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Custer Institute vice president: Saturday night stargazing is ‘quite popular'
The Custer Institute in Southold, Long Island’s oldest public observatory, is drawing large crowds for its Saturday night stargazing events, which offer a chance to view the "parade of planets" this month.
Lawsuit alleges unlawful detention by City of New York leading to civil rights violations
A lawsuit has been filed against the City of New York and unnamed correction officers over allegations of unlawful detention at Rikers Island.
Lawsuit alleges sexual harassment by supervisor at NYC Department of Transportation
A New York City employee has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The complaint, filed on January 7, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, targets the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and Reynaldo Cabezas.
State System for Children Needs Intervention
A system that serves children with disabilities is broken, prompting state officials to call on the Department of Health to fix it. At a press conference in Albany to raise awareness of the problem, legislators said the Early Intervention Program's online portal is experiencing serious technological issues.
The Colonials Are Crowned The Kujan Champs Again
The team, led by head coach Tony Mecca, took home the title with an outstanding overall tournament that included two overall champions, four second-place finishes and a total of 15 student-athletes placing in the top six.
The Jet Has Landed Home
The Jets have hired Aaron Glenn to be their new head coach. Glenn was the top defensive coordinator on the market from the Detroit Lions, but Jets fans remember #31 fondly from his time playing corner for Gang Green.
Eastport-South Manor Indoor Track Win The Title
They were led by Coach Brian Methven who was named coach of the year in Class B in December. The track team has been outstanding and now can call themselves one of the best teams on the island, led by one of the best coaches.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Jan. 18
2 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Former Scout Reunited with Bugle a Half Century Later
Back a half-century ago, Boy Scout Troop 414 in Center Moriches acquired a bugle and needed someone to play it. South Shore Press reporter Bob Chartuk was a trumpeter in the junior high school band at the time and stepped up to fill the role.
Stony Brook hosts quantum education leadership conference on March 12
Stony Brook University is set to host the International Year of Quantum 2025 Educational Leadership Conference on March 12.
Study links WTC exposure duration to brain changes among responders
As the 25th anniversary of the World Trade Center (WTC) attacks approaches, a study by Stony Brook Medicine researchers highlights long-term health concerns for WTC responders.
Stony Brook's Keith A. Chadwick joins Triological Society; wins research excellence award
Keith A. Chadwick, MD, MS, a member of Stony Brook Surgery’s Division of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (ENT), has been inducted as an Active Fellow into the American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society, Inc., known as the...
Exhibition explores myth and tech at Suffolk County Community College
Suffolk County Community College is set to host an exhibition titled "Drone Beuys: Origins" at the Sagtikos Art Gallery.
Study links WTC exposure duration with brain amyloidosis among responders
Stony Brook University researchers have found evidence of amyloidosis in the brains of some World Trade Center (WTC) responders, nearly 25 years after the attacks.
Trump Promises Kept on Day One
Shortly after being sworn in for his second term, President Donald Trump wasted no time in issuing Executive Orders to keep the promises he made to the American public.
South Shore Press Analysis: President Biden Planted Policy and Political Landmines to Sabotage Trump
Trump took immediate exception to Biden restricting 635 million acres to offshore oil and gas drilling, a move meant to stifle the new President’s strategy to grow the economy.
Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Jan. 18
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 18.
Milestones Celebrated by Public Relations Pro
The stars came out to celebrate the man who helped them become stars. Public relations pro Todd Shapiro was feted all week for two remarkable milestones: his 60 birthday and 30 years in business representing who’s who in the political, celebrity, and corporate world.
Runners Hit the Road for Local Causes
“On your mark, get set, give back” was the call as hundreds of runners took off on a 10-mile course to benefit two local causes: Helping Makes U Happy and Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck.
WFSD STEM Teacher Named New York State Master Teacher
Janine Baumiller, a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teacher at William Floyd Elementary School and the William Floyd Learning Center, was recently selected to join the prestigious New York State Master Teacher Program, a professional development and networking community which promotes and celebrates the work of the state’s high-performing STEM teachers.
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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.