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Mar 3, 2025

William Floyd Students Hospitalized After Eating Pot Gummies

The William Floyd School District made an announcement to the public on social media about an incident involving marijuana gummies being distributed at the middle school.

Mar 3, 2025

Connetquot Honors “Digital Heroes”

In celebration of Digital Learning Day the Connetquot Central School District honored and recognized teachers around the district who are leading the way in utilizing and integrating digital tools, dubbing them “Digital Heroes.”

Mar 3, 2025

Take a Load Off, Softee: Beloved Ice Cream Truck Franchise Docks at East Islip Storefront

Mister Softee has taken over the 195 Carleton Avenue in East Islip storefront previously in operation as Pam's Ice Cream Shoppe.

Mar 3, 2025

The White Sox Can't Be That Bad ... Can They?

Last season the Chicago White Sox finished the regular season with just 41 wins. That number went way under the Vegas posted total for wins on the future market and also with 121 losses set the record for the most losses of all time, beating the 1962 Mets long standing mark.

Mar 3, 2025

William Floyd wrestlers advance to state championships after county success

Two wrestlers from the William Floyd girls' wrestling team have made history at the inaugural Suffolk County Championships.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook University launches 10-week geothermal energy program

Stony Brook University has launched a 10-week program focused on geothermal energy, which began on March 4.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook University receives $12M grant for marine energy research

The Atlantic Marine Energy Center, a part of the Department of Energy, has allocated $12 million to a research project at Stony Brook University aimed at advancing marine energy.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook University celebrates Women's History Month with diverse events

Stony Brook University is marking Women's History Month this March with a series of events and activities under the theme "Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations."

Mar 3, 2025

Brookhaven announces recipients of the 2025 Women’s Recognition Awards

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has revealed the recipients of the 2025 Women's Recognition Awards.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook professor joins RAD-AID mission to improve healthcare in Cape Verde

The new year presented an unexpected opportunity for Joseph Whitton, a clinical assistant professor and program director of Radiologic Technology/MRI at Stony Brook University.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook student recognized for contributions to humanities research

Laci Burton, a University Scholar at Stony Brook, has been named the URECA researcher of the month for March.

Mar 3, 2025

Stellar Show for South Shore Skywatchers

Skywatchers gathered along the South Shore to see the Planetary Parade were treated to an incredible sunset.

Mar 3, 2025

Bird Flu Worries Continue on Long Island

The Deadly Outbreak Behind the Rising Egg Prices.

Mar 3, 2025

Wind Cables Coming Through

Onlookers flow in to view once-in-a-lifetime installation.

Mar 3, 2025

Free Mulch/Wood chips at Many Town Locations

Spring is almost here and so is free mulch/wood chips from Brookhaven Town.

Mar 3, 2025

South Shore Statesman to Wed

Meet the Suffolk couple who announced their nuptials.

Mar 3, 2025

Black Conservatives Speak Out: “I left the Democrat Plantation.”

Civil and Constitutional Rights Attorney, Tricia Lindsey, spoke with SSP about her thoughts on being black, a woman, and a Republican. Lindsey pushes back on the idea that being black or a woman dictates how she should think and vote.

Mar 3, 2025

Guest Editorial: A Tale of Two States on Illegal Immigration

While Laredo is roughly 407 miles from the heart of Beaumont, the consequence of an unprotected border extends far beyond just Southeast Texas.

Mar 3, 2025

New York real-estate firm accuses multiple Hong Kong entities of crypto-fraud scheme

A New York real-estate developer has filed a lawsuit against several individuals and entities accused of orchestrating a crypto-fraud scheme known as pig-butchering scams that cost him over $3.6 million dollars.

Mar 3, 2025

Construction companies accused of wage violations

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against multiple construction companies alleging they failed to pay overtime wages according to federal and state laws.

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State

Push on for Tier 6 Pension Reform

Fix Tier 6 is the rallying cry in Albany as Albany works through the legislative session.


Local

Free Trees in the Town of Brookhaven

On Arbor Day (Friday, April 25), the Town of Brookhaven will hold its annual tree seedling, mulch, and compost giveaway in the South Parking Lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville from 1:00-6:00 p.m.


Doctor sues New York homeowners' association for religious discrimination and harassment, seeks over $1 million in damages

A first responder and medical doctor is embroiled in a legal battle against his homeowners' association, alleging discrimination and harassment based on his religion.