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From the Newsroom: Random Thoughts During Easter Week
It is a beautiful time of year filled with hope and optimism as we enter Easter Week, the holiest season of the entire calendar.
Point Break Perfection at the Edge of Ahipara
Tag along with South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk as he rides the waves at Shipwreck Bay.
Councilwoman Bonner marks Little League season start in Farmingville
Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the North Shore Little League's Opening Day ceremonies on April 5 in Farmingville, New York.
Detroit retirement system sues research organization for securities fraud amid revenue shortfall and investor losses
The Police and Fire Retirement System of the City of Detroit has filed a lawsuit against a leading clinical research organization, accusing it of securities fraud.
Ex-NYC workers sue city over vaccine mandate alleging religious discrimination
A group of former New York City employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against the city and unnamed officials, alleging that the city’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate policies violated their religious rights.
Brentwood teacher files federal lawsuit alleging racial harassment by school district employee
A teacher has filed a lawsuit against the Brentwood Union Free School District and employee Kevin Coyne, alleging workplace discrimination and harassment in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Brewport Coffee House Joins MMSCL, Blending Books and Brews in Shirley
Brewport Coffee House marked the opening of its third location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 12, at the newly renovated Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library (MMSCL)
Through Kelp and Caverns: Exploring the Depths of a New Zealand Marine Preserve
Join South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk for a dive at a world famous New Zealand preserve.
Spiritual Leader of Suffolk County Catholics Delivers Holy Week Homily
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Center Bishop, The Most Reverend John O. Barres, delivered a homily on Palm Center for the 1.2 million baptized Catholics in Suffolk and Nassau Counties.
BUSTED! A Nationwide Narcotics Ring Centered Around a Centereach-Set Dark Web Den
DA Tierney announced a big-time drug trafficking bust - a 109-count indictment that spawned 21 arrests - on Friday, April 11th.
Supervisor Panico Provides Mastic-Shirley Update
Home Goods, Five Guys, and a new bank for Mastic-Shirley.
Stefanik Finds New Home in Her Old House
Women continue to take on leadership roles in the Trump Administration.
Making Showers Great Again in Under 13,000 Words
President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) aimed a pet peeve many Americans have when doing the simple daily task of taking a shower. The order called ‘Maintaining Acceptable Water Pressure in Showerheads’ repeals the 13,000-word regulation defining ‘showerhead’.
Former Wildcat Erb is Lighting Up the Ivy's
Former Shoreham-Wading River girls' lacrosse star Catherine Erb is putting on a show in the Ivy Leagues and has just won the Ivy League Player of the Week.
Coach Megna Get to Win 100
This week William Floyd High School boys’ varsity lacrosse head coach Desmond Megna accomplished a goal that very few coaches can get to when he won his 100th career game.
400 Saves for Pat-Med Star
This week Patchogue-Medford's star goalie reached a milestone when she saved her 400th game in net.
Fired nurse sues Mercy Medical Center, alleging age bias, retaliation, and unsafe practices
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Mercy Medical Center and its parent organization, Catholic Health System of Long Island, Inc., accusing them of age discrimination, retaliation, and unlawful termination.
McCormick pushes for federal funding for Stony Brook University and Medicine priorities
Stony Brook University Interim President Richard L. McCormick visited Washington, D.C., on April 2 to meet with members of the New York congressional delegation and their senior staff.
University Orchestra to perform at Staller Center on April 29
The University Orchestra is scheduled to perform a concert on April 29 at the Staller Center for the Arts.
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Bo Knows Fantasy
This week, the New York Mets lost out on Kyle Tucker and quickly pivoted to Bo Bichette, and for fantasy purposes, this is an absolute win for Bichette managers and those targeting the star. You will hear talk that Bichette is switching positions, and long term that is why some teams were hesitant to commit to lengthy contracts, but for fantasy players, that should not matter at all.
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.
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.