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Oct 22, 2024

NYS Announces Free SUNY and CUNY Applications for New York Students

In this rough economy, any savings from any place will help regular working families. Application fees can really add up if a student is applying to multiple schools and this is a welcome relief at a time when food and energy costs are crushing the average family budget.

Oct 22, 2024

Stony Brook University Hospital recognized among top stroke care providers for ten years

Stony Brook University Hospital has been recognized as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care by Healthgrades® for the tenth consecutive year.

Oct 22, 2024

Stony Brook Medicine announces leadership changes in community medical divisions

Stony Brook Medicine has announced leadership changes within its Stony Brook Community Medical (SBCM) and Meeting House Lane (MHL) divisions, effective November 1, 2024.

Oct 22, 2024

Suffolk student joins EF Future Nobel Laureates Scholarship Program

Stefanie Karayoff, a student at Suffolk County Community College and resident of Ronkonkoma, has been accepted into the EF Future Nobel Laureates Scholarship Program. This initiative is developed in collaboration with the Nobel Prize Museum and the Forum on Education Abroad. It aims to provide students with opportunities to experience global challenges firsthand.

Oct 22, 2024

Brentwood Islanders Lions Club aids Suffolk County Community College's food pantry

The food pantry at Suffolk County Community College has received support from the Brentwood Islanders Lions Club. This assistance is part of an effort to help students who face difficulties affording basic necessities. The recent drive organized by the club plays a significant role in reducing food insecurity among students on campus.

Oct 22, 2024

New model helps predict catalytic behavior under varying conditions

Chemists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have introduced a new theoretical framework aimed at predicting catalyst behavior with greater accuracy.

Oct 22, 2024

Plaintiff accuses Iris Energy Limited of misleading investors about high-performance computing capabilities

A class action lawsuit accuses Iris Energy Limited of misleading investors about its capabilities in high-performance computing. Filed by Paul Williams-Israel on behalf of affected shareholders, the suit alleges that false statements inflated stock prices and caused financial harm.

Oct 22, 2024

Hauppauge Firefighter Receives Hispanic Heritage Month First Responder Award

Yesenia Torres, 45, a Smithtown resident, and nine others were presented their awards by New York State Senator Monica Martinez (D-Brentwood).

Oct 22, 2024

Running on Plenty: USMC Vet Legislator Completes Suffolk Marathon 10K in 22-Pound Vest for Military Suicide Awareness

The winning route not just for first-place finishers, but for all who signed up cast its starting point in Babylon Village before crossing the Robert Moses Causeway to end at Bay Shore's Gardiner County Park.

Oct 21, 2024

Collectors Clamoring for Trump Portrait by Local Artist

Artist Elaine Thompson has done it again, winning rave reviews and hot sales of her new work, "Trump—The Party of Lincoln." She's created stunning portraits of Theodore Roosevelt, George Washington, and John F. Kennedy, and expects to soon sell out 2,500 limited edition prints of the 45th president.

Oct 21, 2024

Circuit Rideshare Route Added to Improve Brentwood Transit Woes

A rideshare company “going green” in mission and in practice, Circuit—established in 2011—stresses eco-friendliness and carbon neutrality.

Oct 21, 2024

Long Islanders Lovin' It: President Trump's McDonald's Drive-Thru Shift

Even if Trump's challenge of Harris' past employment is futile, with large outlets confirming McDonald's did not respond to their employment record inquiries, his visit still signifies the upper hand he holds over his opponent, according to his immovable backing.

Oct 21, 2024

Cash Aplenty in Congressional Races

Running for Congress gets more expensive with every campaign, and local candidates have been raking in the cash to compete.

Oct 21, 2024

The Knicks Have Their Eyes On a Title Run

This Knicks team should make people take notice though. Not only were the Knicks one of the best teams in the league last season, but they made a headline grabbing trade in the off season.

Oct 21, 2024

World Series Preview

It's not only the best player on the planet in Aaron Judge against the man chasing him for that title in Ohtani, but it's also the two most storied franchises in baseball history going head to head. Oh yeah, there is also the aspect of the two most populated cities and the largest bankrolls in baseball to take into consideration.

Oct 21, 2024

The Commack Brothers Connect For 3 TDs

Lincoln Riggs completed 5 of 8 passes, including three touchdown passes to his brother Andrew Riggs for visiting Commack (3-3).

Oct 21, 2024

Woman Killed and Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash

Location:  Westbound Long Island Expressway, near Exit 68, Yaphank

Oct 21, 2024

Brookhaven council members discuss roles with students at education center

On October 18, Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich visited the Sunshine Alternative Education Center (SAEC) in Port Jefferson Station. The purpose of their visit was to engage with students about their responsibilities as members of the Brookhaven Town Council. Dr. Carol Carter, Administrator/Prevention Professional, also participated in the event.

Oct 21, 2024

Stony Brook microbiology program honored by American Society for Microbiology

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Stony Brook University's Renaissance School of Medicine has been recognized as a "Milestones in Microbiology" site by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM).

Oct 21, 2024

The Election Showdown—A Turning Point for America?

As we edge closer to November, the presidential race feels more chaotic than ever. From billionaires flexing their financial muscles on both sides to Vice President Kamala Harris making unexpected moves—like her recent sit-down with Fox News—this election cycle has thrown us a curveball. Add to that President Trump's latest rally, this time in New York's Madison Square Garden, and it feels like nothing is off the table. Politics as we know it seems suspended, with a no-holds-barred approach to winning.

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State

New York Seeks More Volunteer Firefighters Amid Decline

New York’s volunteer fire and emergency services are facing a gradual decline in personnel, prompting renewed efforts to recruit and retain volunteers across the state.


Video Vault

South Shore Press Video Vault: Blown Calls and Not Knowing Rules Leads to NFL Officiating Crisis

In this episode of the South Shore Press Video Vault, Sports Director Tom Barton joins host Stefan Mychajliw to tackle what many are calling an officiating crisis in the NFL.


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Brookhaven Boaters Warned: Renew Slips Before February 1st

If you want to secure a boat slip in Brookhaven, you better move fast if you haven't already.