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Hundreds Rally for the Disabled
Wages for Direct Support Professionals same as McDonald’s, officials say not enough.
DOGE Report: Trump Speaks from the Oval Office
Critics seem more upset that the waste, fraud, and abuse are being exposed than they are about the waste, fraud, and abuse existing.
First Flushes Coming Through the New Forge River Sewer System
Toilet flushes mark milestone in Suffolk’s environmental history.
Mustangs Put Up a Defensive Wall In the 4th to Win the Title
When the dust settles and people talk about this Mount Sinai girl's basketball team, they will remember this amazing defensive effort as the defense clamped down to give them the win and the Suffolk Class A title.
Hills East Plays Lockdown Defense to Send Them to the LI Championship
Half Hollow Hills East are your Suffolk AAA championships after beating William Floyd this weekend.
Cause of the Sunrise Conflagration: S’mores
Suffolk Officials and law enforcement confirmed that a series of fires that burned 420 acres of pine barrens over the weekend were accidentally started by a family trying to light a backyard fire to make S’mores.
Wildfire containment efforts underway as investigation continues into Pine Barrens blaze
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine were present during the efforts to combat the Westhampton Wildfires over the weekend.
William Floyd High School students create leprechaun traps for St. Patrick’s Day
Students from William Floyd High School's Freshman Class Council teamed up with the Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS) club for a St. Patrick’s Day-themed arts and crafts activity.
Let The Madness Begin
As we enter March Madness season it's important to remind fans that March Madness isn't named tournament madness for a reason. The tournament is all anyone thinks about but this week we begin the big conference tournaments and that is where the madness really begins.
Pine Barrens Ablaze: Town Officials React to Saturday's Wildfires
"This is a coordinated effort to make sure this does not turn into 1995," Supervisor Pancio said in reference to the Sunrise wildfires that torched 4,500 acres of wooded land and about a dozen homes nearly thirty years ago.
Massive Wildfire Breaks Out in the Westhampton Pine Barrens
A devastating wildfire broke out in the Pine Barrens Saturday afternoon resulting in a declaration of a state of emergency. Over 400 acres were burned.
Suffolk Says Thanks for Heroic Sunrise Fire Effort
Gratitude on tap for those who fought the fire.
Rapid Response Contains Pine Barrens Blaze, 1995 Conflagration Avoided
Residents breathe a sigh of relief as s repeat of the devastating 1995 fire is averted.
From the Newsroom: Disagree Without Being Disagreeable
South Shore Press reporter Deborah Williams was on a stroll when I received what has become one of the most memorable texts I’ve ever received.
Residents Speak Out at Hauppauge Rally
Residents speak out at Hauppauge rally. Here’s what they had to say.
Where drivers found cheapest premium gas across Suffolk County in week ending Mar. 1
2 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Mar. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
New York Wants to Spend Taypayer Funds for Trans Surgery for Inmates and Put Men in Women’s Prisons
New York’s Senate and Assembly have both introduced bills (S1049/A5478) that would use your tax dollars to pay for transgender surgeries for prisoners.
Women’s History Month – Elevating Women Fighting for the Second Amendment
Bellantoni became known in Suffolk County for her vigorous defense of Suffolk County residents against the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) for serious infringements of their Second Amendment rights.
Trump Declares March 2025 Irish-American Heritage Month
The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens couldn’t be happier about it. March is the month of all things Irish and this is just one more thing elevating Irish culture and pride in Irish heritage and stories.
Suffolk Legislature Seeks Applicants for Page Program
Hands-on opportunity to get involved with county government.
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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.