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Mar 3, 2026

South Shore Press Q&A: Barton on Baseball

As Major League Baseball spring training gets underway, anticipation is building among fans eager to see how their teams will perform in the months ahead.

Mar 3, 2026

Students Donate Art to Stony Brook Hospital

"Art from the heart" was on full display as middle school students in the Smithtown Central School District turned creativity into compassion.

Mar 3, 2026

35 Suffolk Correction Officer Recruits Sworn In

The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office welcomed its newest class of correction officer recruits during a swearing-in ceremony held at the Yaphank Correctional Facility.

Mar 3, 2026

All Abilities Fair Welcomes Local Families

The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library welcomed dozens of families for its All Abilities Awareness Fair, an afternoon dedicated to promoting inclusion, accessibility and community connection at the main library in Shirley.

Mar 3, 2026

Holocaust Survivor’s Son Speaks to Students

Holocaust education came to life at Smithtown High School East and Smithtown High School West , as Dr. Bernie Furshpan shared his family’s powerful story of survival with 10th grade students.

Mar 3, 2026

SSP Review: Democrats Pleaded With Jeffrey Epstein to Attend Hochul Fundraiser

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s name appears in a tranche of emails included in materials commonly referred to as the “Epstein files,” according to copies of correspondence reviewed by the South Shore Press.

Mar 3, 2026

Police: Man Flees Stop in Stolen U-Haul

A Mastic Beach man was arrested after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop in a stolen U-Haul van, driving recklessly through several Suffolk County communities and becoming involved in a hit-and-run crash, police said.

Mar 3, 2026

Vaping Awareness Month Urges New Yorkers to Quit

March marks Vaping Awareness Month, and the New York State Quitline is using the occasion to spotlight the health risks of electronic cigarettes while encouraging residents to take advantage of free quitting resources.

Mar 3, 2026

Center Moriches library to host children’s gardening program March 16

The Center Moriches Free Public Library will host Kids Can Grow! Organic Gardening for Children and Their Parents on Monday, March 16, offering hands-on instruction for children and connecting families to the library’s seed lending program.

Mar 3, 2026

Albany’s Climate Mandates Are Driving Up Costs for New York Families and Small Businesses

Guest Editorial: 
New Yorkers are already struggling under the highest cost of living in the nation.

Mar 3, 2026

Man Indicted in Farmingville Stabbing Death

A 57-year-old Brazilian man has been indicted on murder and other charges in the fatal stabbing of his estranged wife inside her Farmingville home, a killing authorities say unfolded in front of the couple’s teenage daughter.

Mar 2, 2026

A Nor’easter, Icebergs, and a Narrow Escape

A winter excursion across Shinnecock Inlet almost leads to disaster for these two surfers.

Mar 2, 2026

Results, Not Rhetoric, In Iran Strike

A single night of decisive military action abroad triggered an unexpected political realignment at home, reshaping Washington’s debate over strength, deterrence, and America’s role in the world.

Mar 2, 2026

Ladies of the Legislature Unite For Women’s History Month

Five of Suffolk’s 18 legislators are marking Women’s History Month by leading a countywide professional clothing drive to help women step confidently into new opportunities.

Mar 2, 2026

Sachem North Wresting Sets New Records

This past weekend marked a pair of historic firsts for Sachem North High School in the wrestling program, highlighted by milestone performances on both the boys’ and girls’ sides at the New York State Championships.

Mar 2, 2026

Long Island Dems Support Trump’s Epic Fury

Congressional Democrats begrudgingly support Trump on Operation Epic Fury.

Mar 2, 2026

Mastic Beach librarian on Spinnin' Wax vinyl event: 'A great experiment'

The Mastic Beach Satellite Branch will host its first-ever Spinnin’ Wax Vinyl Listening Party on Thursday, March 5, inviting record fans of all genres to bring a favorite album and listen together.

Mar 1, 2026

West Indian Advocacy Group Accuses NYC Officials of Discrimination

The West Indian Semaroon Tribe has launched a legal battle against New York City officials over alleged constitutional violations and discrimination related to cannabis enforcement policies.

Mar 1, 2026

Plaintiff Alleges Excessive Force Against NYC Police Officers

A man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York alleging brutal treatment by police officers during an arrest near his home in Kings County.

Mar 1, 2026

Brooklyn Resident Accuses City Officials and Neighbors of Coordinated Harassment Campaign

A Brooklyn woman has taken legal action against the City of New York and numerous individuals over an alleged scheme designed to evict her from her home through harassment and false reporting.

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Crime

Salvadoran Gets 25-to-Life for Basement Murder

Darwin Josue Maldonado Vanegas, 32, was convicted in March after a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder and weapons charges in the April 2025 killing of 24-year-old Daniel Nunez-Hernandez.