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Aug 28, 2024

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.

Aug 28, 2024

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.

Aug 28, 2024

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.

Aug 28, 2024

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.

Aug 28, 2024

Suffolk County Community College announces Fall theatre season lineup

Suffolk County Community College Fall 2024 Theatre Season

Aug 28, 2024

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.

Aug 28, 2024

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.

Aug 28, 2024

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.

Aug 28, 2024

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.

Aug 28, 2024

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.

Aug 28, 2024

Suffolk County Community College announces Fall theatre season lineup

Suffolk County Community College Fall 2024 Theatre Season

Aug 28, 2024

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.

Aug 28, 2024

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.

Aug 28, 2024

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.

Aug 28, 2024

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.

Aug 28, 2024

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.

Aug 28, 2024

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.

Aug 28, 2024

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.

Aug 28, 2024

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.

Aug 28, 2024

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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Education

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.


Sports

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.”


Opinion

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.