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First Flushes Coming Through the New Forge River Sewer System
Toilet flushes mark milestone in Suffolk’s environmental history.
Mustangs Put Up a Defensive Wall In the 4th to Win the Title
When the dust settles and people talk about this Mount Sinai girl's basketball team, they will remember this amazing defensive effort as the defense clamped down to give them the win and the Suffolk Class A title.
Hills East Plays Lockdown Defense to Send Them to the LI Championship
Half Hollow Hills East are your Suffolk AAA championships after beating William Floyd this weekend.
Cause of the Sunrise Conflagration: S’mores
Suffolk Officials and law enforcement confirmed that a series of fires that burned 420 acres of pine barrens over the weekend were accidentally started by a family trying to light a backyard fire to make S’mores.
Wildfire containment efforts underway as investigation continues into Pine Barrens blaze
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine were present during the efforts to combat the Westhampton Wildfires over the weekend.
William Floyd High School students create leprechaun traps for St. Patrick’s Day
Students from William Floyd High School's Freshman Class Council teamed up with the Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS) club for a St. Patrick’s Day-themed arts and crafts activity.
Let The Madness Begin
As we enter March Madness season it's important to remind fans that March Madness isn't named tournament madness for a reason. The tournament is all anyone thinks about but this week we begin the big conference tournaments and that is where the madness really begins.
Pine Barrens Ablaze: Town Officials React to Saturday's Wildfires
"This is a coordinated effort to make sure this does not turn into 1995," Supervisor Pancio said in reference to the Sunrise wildfires that torched 4,500 acres of wooded land and about a dozen homes nearly thirty years ago.
Massive Wildfire Breaks Out in the Westhampton Pine Barrens
A devastating wildfire broke out in the Pine Barrens Saturday afternoon resulting in a declaration of a state of emergency. Over 400 acres were burned.
Suffolk Says Thanks for Heroic Sunrise Fire Effort
Gratitude on tap for those who fought the fire.
Rapid Response Contains Pine Barrens Blaze, 1995 Conflagration Avoided
Residents breathe a sigh of relief as s repeat of the devastating 1995 fire is averted.
From the Newsroom: Disagree Without Being Disagreeable
South Shore Press reporter Deborah Williams was on a stroll when I received what has become one of the most memorable texts I’ve ever received.
Residents Speak Out at Hauppauge Rally
Residents speak out at Hauppauge rally. Here’s what they had to say.
Where drivers found cheapest premium gas across Suffolk County in week ending Mar. 1
2 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Mar. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
New York Wants to Spend Taypayer Funds for Trans Surgery for Inmates and Put Men in Women’s Prisons
New York’s Senate and Assembly have both introduced bills (S1049/A5478) that would use your tax dollars to pay for transgender surgeries for prisoners.
Women’s History Month – Elevating Women Fighting for the Second Amendment
Bellantoni became known in Suffolk County for her vigorous defense of Suffolk County residents against the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) for serious infringements of their Second Amendment rights.
Trump Declares March 2025 Irish-American Heritage Month
The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens couldn’t be happier about it. March is the month of all things Irish and this is just one more thing elevating Irish culture and pride in Irish heritage and stories.
Suffolk Legislature Seeks Applicants for Page Program
Hands-on opportunity to get involved with county government.
$78.5 Million for William Floyd School Improvements, $0 Impact on Taxpayers
Unique opportunity for residents to vote on $78.5 million in school improvements at no additional cost to taxpayers.
Preservation Boost for Historic Moriches Home
Historic Hawkins House receives preservation boost.
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Not A Lot of Games, But Plenty of Production
Over the course of a fantasy baseball season, there are always a few players who slip through the cracks despite putting up strong numbers. Sometimes it is because they lack name recognition. Other times it is because they play a position that tends to be overlooked. Most often, however, fantasy managers simply forget about a player who missed time with an injury and focus only on the overall statistics.