Latest News
Brookhaven Budget Blown on Big Landfill Mess
Their ongoing landfill issue—though indisputably being addressed at this juncture—constitutes a massive hole blown smack through the town’s prospective budget.
Rebels with a Coordinated Cause? An LI Lens Unto Teens 'Doing Donuts' and Drag Racing
The police responded to the scene at approximately 1:15 a.m., and upon dispersing, a motorist sped off—fleeing the area at an alarmingly high velocity.
BREAKING NEWS: The First Edition of the South Shore Press Newscast
The first edition of the South Shore Press Newscast with Guest George Santos.
Four indicted in Suffolk County prostitution case involving police officer
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of four individuals, including a Suffolk County police officer and an Islip High School teacher, for allegedly running multiple brothels in Suffolk County. The accused, Frank Saggio, George Trimigliozzi, Steven Arey, and Dana Ciardullo, face charges of enterprise corruption and promoting prostitution.
DEA's national effort focuses on safe disposal of prescription drugs
The DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for October 24th.
William Floyd High School girls' tennis advances to playoffs for 22nd straight year
The William Floyd High School girls' varsity tennis team has concluded a successful season, securing their place in the playoffs for the 22nd consecutive year. Under the guidance of head coach David Pia, the Colonials achieved a 10-2 record in League IV and a 14-2 overall standing. Their performance has earned them a No. 4 seed, granting them a first-round bye and setting up a second-round home playoff match on October 22 against either No. 13 Sachem or No. 20 Eastport-South Manor.
Shirley man sentenced for attempted murder outside ex-Congressman Zeldin's home
Noah Green, a 20-year-old resident of Shirley, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in a gang-related shooting incident that took place in front of former U.S. Congressman Lee Zeldin's home in October 2022. The sentence includes five years of post-release supervision. Green pleaded guilty to charges including Attempted Murder in the Second Degree after shooting at three individuals and injuring two.
Brookhaven Lab hosts FOQUS program to foster quantum science collaboration
Over two days in June, 29 graduate students, faculty members, and administrators from minority-serving institutions gathered at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory. They participated in the Faculty Outreach for Quantum-Invested UniversitieS (FOQUS) program, co-hosted by the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA) and Brookhaven Lab’s Office of Educational Programs.
Brookhaven completes $1.5M Shirley road paving project
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig have announced the completion of a paving project in Shirley, New York. The project involved resurfacing 21 roads and was completed at a cost of approximately $1.5 million.
Career EDGE program offers free job readiness training for women
The Town of Brookhaven Women's Services Division is set to launch its Career EDGE Job Readiness series on October 29. This initiative aims to assist unemployed and under-employed women in acquiring professional skills, expediting their job search, and boosting confidence through weekly training sessions, personalized career coaching, and networking opportunities.
Local Legislator Lobbies White House for FEMA Cash
Kennedy goes on to stress that partisan politics need not come into play when weighing a matter that demands swift resolution. She says residents of her community hold cherished memories from childhood and beyond of Stump Pond, a result of the damming of the Nissequogue River, and will not be able to create more without the approval of said emergency declaration.
The Men in the Arena: From 'Reagan' to 'Megalopolis'
Spoiler Alert: unfortunately, The Avengers do not show up at the end of either film.
Betting On The Postseason Bullpens
For sports bettors it means something entirely different. Tis the season to bet on the bullpens. That's right, while most of the sports world is hoping for lots of offense and those late inning heroics the smart sports bettor is betting against those kind of things happening and betting on the new way that teams are designed.
Top Cop Serves as Keynote at Domestic Violence Self-Defense Conference
Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon Jr. served as the keynote speaker at the Brookhaven Town Domestic Violence Self-Defense Conference. Suffolk County's "Top Cop" shared the critically important work of the Sheriff's Office Domestic Violence Unit.
Yaphank Junior Fire Visits SCPD
During their tour, the teens, who range in age from 12 to 17, were given a tour by PSD Marc Francois, and received a behind the scenes look at the 911 call center and the SCPD museum.
South Shore Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Photo caption: In celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Frank P. Long Intermediate Schoolstudents shared their cultural identities by bringing in an item from home that representstheir culture. They showcased why it is important to respect and honor other cultures. Thecelebration culminated with a classroom fiesta, complete with desserts.Photos courtesy of the South Country Central School District
Exploring Brookhaven National Lab
Kreamer Street Elementary School second grade students recently took a field trip to Brookhaven National Laboratory. During their excursion, they enjoyed interactive STEM learning activities.
Lawmakers Call on Hochul to Crack Down on Pill Pushing Docs
New York State Senator Dean Murray (R,C - E. Patchogue), New York State Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C - Northport), and several members of the New York State Senate Republican Conference have sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, urging her to provide funding in the upcoming budget to help close a loophole in the I-STOP Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).
125 Years Strong
Congratulations and God bless the brave men and women of the VFW Post 492, Port Jefferson Station. The group that defended freedom here at home and around the world recently celebrated its 125th anniversary, New York State Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio and New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo.
Calling All Costumed Dogs for Halloween
The Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center's 2024 "Howl-o-ween Doggie Costume Parade" will be held on Saturday, October 27 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Video Vault
Daily Feed
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.