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May 25, 2024

How to Spend $4.5 Million in Brookhaven? You Decide

The Town of Brookhaven wants to hear from you on how to spend almost $5 million on improvements in downtown North Bellport.

May 25, 2024

Students Honor Suffolk County's Top Cops

Students and staff at Waverly Elementary School in Holtsville wanted to show police their gratitude and appreciation for keeping Suffolk County safe.

May 25, 2024

Long Island State Veterans Home Honors Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo was one of many local leaders to attend a solemn and somber ceremony at the Long Island State Veterans Home, where as we honored and remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation and paid tribute to our local veterans.

May 25, 2024

Long Island Officials Serious about Retail Crime

Organized Retail Crime (ORC) was the headline of a recent summit called by Congressman Anthony D'Esposito (R-Island Park) and attended by more than a dozen officials and business reps.

May 25, 2024

Training Time for Medford Fire Department Stations 1 and 2

While Medford Fire Department Station 2 blaze busters were busy training on Truck 5, Medford Fire Department Station 1 probationary firefighters probationary firefighters joined their counterparts to train together on search/victim removal skills.

May 25, 2024

New Flavor Spices up Setauket

There's a big time spice of Mexican flavor in the old "Old Fiends Tavern in Setauket, as a new restaurant is calling 130 Old Town Road its new home.

May 25, 2024

The Lions Stay Unbeaten

The Lions remained undefeated on the season and this has been a season of records as they also set the mark for most points scored in a Unified basketball game with 72.

May 24, 2024

NYS Conservative Chairman Blasts Governor Hochul over "Clown" Comment

New York Governor Kathy Hochul pulled no punches, ripping supporters who showed up to President Trump's rally in the Bronx, calling the Make America Great Again (MAGA) faithful a bunch of "clowns."

May 24, 2024

Suffolk County Taxpayers on the Hook for Student Loan Debt

Biden defies Supreme Court again with $7.7 Billion in new student loan debt transfer to taxpayers

May 24, 2024

Baby Boy Barton on Board at the South Shore Press

The newest edition of the South Shore Press sports team has arrived! Sports reporter Tom Barton and his wife Abby welcomed the newest edition to their growing family: Finnegan James Barton.

May 24, 2024

Ward Melville Meets Real Heros

With a playoff game on the horizon and a championship in their sights the Ward Melville boys lacrosse program took time out of their practice schedule to visit some real heros. No, not their lacrosse idols, but rather they visited the Stony Brook Veteran's Home.The boys spent the day at the home and devoted their time to meet with and enjoy the company of those that served. Ward Melville's head coach Jay Negus said the visit was "Truly a humbling experience," and then said "Thank you for your service gentleman. Ward Melville Lacrosse appreciates you!"

May 24, 2024

Dom Dominates as Player of the Year

LaFroscia was named the Region XV Player of the Year after putting up a .408/.502/.669 slash line for the sharks. He also scored 65 runs, had 62 RBI and 6 home runs this past season. The numbers don't stop there. In just 51 games played he had 69 hits and 24 doubles, but he was also patient at the plate and was able to take 29 walks. Once he got on base he was a problem for the opposing catchers as well with 28 steals in just 31 attempts.

May 24, 2024

" The war Is over — the rebels are our countrymen again." General Ulysses S. Grant, Appomattox Court House, April 9th, 1865

Memorial Day was originally established as "Decoration Day" by General John A. Logan and other Union veterans of the Civil War on May 30th, 1868.  Three years after the fall of Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia and the remaining Confederate forces, the war was always a dark reminder over the brutality of this conflict that tore America apart for four years.

May 23, 2024

Commack's Duo Qualify for State Tournament

They won a three-set match in the county semifinals against a good Westhampton duo, who were the runners up last season and then beat the #1 seeded Ward Melville duo 6-3, 7-6 to take home the title. They actually were down 5-2 in the second set but came storming back for the win.

May 23, 2024

Schwindel Is a Star

Schwindel led the team in batting average, with an incredible .500 avg, on base percentage, which was .577 and he also had the most hits of the week with 11. On the season the former big leaguer's .360 average is good for 5th best in the Atlantic League and just a mere 5 points off the 2nd place mark. He also ranks inside the top ten in runs scored, home runs, RBI and he is top five in hits.

May 23, 2024

Smithtown honors WWII hero as Memorial Day Grand Marshal

Smithtown, NY - During World War II, 58 members of the Smithtown Fire Department served in the armed forces.

May 23, 2024

Suffolk County Students Lay Wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

To honor all who made the ultimate sacrifice defending freedom here at home and around the world, Rocky Point Middle School eighth grade students placed a memorial wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This was one part of the eighth grade class educational trip to Washington D.C.

May 22, 2024

East Quogue Schools Awarded Mental Health Grant

The grant funds will be allocated directly to benefit students and the school community

May 22, 2024

Connetquot Community Comes Together to Promote Mental Health Awareness

The Connetquot Central School District community came together to support the student-led community initiative, "Using Our Voices" Mental Health Run/Walk.

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Stay Melo: HOF Knicks Star Plugs Cannabis Brand in Farmingdale

Strain Stars will welcome the perennial All-Star on Saturday, April 19th for 1-3 p.m. meet and greets.


State

Who Will Run Against Hochul for Governor of New York?

The South Shore Press had a conversation with New York State Conservative Party Chair, Gerry Kassar on his thoughts who might be considering a race for the Governor’s office from the Republican/Conservative side of the race.


Local

Greenport brewery founder on Reggae Fest: 'a kickoff of summer'

Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. in Peconic is planning a bigger-than-ever Reggae Fest for Saturday, May 3, with top acts and plenty of craft brews.