its suppliers over contaminated materials used in a little league baseball field project in Wantagh, NY.

Jun 5, 2025

SUNY Korea introduces new master's program in data science

SUNY Korea Stony Brook is introducing a master's degree program in data science.

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Sports

Ex-Giants and Jets Wife Runs for Congress

The wife of former New York Giants and New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress has announced her run for New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District. Attorney and former Penn State athlete Tiffany Burress is seeking the seat currently held by Rep. Nellie Pou.


Sports

Desai is Now #1 in the Country

Smithtown East High School junior Trishna Desai delivered a historic performance recently, bowling an impressive 804 series. The milestone marked the first 800 series recorded in Suffolk County girls bowling in more than six years, a rare achievement that immediately turned heads across the county. Desai’s remarkable series featured game scores of 268, 279, and 257, showcasing consistency, power, and precision throughout the set.


Sports

Mangano Makes More History

Shoreham-Wading River wrestler Gavin Mangano added another historic achievement to his résumé by capturing his fourth Eastern States Classic championship. Widely regarded as the toughest in-season wrestling tournament in the East, the Eastern States Classic once again showcased Mangano’s dominance on the mat.