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Jul 7, 2024

Senator Murray Hosts Pizza and Politics Fundraiser

“Pizza and Politics” were on the menu at a recent fundraiser hosted by Senator Dean Murray at Alfredo’s in Ridge. The former Assemblyman is seeking his second two-year term in the legislature’s upper house. 

Jul 7, 2024

Countries Across the Pond Get it Right on Voter ID

Two of America's closest allies — Great Britain and France — recently held parliamentary elections. The British election took place on July 4; France's election is a two-part election with the second phase happening on July 7. Both Britain and France are robust and vibrant democracies, and there is a lot they can teach America on how to ensure the security and integrity of elections.

Jul 7, 2024

A Defensive Gem Gets His Award

Junior Mike DiFlippo of the St. Joseph's University's baseball team was named to the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) NCAA Div. III Region All-Defensive team.

Jul 6, 2024

Albany is for Sale and the Price is Higher Than Ever

New York's Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) released its 2023 report and it shows that Albany is being flooded with more money than ever. Spending ballooned almost 9% to $360.6 million surpassing last year's already record high.

Jul 6, 2024

Unemployment Up and Full-Time Jobs Down Says June Jobs Report

The June jobs report is out and unemployment is at its highest point since 2021 and the number of unemployed people is up by 162,000. 206,000 jobs were added, but the report reveals a significant cooling off in the labor market.

Jul 6, 2024

Town of Brookhaven Honors High School Athletes

Plenty of high school athletes and teams honored by the Town of Brookhaven

Jul 6, 2024

William Floyd Graduates to Serve Our Great Nation

William Floyd Graduates to Serve Our Great Nation

Jul 5, 2024

Hochul Gives Full-throated Support to President Biden's Campaign

While a growing chorus of Democrats nationwide calls for Biden to step down after his declining cognitive abilities were made apparent in his recent debate debacle, Hochul doubled down on her support of Biden as president and candidate.

Jul 5, 2024

Patriotic Day in Patchogue

It was a patriotic day in Patchogue as the village created July 4 with a parade down Main Street.

Jul 5, 2024

July 4th Crowd Drawn to Bellport

The 66th Annual Artists on the Lane exhibit took place on July 4 in Bellport.

Jul 4, 2024

Off-Duty Cop Saves East Patchogue Fisherman in Ocean Rescue

With both of Orsinger's legs bleeding badly, a marine distress call was sent seeking emergency assistance. Thankfully off-duty Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Officer William Parmenter was fishing nearby and heard the mayday.

Jul 3, 2024

Patchogue Ambulance Company Celebrates 90 Years of Service

The year was 1934 when a small group of firefighters from the Patchogue Fire Department decided to start a separate ambulance company. The decision to form this ambulance service was solidified following a massive accident at an industrial mill.

Jul 3, 2024

New Academic School Year Begins at Bayport-Blue Point School District

The trustees of the Bayport-Blue Point School District held the annual reorganization meeting in the high school auditorium.

Jul 3, 2024

Smithtown High School

Honor SpeakerBrayden Stahl Smithtown High School West

Jul 3, 2024

Newfield High School

Joshua Martin Abou Said

Jul 3, 2024

Ward Melville High School

Co-Salutatorian

Jul 3, 2024

$147 Million Investment in Brookhaven Becomes Reality

The Arboretum consists of a wide range of living possibilities, and boasts of having" flats, lofts, townhomes with backyards, and detached residences with private entries."

Jul 3, 2024

Centereach High School

Nicholas Robert Adamo

Jul 3, 2024

Westhampton Beach High School

Steven Abramowitz

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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.