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The Shen Den Opens in Patchogue
New York State Senator Dean Murray was one of many local dignitaries along with family and friends of business owner Rebecca Perry, who celebrated the grand opening of "The Shen Den" her new establishment located at 450 Waverly Avenue, Building 3, in Patchogue.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Aug. 24
2 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
William Floyd School District opens comment period for 2024-25 safety plan
The William Floyd School District has announced the availability of its Districtwide Safety Plan and Emergency Remote Instruction Plan for the 2024-25 school year. This initiative, mandated by the Project SAVE Law (Safe Schools Against Violence in Education: Commissioner of Education Regulation 155.17), aims to ensure the safety, health, and security of students, faculty, and staff.
West Islip man sentenced for fatal beating of aunt's dog
Peter Minichello, 22, of West Islip, has been sentenced to four months in jail followed by five years of probation and received a lifetime ban on owning animals. This follows his guilty plea for beating his aunt's Chihuahua-mix dog named "Pup-Pup," resulting in severe injuries that led to the dog's death.
Suffolk County Community College announces Fall theatre season lineup
Suffolk County Community College Fall 2024 Theatre Season
Colvin Center hosts visiting scholars from Indonesia West Bank
For the third year in a row, the Marie Colvin Center for International Reporting at the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) will host two visiting fellows. The visitors are part of an international program designed to strengthen fellows' media, communications, and leadership skills in their home countries.
Gearing Up For The Gridiron
Each team selected a handful of players to come up and stand besides their coach for pictures, while each coach discussed the players accomplishments and what they meant to the team and school on and off the field.
NYS Kicks in Cash for Culvert
The Brookhaven Highway Department received a $910,000 New York State grant to replace the culvert that carries water from Swan River beneath the Barton Avenue overpass in East Patchogue.
West Islip man sentenced for fatal beating of aunt's dog
Peter Minichello, 22, of West Islip, has been sentenced to four months in jail followed by five years of probation and received a lifetime ban on owning animals. This follows his guilty plea for beating his aunt’s Chihuahua-mix dog named "Pup-Pup," resulting in severe injuries that led to the dog's death.
William Floyd School District opens comment period for 2024-25 safety plan
The William Floyd School District has announced the availability of its Districtwide Safety Plan and Emergency Remote Instruction Plan for the 2024-25 school year. This initiative, mandated by the Project SAVE Law (Safe Schools Against Violence in Education: Commissioner of Education Regulation 155.17), aims to ensure the safety, health, and security of students, faculty, and staff.
Suffolk County Community College announces Fall theatre season lineup
Suffolk County Community College Fall 2024 Theatre Season
Colvin Center hosts visiting scholars from Indonesia West Bank
For the third year in a row, the Marie Colvin Center for International Reporting at the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) will host two visiting fellows. The visitors are part of an international program designed to strengthen fellows’ media, communications, and leadership skills in their home countries.
Connetquot School District Prepares for Opening Day
Connetquot Central School District held several new student orientations ahead of the start of school, welcoming the incoming classes.
Mather Hospital Participates in "Day of Service"
Fifty members from Mather Hospital's leadership team recently took part in the hospital's second annual day of service to the community, volunteering with Coastal Steward Long Island (CSLI) at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai and at Bethel Hobbs Community Farm in Centereach.
Ask Your Fellow Veteran: How a Dog Can Help You Live Longer
The Relationship between dogs and people is deep and old. Dogs and people began living together over 15,000 years ago. The connection was natural because both people and dogs are social beings, and both benefit mentally (and often physically) from strong social bonds.
Patchogue Man and His Dog Saved From Drowning by SCPD
Ethan Brako was crabbing at Mascot Dock and Marina when his dog, Brina, a two-year-old pit bull, jumped into the water at approximately 3:26 a.m.
Babe Ruth Is Still Setting Records
The great Bambino might have retired almost 90 years ago, but he is still setting records. Babe Ruth's game-worn jersey from the 1932 World Series against the Cubs sold this week for more than $24 million dollars. Ruth famously pointed into the stands and hit a home run where observers said he predicted.
Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act introduced by SBU and Rep. LaLota
In close partnership with the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), Stony Brook University's Office for Federal Relations collaborated with Rep. Nick LaLota to introduce the Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to prevent significant cuts to New York hospitals' Medicaid payments.
William Floyd High School celebrates summer graduation for class of 2024
On Monday, August 26, William Floyd High School celebrated 30 seniors who became the newest William Floyd alumni as members of the Class of 2024. Graduates gathered in the high school auditorium with family, friends, faculty, staff, administration, and members of the Board of Education to celebrate this milestone achievement.
Stony Brook University's Eta Theta wins best chapter award from Pi Sigma Alpha
For the second consecutive year, Stony Brook University's Eta Theta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, has been awarded a Best Chapter Award.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Bad Bunny gets some Super Bowl competition
Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA is countering Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show with “The All-American Halftime.”
From the Newsroom: The South Shore Press in Butler. PA
After spending a few days in and around Butler, Pennsylvania, with South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk, I truly question how one troubled young man was able to fire shots at President Trump at the Butler Farm Fairgrounds.