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Feb 1, 2025

Guide on how to effectively paint your window trim

Painting window trim can refresh a home's appearance, offering a cost-effective way to enhance curb appeal.

Jan 31, 2025

Teacher on Dance for PD in Water Mill: 'I absolutely love this program'

A dance program designed for people with Parkinson’s disease is now being offered at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill. The program, part of a global initiative that reaches 28 countries and over 300 communities, provides participants and their caregivers with an opportunity to improve balance and other skills through movement.

Jan 31, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Jan. 25

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jan 31, 2025

High school senior nominated for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

William Floyd High School senior Victoria Basharina has been nominated for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, an honor given to only 25 students in New York State.

Jan 31, 2025

John C. Pomeroy remembered for contributions to autism care at Stony Brook

Friends and colleagues gathered to remember John C. Pomeroy, MD, who passed away on January 12. Dr. Pomeroy was an associate professor of psychiatry and pediatrics and the founding director of the Matt and Debra Cody Center for Autism and...

Jan 31, 2025

Stony Brook nursing program ranks top ten in US News & World Report

The Stony Brook School of Nursing's online master's program has been recognized among the top 10 in the U.S. News and World Report Best Online Programs Rankings for the sixth consecutive year.

Jan 31, 2025

William Floyd High School hosts annual Comic Con for local elementary students

The William Floyd High School library recently hosted its second annual Comic Con event, transforming the space into a world of superheroes for visiting elementary school students.

Jan 31, 2025

William Floyd Middle School to host 'Annie Jr.' musical performance

William Floyd Middle School is set to present "Annie Jr.," an adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical, featuring the beloved character Annie in her first adventure.

Jan 31, 2025

New York’s Nuclear Ghost Haunts West Valley

As Gov. Kathy Hochul moves ahead with her plan to build atomic plants to supplement the intermittent power supply from green energy, a contaminated nuclear waste site continues to haunt Western New York. Opened in 1966, the West Valley nuclear fuel reprocessing plant operated for six years and left behind 600,000 gallons of high-level radioactive waste in underground tanks.

Jan 31, 2025

SSP Poll Analysis: Dems Down in the Dumps as Trump Soars

A new Quinnipiac Poll shows the Democrat Party and its policy platform are the most unpopular they have ever been since the organization started asking about individual political parties in 2008.

Jan 31, 2025

Half Hollow Hills Fencing Is As Sharp As Ever

The team completed an undefeated regular season for the first time in program history this week. With that unblemished record, Half Hollow Hills are also League I Champions for the third consecutive year.

Jan 31, 2025

Rocky Point Lady Eagles Soar To The Top

After being picked by 58 percent of pundits the Lady Eagles of Rocky Point emerged as the New York State Queens at the 2025 Journeymen Girls State Duals.

Jan 31, 2025

Stony Brook Baseball Signs A Bionic Arm

The team welcomed 5-year-old Jordan Marotta to the ball club this past week. Marotta is the youngest-ever recipient of a cutting-edge bionic arm.

Jan 30, 2025

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Jan. 25

2 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jan 30, 2025

New Tax Credit Could Aid Small Businesses to “Blow Their Own Horn”

Senator Monica R. Martinez and Assemblymember Jen Lunsford, with support from the Empire State Local News Coalition, introduced legislation to establish a first-of-its-kind tax credit for small businesses that advertise in local media outlets.

Jan 30, 2025

New Top Cop on Tap for Suffolk

Catalina, 57, relieves Acting Commissioner Robert Waring, who assumed the role at Romaine’s request as he searched nationwide for a new top cop. Waring, a 39-year police veteran, will return to his previous post as chief of department. Catalina succeeds Rodney Harrison, an appointee of former County Executive Steve Bellone.

Jan 30, 2025

NYS Senator Dean Murray: Don’t Believe the Media Hype

New York State Senator Dean Murray sent a message to taxpayers across the South Shore to clear up any potential confusion concerning proposed freezes and reductions in federal spending.

Jan 30, 2025

Connecticut resident sues City of Long Beach over unconstitutional vehicle seizures

A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Long Beach, accusing the municipality of violating constitutional rights through its "Boot and Tow" program.

Jan 30, 2025

Sheriff Toulon Praises Pick for New SCPD Commissioner

Catalina served at both the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office prior to his service with the Suffolk County Police Department.

Jan 30, 2025

William Floyd Graduate Lee Zeldin Confirmed by US Senate to Lead EPA

By a 56-42 vote, the United States Senate confirmed Zeldin’s appointment, with three Democrats joining Republicans in confirming Zeldin.

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Sports

Bo Knows Fantasy

This week, the New York Mets lost out on Kyle Tucker and quickly pivoted to Bo Bichette, and for fantasy purposes, this is an absolute win for Bichette managers and those targeting the star. You will hear talk that Bichette is switching positions, and long term that is why some teams were hesitant to commit to lengthy contracts, but for fantasy players, that should not matter at all.


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Ex-Giants and Jets Wife Runs for Congress

The wife of former New York Giants and New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress has announced her run for New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District. Attorney and former Penn State athlete Tiffany Burress is seeking the seat currently held by Rep. Nellie Pou.


Sports

Desai is Now #1 in the Country

Smithtown East High School junior Trishna Desai delivered a historic performance recently, bowling an impressive 804 series. The milestone marked the first 800 series recorded in Suffolk County girls bowling in more than six years, a rare achievement that immediately turned heads across the county. Desai’s remarkable series featured game scores of 268, 279, and 257, showcasing consistency, power, and precision throughout the set.