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Stony Brook University celebrates Black History Month focusing on African Americans' labor contributions
Stony Brook University (SBU) is set to commemorate Black History Month in February with a series of events, performances, and discussions that celebrate the culture and history of the Pan-African community.
Brookhaven Town Clerk launches 2025 Mobile Office tour at local library
On January 21, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle took his 2025 Mobile Office to the Port Jefferson Free Public Library at 100 Thompson Street in Port Jefferson.
Stony Brook University's Erin Kluge leads sustainability efforts
Erin Kluge serves as the sustainability coordinator at Stony Brook University.
AI platform influencer simplifies promotional post creation
Researchers from Stony Brook University have introduced an AI-powered platform called Influencer, aimed at simplifying the creation of promotional posts for individuals with limited design experience.
Crime Analysis Center: a Decisive Tool for Law Enforcement
The tech-rich facility is staffed with crime analysts and law enforcement personnel from a number of agencies, including the Suffolk Police, District Attorney, Sheriff, Probation Department, and Child Protective Services.
Blaze Busters Battle For Rights of Volunteers
Fire officials from across Long Island met over the weekend to formulate a legislative agenda to support the state’s volunteer emergency workers. They’ll lobby Albany on a slate of recommendations to keep the volunteer rate up and assist those who serve.
The Governor’s Bloated Budget
Anyone hoping that the governor will cut spending and give the taxpayers a break will be sorely disappointed by her $252 billion spending plan, a bloated budget that’s $19 billion more than last year.
George Santos: Trump Strength Forces Colombia to Blink
Tensions between the United States and Colombia escalated dramatically when President Trump announced retaliatory measures against Colombian President Gustavo Petro after the latter refused to allow two U.S. military flights carrying deported Colombian citizens to land on Colombian soil.
Suffolk County Fireman Relates to California Wildfires
SSP spoke with Bill Biondi, Commissioner of the Mastic Beach Fire Department, about preparedness, forest management, physical demands, and family concerns for their loved ones as they are out there fighting the fire.
William Floyd School District Innovates in Teaching Civics and Government
William Floyd School District (WFSD) is a statewide leader in teaching government and civics from sixth through high school. Whether it is teaching the basics of how government works, the art of compromise, getting along with people with a different POV, or learning about media bias – WFSD is getting it done.
William Floyd Students Learn About How Government Works
They are learning that you can disagree with another person and still like them. And, more importantly, they are learning that you can engage in respectful discourse and even learn a little from someone you think is “wrong-headed”.
Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Jan. 18
1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
CAST interim director on North Fork Polar Plunge: 'It has a wonderful sense of camaraderie'
The third annual Polar Bear Plunge at Veterans Beach on Peconic Bay in Mattituck is expected to draw a few hundred participants on Sunday, Jan. 26, to brave the cold in support of two community groups.
Staten Island woman sues NYPD over alleged civil rights violations during arrest
A Staten Island woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that her civil rights were violated during an arrest by New York City police officers. The complaint, filed on January 7, 2025, by Deanna Callari, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, targets the City of New York and several NYPD officers, including Robert Aviles.
Richmond University Medical Center accused of negligence following data breach
A class action lawsuit filed against Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) alleges that the hospital failed to protect patients’ sensitive information after a 2023 data breach exposed the personal and health details of over 675,000 individuals.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending Jan. 18
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 18.
Shoreham-Wading River Becomes League Champs
The Shoreham-Wading River Boys Track Team clinched the League Championship for the second consecutive year.
Macchia Named Gatorade Player Of The Year ... Again!
William Floyd High School senior Zariel Macchia keeps making headlines and her achievements are becoming legendary for the school and Long Island.
Hold Your Horses, Folks: What Trump’s Wind Energy Halt Means for Sunrise Wind
The Trump administration’s monkey wrench of a “thwack” thrown dead-smack into the heart of wind energy comes after his predecessor Joe Biden gave a blind greenlight to many things green from the Northeast to Idaho, and everywhere beneath and in between.
“Man on the Street:” Pros and Cons of Wind Energy
With President Trump taking aim at the wind energy industry in his first days back in office, the South Shore Press Man on the Street asked residents what they thought about it.
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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.
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.
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.