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Incident Overview: From March Hospitalizations to Bail-Free Release
Timeline of charges for gummy poisoning suspect Wilmer Castillo Garcia.
Stony Brook Dam Stalemate Persists One Year Later
Dam impasse keeps residents isolated.
From the Newsroom: Communists Hijacked the Democrats
The South Shore Press took a deep dive into the issue of bail reform in New York State with team coverage over the arrest and quick release of Castillo Garcia. He’s the Guatemalan national accused of selling gummies laced with deadly drugs to kids within the William Floyd School District.
Stony Brook Medicine hosts cooking classes for children using rooftop farm produce
More than a dozen children participated in cooking and nutrition classes at Stony Brook Medicine, where they learned about healthy eating habits and how to prepare meals using fresh produce.
Afghan teens find opportunity through Stony Brook's Pre-College Summer Program
Two Afghan teenagers, Tabby Hooram and Fatima Rajaye, recently participated in Stony Brook University’s Pre-College Summer (PCS) program, gaining exposure to college-level coursework and campus life.
Stony Brook University receives grant for faculty community focused on AI ethics
A team at Stony Brook University has been awarded a $55,000 grant from the State University of New York’s Innovative Instruction Technology Grants (IITG) program.
Stony Brook professor examines economics behind growing U.S. immigrant detention system
Nancy Hiemstra, an associate professor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Stony Brook University, has released a new book examining the economic drivers behind the U.S. immigration detention system.
Adventureland’s Helping Hands endows pediatric dentistry scholarship at Stony Brook
Adventureland’s Helping Hands Foundation has created an endowed scholarship for residents in the pediatric dentistry program at the School of Dental Medicine.
The Moon Ball is Back
This past weekend there was the battle of New York in a preseason game when the Giants took on the Jets in the stadium that both of them call home. While the final score can be some small bragging rights for one team or another, it's still the preseason so the score of the game means very little in the big picture.
Shell-ebrating Suffolk’s Oyster Comeback at First Ever Jamboree
Rebirth of the Long Island Oyster is celebrated at first ever jamboree.
Sayville Teen Arrested in Smith Point Beach Stabbing
Teens clashing down the beach from the Oyster Jamboree leads to stabbing.
Kansas City’s $17 Million Grocery Flop Is a Warning for New York
Kansas City grocery store flop bodes ill for Mamdani plan for government-run stores in New York.
Assemblyman DeStefano Hosts ‘Coffee with a Cop’ in Bellport
“You never know what the street will tell you:” Coffee with a Cop in Bellport
State Officials Outraged Over “No-Bail” Release in Cannabis Poisoning
Charged with poisoning children, pusher walks free thanks to cashless bail.
Tierney Angered After Indicted Guatemalan Foreign National Released
Suffolk County DA expressed outrage that Garcia was not held on bail, considering his alleged crimes against children and flight risk to evade prosecution.
Rare Deer Spotted in East Patchogue
“At first l thought it was a goat,” said Leslie Lenahan of her stranger visitor.
Shorefront Park in Patchogue to Get New Playground Equipment
Shorefront Park in Patchogue will receive about $340,000 in a New York State grant to upgrade the playground in Shorefront Park.
Stony Brook names Jennifer Almquist as chief of staff to President Goldsmith
Jennifer Almquist has been appointed chief of staff to Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith, with her tenure beginning on August 18, 2025.
Jennifer Almquist named chief of staff for Stony Brook University president
Stony Brook University has appointed Jennifer Almquist as chief of staff to President Andrea Goldsmith, effective August 18, 2025.
Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 9
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 9.
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Sachem's Bella Galeas Captures NYS Pentathlon Championship
Sachem East standout Bella Galeas has added another remarkable achievement to an already impressive athletic résumé, capturing the New York State Pentathlon Championship and cementing her place among the state's elite athletes.