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Jan 9, 2026

The Background of Nicolas Maduro

He destroyed his country and now he’s in U.S. custody.

Jan 9, 2026

Flood Mitigation Project Completed in Center Moriches

Road project designed to help keep the waters clean.

Jan 9, 2026

First Responders Connect With Residents at “Meet the Paws” Event

First responders and Suffolk County K-9 teams met with residents at a “Meet the Paws: Coffee with a Cop” event.

Jan 9, 2026

Brookhaven Youth Bureau Announces Winter Coat Drive

Warming up the winter through Brookhaven’s coat drive.

Jan 9, 2026

Suffolk Closeup

Karl Grossman examines the race for New York Governor.

Jan 9, 2026

Luciano on Port Jefferson Ice Festival: 'This is the biggest ice festival on Long Island'

Guinness World Record ice sculptor Richard Daly will headline the seventh annual Port Jefferson Ice Festival on Saturday, Jan. 31, and Sunday, Feb. 1, when thousands of visitors are expected to attend the winter event in the village.

Jan 9, 2026

Business Group Welcomes New Leaders

They are a powerful force for Long Island business and regional economic development.

Jan 9, 2026

Sachem North Wins Team Championship

Sachem North made the most of its home mat advantage, capturing the team championship at the Joe Davidson Memorial Tournament with an impressive showing from top to bottom.

Jan 9, 2026

Sachem Alum Named Sportswriter of the Year

Sachem alum Rich Cimini has been named New York State Sportswriter of the Year for the third time by the National Sports Media Association, further cementing his status as one of the most respected voices in sports journalism. This year, Cimini shares the prestigious honor with Steve Serby of the New York Post.

Jan 9, 2026

Brookhaven Clerk Kevin LaValle Takes Oath for Second Term

Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin J. LaValle has begun his second term with a renewed push toward modernization, efficiency, and expanded online services.

Jan 9, 2026

Grills, Gold, and the Lost Art of Bling

From Boris the Jeweler to Mr. T, a look back at the original architects of hip-hop flash.

Jan 9, 2026

Connetquot Schools compete in Hour of Code

Computer coding Competition at Connetquot.

Jan 9, 2026

U.S. Moves to Exit Dozens of Global Organizations

They are not in the best interest of America, so Trump bails from global organizations.

Jan 9, 2026

INTERFACE Toy Drive Reaches Families Across Brookhaven

7,375 kids get gifts thanks to Brookhaven toy drive.

Jan 9, 2026

Sky-High Electric Bills Blamed on Hochul Deal

PSEG deal was driven by politics, Blakeman charges.

Jan 9, 2026

Brutal Slide for Purchasing Power of American Workers

Gold prices rise, American purchasing power drops.

Jan 9, 2026

The Quiet Winter Gathering of Long Island’s Starlings

Starlings in America have Shakespeare to thank.

Jan 8, 2026

Romance & Cigarettes Recap — Interview With John Turturro

Star interview with John Turturro.

Jan 8, 2026

The Rotunda Legacy: A Family Standard of Excellence

Center Moriches sports has a long and storied history, but few families have left a mark quite like the Rotundas. Mike and Jennifer Rotunda have four children, and all of them have excelled in Center Moriches athletics, particularly on the soccer field.

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The King is Back in the South Shore Press

The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.


Sports

Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off

This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.


Sports

Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling

The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.