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Aug 14, 2025

The Ducks Celebrate L.I. Jewish Heritage

The game brought thousands of fans out to celebrate Jewish pride, community, and solidarity with Israel, as well as their hometown Ducks.

Aug 14, 2025

College Football Future Plays That Will Pay Off

College Football is back and it is time we start to look at futures plays. When we discuss futures plays most times people gravitate towards who will win the National Championship and who will win the Heisman award

Aug 13, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Aug. 9

2 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Aug 13, 2025

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 9

1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook researchers tag sharks off Fire Island to study local populations

Researchers from Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) recently conducted a shark tagging expedition in the New York Bight, off the coast of Fire Island.

Aug 13, 2025

Killer Films marks 30 years with retrospective at Metrograph curated by Christine Vachon

Killer Films is marking its 30th anniversary with a retrospective at Metrograph, an independent movie theater in New York City.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook hosts summer camp supporting young people who stutter

A week-long camp at Stony Brook Southampton brought together children and teens who stutter, offering them a supportive environment to embrace their voices and build confidence.

Aug 13, 2025

William Floyd High School senior receives violin scholarship from Murphy’s Music

William Floyd High School senior Kaelyn Green has been named a recipient of the Bob Murphy Violin Shop scholarship.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital ranks among top ten New York hospitals

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as a 2025-26 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, moving up to the No. 10 spot in New York State among more than 203 hospitals.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook joins SUNY leadership in DC to advocate for federal research funding

SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. visited Capitol Hill on July 22 to advocate for federal support of SUNY campuses, including Stony Brook University.

Aug 13, 2025

Brookhaven Town Clerk discusses services with Albert Tinnie Senior Club

On August 6, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle attended the monthly meeting of the Albert Tinnie Senior Club at the Gordon Heights Fire Department.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook University recognizes student art installations with commemorative plaques

Members of the Campus Beautification Committee (CBC) at Stony Brook University have marked two recent student art installations with commemorative plaques.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook student-athletes mentor local youth through annual LILTA summer programs

For the second consecutive year, Stony Brook University student-athletes engaged with middle and high school students as part of the Long Island Latino Teachers Association (LILTA) Summer Programs.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook University installs state’s first solar-powered micro-mobility charging station

Stony Brook University has installed New York State’s first EnerFusion solar-powered micro-mobility charging station, located outside the Chapin Apartments on East Campus.

Aug 13, 2025

Patchogue’s Gene Perry Leads New York’s Volunteer Firefighters as FASNY President

The South Shore Press sits down with FASNY President Gene Perry

Aug 13, 2025

Long Island Cares: Harry Chapin Food Bank Awarded Grant to Aid East End Veterans

The non-profit learned it was awarded a $50,000 grant by New York State back in June.

Aug 13, 2025

A Journey into the Sunken Forest

Take a walk through the Sunken Forest with South Shore Press Robert Chartuk.

Aug 13, 2025

Middle Island Man Charged For Selling Fentanyl and Animal Cruelty

Fentanyl distribution and animal cruelty charges alleged against Middle Island man and his girlfriend.

Aug 13, 2025

Galka on Riverhead's Polish Town Fair: 'It’s going to be a great weekend'

Riverhead’s Polish Town Fair is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend, marking a major milestone for one of the region’s longest-running cultural festivals.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook welcomes record class at Renaissance School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony

A group of 141 students officially began their medical training at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) during the White Coat Ceremony held on August 8 at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

Romaine Floats Yaphank Market for Local Produce Hub

No need to go to the Bronx for local produce under a plan by County Executive Ed Romaine.


State

Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming

Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.