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Mar 17, 2026

South Shore Press Video Vault: March Madness Grind, Inside a Pro Bettor’s Day

For professional sports bettors, March Madness is less about buzzer-beaters and bracket pools and more about survival.

Mar 17, 2026

Suffolk Courts Launch Women’s History Month Panel

The Suffolk County Courts launched their 2026 Women’s History Month celebration with a Women in the Law panel at the John P. Cohalan Jr. Court Complex, drawing more than 100 female high school students from districts across Suffolk County.

Mar 17, 2026

Center Moriches Students Compete in Battle of Classes

Students at Center Moriches High School came together in a spirited display of teamwork and school pride during the school’s annual Battle of the Classes.

Mar 17, 2026

ESM Students Honored at Brookhaven Black History Night

Students from the Eastport-South Manor Central School District were recognized for their academic excellence and leadership during the Town of Brookhaven’s 35th annual Black History Night celebration.

Mar 17, 2026

Family Service League Names New CEO Kerri Smith

Family Service League (FSL), a longtime Long Island nonprofit providing essential human services, has announced the appointment of Kerri Smith as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.

Mar 17, 2026

Assemblywoman Giglio Joins Rally for Disability Funding

Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio joined disability advocates and service providers at a rally in Brentwood calling for increased state funding to support individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

Mar 16, 2026

Trump Fraud Task Force Puts New York On Notice

Trump follows South Shore Press investigative series with anti-corruption task force

Mar 16, 2026

The Buffalo Nonprofit Scandal: Another Albany Cover-Up in Plain Sight

A Minnesota-like scandal may be brewing in New York.

Mar 16, 2026

Do We Have New Bracket Betting Rules?

With the arrival of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, it is once again the time of year when analysts and sports outlets begin publishing trends and statistics from past tournaments.

Mar 16, 2026

Port Jefferson’s Director of Physical Education Honored

The Port Jefferson School District announced this week that its Director of Physical Education, Mr. Sherrard, was recognized for outstanding leadership and contributions to physical education and athletics during the annual Suffolk Zone Professional Awards Dinner.

Mar 16, 2026

Silbert and Vuono Place Top 5 in NYS

Bowlers from Section XI delivered another strong showing this weekend at the New York State Division I boys bowling individual championship held at Strike 'N Spare Lanes. Several competitors from Suffolk County finished near the top of the standings, continuing a successful run for Long Island bowlers at the state level.

Mar 16, 2026

The Pins Keep Falling for Suffolk Girls Bowling

Bowlers from Section XI delivered an impressive showing this week at the New York State individual girls bowling championships, placing four athletes among the top six finishers and highlighting the strength of Suffolk County’s bowling programs.

Mar 16, 2026

Suffolk's New Hall of Fame Class

The Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026, recognizing a distinguished group of athletes, coaches, officials, and contributors who have made lasting impacts on sports across Suffolk County. The class will be honored during an induction ceremony on May 21 at 6 p.m. at Flowerfield.

Mar 16, 2026

Are We Forgetting Mike Trout?

For years, the question surrounding Mike Trout in fantasy baseball was simple: how early should you draft him? Now the conversation has shifted to something far more complicated — what exactly should fantasy managers do with him?

Mar 16, 2026

Team USA Paralympic Team Wins Gold

The United States men's national para ice hockey team added another chapter to its historic run this week, defeating the Canada men's national para ice hockey team to capture the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy.

Mar 16, 2026

Library Event Examines Women Under British Rule

A conference at the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library later this week will examine how women on Long Island lived, worked and endured during the American Revolution, when the island spent more than seven years under British occupation.

Mar 16, 2026

Bay Shore Wins LI Championship

The Bay Shore Marauders boys' basketball team captured the Long Island championship once again, defeating a familiar opponent in the Baldwin Bruins boys' basketball team 66–62 on Wednesday night at Farmingdale State College.

Mar 16, 2026

The Colonials Make a STATEment

The William Floyd Colonials girls' varsity basketball team is moving on in the New York state tournament after delivering a dominant performance in the quarterfinal round.

Mar 16, 2026

William Floyd Fights Until the End

The William Floyd Colonials boys basketball saw its season come to a close this weekend after a hard-fought battle in the NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Tournament quarterfinals.

Mar 16, 2026

Will Senate Republicans Kill The SAVE Act?

Voter ID and no illegal immigrants voting on the table with Trump’s Save America Act.

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Conservatives Slam Albany Budget Delay, Extenders

New York’s prolonged state budget impasse drew sharp criticism Tuesday from the state Conservative Party, which mocked Democratic leaders while arguing that the ongoing stalemate may be inadvertently benefiting taxpayers.