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Sheriff Toulon addresses domestic violence at Brookhaven women’s conference
On October 5, the Town of Brookhaven Office of Women's Services and the Women’s Advisory Board organized their annual Women’s Conference at Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville. The event focused on domestic violence, a pressing issue affecting many individuals in the area.
The 2024 Vice Presidential Debate: Vance vs. Walz
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What Does an Estate Lawyer Do After Death
While it is not required to hire a lawyer to represent the executor of an estate, it is often a good idea to seek representation. We all know that estate planning lawyers assist with how real property, cash, investments, personal property and other assets will be distributed after death. This can be done by creating wills and trusts, through beneficiary designations and joint ownership of property. Depending on the type of assets, value of the assets, and who and how many are named as beneficiaries, it may be prudent to have legal advice as you navigate through.
Rangers & Islanders Season Betting Preview
The NHL season seems to sneak up on sports fans every year. With the NFL and College Football fully going and the baseball playoffs digging in, it becomes easy to overlook the start of the hockey season. For sports bettors that means missing out on some futures plays if you aren't cognizant of the beginning of the season.
Donald J. Trump for President Endorsement
It is with great pride, admiration and hope that the South Shore Press endorses Donald J. Trump for President of the United States. Godspeed.
Suffolk County Remembers the October 7th Massacre One Year Later
A year ago violent Hamas terrorists crossed into Israel, raided a music festival, murdered 1,200 civilians, and took over 250 people, some American, hostages into the dens and tunnels of their terror hiding places.
William Floyd honors Barbara McAdam as outstanding educator
Barbara McAdam has been named the 2024 William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator. Her journey in education began when she moved with her family from Ozone Park, Queens, to Brentwood in 1959. As a student in the Brentwood School District, she was inspired by her teachers who recognized and nurtured her talents in music, language, and writing.
Engineering student finds new direction through national lab internship
Samuel Henriquez Jr.'s career path took an unexpected turn when he discovered a flyer for the Community College Internships (CCI) program at Suffolk County Community College. Intrigued by the opportunity to work alongside scientists and engineers at a national laboratory, Henriquez applied for internships at Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory near Chicago.
Brian Heinz honored as outstanding educator by William Floyd Alumni Association
Brian Heinz has been named the 2024 William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator. Heinz is a well-known author of 20 children's books, which span both fiction and non-fiction genres. His works are known for their reflection of the natural world, often researched on location.
William Floyd Alumni Association honors five educators at annual award dinner
The William Floyd Alumni Association is set to host its 13th "Outstanding Educators" Award Dinner on Friday, October 18, 2024. The event will take place at the Rock Hill Country Club in Manorville, starting at 6:30 pm.
Smithtown hosts Fire Prevention Day activities on October 20
Fire Prevention Day is scheduled for October 20th this year. The Smithtown Fire Department invites families to join them for a day focused on fire safety education. Activities will take place along Elm Avenue in Smithtown, near Main Street, from noon until 3 p.m.
Sue Hersh posthumously awarded outstanding educator by alumni association
Sue Hersh, a former art teacher at William Floyd High School, has been honored posthumously as the 2024 William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator. Born in 1948 in Miller Place, New York, Hersh pursued her education at Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia and later earned a master's degree in social work from Stony Brook University.
Town clerk's mobile office tour visits local library
On October 3, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle visited the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in East Setauket as part of his "Mobile Office" initiative. This program is designed to facilitate interactions between residents and the Town Clerk, allowing them to have their questions answered and obtain essential information about the Town of Brookhaven.
Brookhaven achieves milestone with 300 petabytes stored at computing center
The Scientific Data and Computing Center (SDCC) at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory has achieved a significant milestone by storing over 300 petabytes of data. This makes it the largest tape archive in the U.S. for nuclear and particle physics experiments, according to Brookhaven Lab physicist Alexei Klimentov.
William Floyd honors Debra Flynn as outstanding educator of 2024
Debra Flynn has been named the 2024 William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator. Her journey in education began early, inspired by her second-grade teacher, Sister Bridget Marie. After earning a degree in elementary education from SUNY Oneonta in 1981, Flynn was hired to teach at John S. Hobart Elementary School.
Frank LaBianca honored as outstanding educator by alumni association
Frank LaBianca has been recognized as the 2024 William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1936 to Anna and Nunzio, LaBianca pursued his education at the New York School of Printing before obtaining a teaching degree from SUNY Oswego.
Plaintiff alleges construction company fired her due to pregnancy
Jennifer Mera has filed a lawsuit against Rockall Construction Corp alleging pregnancy discrimination leading to wrongful termination. The suit seeks various forms of relief including compensatory damages and punitive damages under federal law.
Plaintiff alleges excessive force by Nassau County Police
Antonio Ayala has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Nassau County and several police officers alleging excessive force during an incident near North Broadway Mall in Hicksville on December 21, 2023. The complaint seeks significant damages for violations of constitutional rights under multiple counts.
Sayers on Sweetbriar Nature Center's Spooktacular: 'There's going to be some mad scientists'
Participants will have their pick of fright intensity at the Sweetbriar Nature Center’s annual Spooktacular on Saturday, Oct. 12 with the biggest scare consisting of pop-out figures ready to startle those who dare intrude. The event takes place from 6-9 p.m. and is designed for those ages 7 and up.
Top Notes for Eastport-South Manor Student-Musicians
The Eastport-South Manor Central School District is proud to announce that three of the district's top student-musicians were selected to participate in the New York State School Music Association All-State Winter Conference Honors Ensembles, to be held in Rochester on Dec. 5-8. Aaron Isaacson (French horn) was selected for the Symphonic Band on French Horn and Emma Gallagher (alto I) was selected into the Mixed Chorus. Double bass player John Schroeder had the rare distinction of being selected to perform in two NYSSMA All-State ensembles. John elected to participate with the Instrumental Jazz Ensemble over the String Orchestra. Each year, more than 6,800 New York State students auditioned for spots in the All-State Honors Ensembles, the Eastport-South Manor music department is incredibly proud of these musicians and their accomplishments and extends best wishes for success at the NYSSMA All-State Winter Conference.
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Bo Knows Fantasy
This week, the New York Mets lost out on Kyle Tucker and quickly pivoted to Bo Bichette, and for fantasy purposes, this is an absolute win for Bichette managers and those targeting the star. You will hear talk that Bichette is switching positions, and long term that is why some teams were hesitant to commit to lengthy contracts, but for fantasy players, that should not matter at all.
Ex-Giants and Jets Wife Runs for Congress
The wife of former New York Giants and New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress has announced her run for New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District. Attorney and former Penn State athlete Tiffany Burress is seeking the seat currently held by Rep. Nellie Pou.
Desai is Now #1 in the Country
Smithtown East High School junior Trishna Desai delivered a historic performance recently, bowling an impressive 804 series. The milestone marked the first 800 series recorded in Suffolk County girls bowling in more than six years, a rare achievement that immediately turned heads across the county. Desai’s remarkable series featured game scores of 268, 279, and 257, showcasing consistency, power, and precision throughout the set.