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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.
$78.5 Million for William Floyd School Improvements, $0 Impact on Taxpayers
Unique opportunity for residents to vote on $78.5 million in school improvements at no additional cost to taxpayers.
Preservation Boost for Historic Moriches Home
Historic Hawkins House receives preservation boost.
Suffolk's Squads Dominate at State Championships
Suffolk County has not one, not two, not three, but four different Cheerleading Champions after a wildly successful New York State Championship weekend.
Local Gymnasts Bring Home Titles
At the New York State Championship Meet this week a number of Suffolk student athletes excelled in the girls gymnastics competition.
Fantasy Baseball - Twin Killing
In fantasy baseball, much like real life, the best ability is availability. We often see fantasy baseball managers organizing and setting up their teams in a way to make sure they have roster flexibility and get the most at bats as possible per squad.
South Shore Press Video Vault: Many Lawmakers Pitching a Plan to Create a "DOGE" for New York State
Does NYS need a version of DOGE? Some state and federal lawmakers believe so.
Whitman birthplace director on margarita glass paint night: 'We're trying to be more creative'
The Walt Whitman State Historic Site in South Huntington is offering a unique creative experience with its Paint & Sip: Starry Night Edition event, where participants can paint a margarita glass inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s iconic Starry Night.
Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending Mar. 1
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Mar. 1.
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Trump Backed Tex Hits a Home Run
Former New York Yankee Mark Teixeira has hit a virtual home run once again, this time off the field. Teixeira, affectionately known as “Tex” during his playing days, won his Republican primary this week, securing 61 percent of the vote to succeed GOP Representative Chip Roy in southwest Texas.