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No Time To Rest - The 2026 Super Bowl Odds
As the green and white confetti was still falling from the sky many sports bettors around the country barely allowed themselves a minute to reflect and enjoy the big game win, they were already looking at 2026.
Suffolk Swimmers Standout At The Championship
Rocky Point junior Trevor Green won the Section XI Championship in both the 100-yard Individual Medley and the 200-yard backstroke.
Local Officials Freak Out Over MTA Payroll Tax
They first tried it in 2009, and the public backlash was so heavy they rolled it back. And now, as if New Yorkers aren’t taxed enough, they’re thinking about it again: a payroll tax to shovel more money at the black hole known as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
South America Crime Fighter Offers U.S. a Hand in Corralling Criminals
Nassau Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, has assigned 10 detectives to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and offered the use of his county’s jails to hold prisoners for deportation.
Straight Out of a Gillian Flynn Novel: Sagamore Aide Arrested for Sexual Conduct with Teenage Human Trafficking Victim, Post-Rescue
The cross between “American Horror Story” and “Twin Peaks: Long Island Edition” did not fade away with a happy ending ride off into the sunset upon an emotionally aching father’s movie-like one-man rescue mission of his month-long missing daughter.
William Floyd School District announces two-hour delay due to weather
Due to anticipated weather conditions, the William Floyd School District has announced a two-hour delay for Wednesday, February 12.
The American Nightmare: “The Brutalist” Should win Best Picture (PREDICTION)
With one press conference canceled and another event hilariously reported to a full day early, my Friday afternoon slate freed itself up on Feb. 7th. Ergo: this crime reporter and lifestyle columnist hybrid of late could get back to doing what he has historically done best, and used to do damn-near exclusively: watching movies, and writing about them.
Lawsuit alleges town zoning changes constitute illegal property taking
Kincade Enterprises LLC has taken legal action against the Town of Brookhaven over zoning changes they claim illegally restrict development on their property.
Lawsuit accuses Town of Hempstead and BusPatrol of illegally issuing 80,000 school bus tickets
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Town of Hempstead and BusPatrol America for allegedly issuing unauthorized traffic tickets using unapproved monitoring systems across multiple school districts.
Stony Brook innovators honored on National Inventors' Day
The Office for Research and Innovation, along with Intellectual Property Partners (IPP), took the opportunity on National Inventors’ Day to honor the contributions of Stony Brook University inventors.
Stony Brook hosts inaugural B.R.I.D.G.E.S., promoting interdisciplinary research among graduates
The inaugural B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Cross-Departmental Graduate Research Conference took place on January 30 at Stony Brook University's Student Activities Center, marking a significant milestone for graduate students across various departments.
Stony Brook hosts grant writing workshop with NEH & ACLS experts
The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook University is organizing a regional grant application writing workshop on February 27.
Artisan market at Stony Brook University highlights student creativity
Stony Brook University is set to host a new Artisan Market, organized by the Auxiliary Services Association (ASA) Department of Engagement and Guest Experience.
Whaling Museum assistant director calls Deep Sea Adventure: 'a lot of fun'
The Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor is offering Deep Sea Adventure as well as Monster Mayhem for children and adults to take a technology-enhanced journey into one of the region’s biggest attractions: the sea
Dems Cave on Delaying Special Election Start Date
It appears the plan hatched by Democrats in the State Legislature and halls of Congress to give Governor Kathy Hochul new powers to delay special elections in New York State is dead.
Mount Sinai = Perfection
Not only did the boys win the title but they also did so by being perfect. They ended their season undefeated by beating Kings Park in their last game this week 65-58.
Wrestler Mangialino Stands Alone Atop The Record Books
Mangialino earned win No. 169 this season, beating the old school record. He's been adding to the total since and has more to go at the league and potentially county tournament.
Fantasy Baseball - Catching Some Power
Catchers are like tight ends in the fantasy community. You either love them or hate them, and each team's entire draft philosophies rely heavily on your catching approach.
Social Media Posts Take Ugly Turn About Proposed Mosque in Shirley
“Funny how everyone forgot about 911 and all is wonderful now,” Vincent Gentile said. His comment was followed by, “Wow, super racist,” from Amanda Green.
Black Conservatives Weigh in for Black History Month - There is no One Way to be Black
February is Black History Month and on the heels of the recent presidential election, The South Shore Press will be listening to the points of view of Black Conservatives and Republicans that are often overlooked, and even ridiculed, by the mainstream press.
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A New Ice Rink Coming to Brookhaven
This week, Dan Panico announced that during the planning board portion of the Town Board meeting in March, there will be a site plan hearing for a proposed new hockey rink at the former Brookhaven campus of Dowling College.