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Sweetbriar Nature Center Announces ‘Taps and Talons’ and ‘Owl Prowl’
Migration season is here and what better way to learn more about it with a cold brew in hand while supporting the Sweetbriar Nature Center.
King of the Sting - High School Hot Wing Eating Contest is On!
Sayville-n-Spice shop is putting South Shore high school seniors to the test on how much hot wing spice they can handle.
South Shore Press Video Vault: Former Prosecutor John Deaton on the Charlie Kirk Assassination
A former United States Senate candidate in Massachusetts and former prosecutor breaks down what happens next in the Kirk assassination investigation
William Floyd students and staff participate in annual Smith Point Bridge Run for Literacy
More than 40 members of the William Floyd School District took part in the 24th annual Smith Point Bridge 5K Run for Literacy on September 6.
William Floyd varsity field hockey team focuses on playoffs with veteran leadership
The William Floyd varsity field hockey team enters the 2025 fall season with a roster dominated by experienced juniors and seniors, most of whom are returning from last year.
NYS Conservative Party Chairman Reflects on 9/11
My Catholic church, Saint Ephrem’s, lost nine parishioners. My high school, Xaverian, saw 23 alumni perish.
9/11 Remembrance: Memories of Bill Mathesen
Reporter Robert Chartuk shares memories of Bill Mathesen, his friend who perished on 9/11.
Kirk Honored at Yankee Stadium
Wednesday night Americans mourned as activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during his Turning Point event at Utah Valley University.
Next Generation of Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services Weigh In
Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services (SCFRES) is going all out to make sure that younger voices and perspectives are heard.
Water Mains Upgraded in Mastic Beach as Part of Countywide Infrastructure Push
Water, water for Mastic Beach thanks to new mains.
Flare Gun Foul: West Babylon Retirement Community Resident Shoots Man in Face
“I’ve lived in Manhattan, I’ve lived in San Francisco, I’ve lived in Boston, and nothing ever happened. I move to Suffolk County, in a retirement community, and my neighbor shoots me in the face.”
Domestic Devastation: Brentwood Woman Found Stabbed to Death in Her Home
After receiving a 911 call, officers responded to Melida Velasquez' West White Street abode just before 5:30 that evening. She was reportedly found in an upstairs bedroom with several knives sticking out of her.
Local Leaders React with Anger and Grief After Charlie Kirk Killed in Shooting
Anger follows shooting of Conservative icon.
Zeldin, NYS GOP, and Kassar React to Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Turning Point Executive Director, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
Drive Electric LI chair Mascali: EV showcase in Copiague will 'educate Long Islanders about the benefits of driving electric vehicles’
The Long Island Family Festival in Copiague will highlight an electric vehicle showcase on Sunday, Sept. 14, offering potential buyers a chance to meet EV owners, test-drive vehicles, and learn about limited-time federal and state incentives before the $7,500 federal tax credit expires at the end of the month.
Center Moriches Math Teacher Heads to Championships
Lauren Harris will compete in the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo later this month. Harris is a Center Moriches High School math teacher and the American record-holder in the 20-kilometer race walk.
Stony Brook receives NYSERDA grant for innovative hospital-based hydrogen storage pilot
Stony Brook University has been awarded a grant exceeding $4.9 million from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to develop a demonstration project focused on clean hydrogen storage.
Perseverance rover finds organic-rich mudstones on Mars; possible biosignatures reported
Data from NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover have shown that rocks recently discovered in Jezero crater are mudstones containing organic carbon.
Stony Brook University prepares for annual CommUniversity Day celebration
Stony Brook University will host its annual CommUniversity Day on Saturday, September 27.
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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.
Deputy Sheriff Dexter: Meet Suffolk’s newest K9 officer
Already having assisted in numerous investigations—including tracking down a suspect who fled from a DWI crash—2-year-old Dexter has been hard at work even before assuming his official title on October 2, said Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon.
Mazzarella staffer receives Mastic Beach Conservancy Award
Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella proudly announced that his Chief of Staff, Timothy A. Rothang, has been awarded the 2025 Trailblazer Award by the Mastic Beach Conservancy.