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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Nor’easter, Icebergs, and a Narrow Escape
A winter excursion across Shinnecock Inlet almost leads to disaster for these two surfers.
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.
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.
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.
Long Island Dems Support Trump’s Epic Fury
Congressional Democrats begrudgingly support Trump on Operation Epic Fury.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.