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Plaintiff alleges Suffolk County officials misapplied traffic laws in fraud scheme
A lawsuit has been filed in the Eastern District of New York on Nov. 12, 2024, accusing several Suffolk County officials and entities of violating the civil rights of Reverend Dr. Juan-Jose Brookins through a corrupt enterprise involving the misapplication of traffic laws.
Former security guard sues Arrow Security over pregnancy discrimination
A lawsuit has been filed against Arrow Security, Inc. (formerly known as Aron Security), alleging discrimination and harassment related to pregnancy.
The Redhawks Win Their First Ever Title
The Redhawks have finally broke through to win the Suffolk County Championship.
Library Grand Opening in Shirley
Community Pride shined through Shirley with the grand opening of a new library. The rebuilt main building joins two library annexes to complete a trifecta of projects designed to serve the area for the next 50 years.
On Being Thankful for Optimism this Thanksgiving
What I am thankful for this Thanksgiving is an overwhelming sense of optimism that I have not felt in some time.
Suck it up Buttercup! The election is over and the holidays are upon us. It's time to talk turkey.
While many media outlets and advice-givers say 'cool it' and stay away from triggering your relatives, we say go for it. It's time to talk politics, child-rearing, and religion. Lay it all out there.
7th Precinct Community Unity Thanksgiving Giveaway
All the fixings, including dessert—750 meals in all—were given out Saturday at the Suffolk Police Department's 7th Precinct in Shirley during an annual Thanksgiving event made possible by generous donations and dozens of volunteers chipping in.
It Was So Cold… They Were Shivering! Exploring Polar Plunge 2024
Sponsored foremostly by the Special Olympics' Long Island chapter, the "Freezin' for a Reason!" campaign is annually put on to raise money for the organization that offers athletic opportunities for the intellectually disabled. It cost just a $500 buy-in to sponsor a local Special Olympian participating in the plunge.
The Trump Dance Sweeps The World
The irony is as thick as the fog in San Francisco. This was the same franchise that watched Kaepernick's took a knee during the anthem before the final exhibition, on Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego, with teammate Eric Reid joining him in
"Why Isn't Our Loss Enough?" Impacted Rocky Point Resident Calls for FEMA Flood Relief
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, Senators Mario R. Mattera, Dean Murray and Anthony Palumbo, and Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico were among the local leaders who voiced their displeasure with FEMA's decision to deny additional relief requests from Long Islanders impacted by the Aug. 18-19 floods.
Man on the Street: Thanksgiving Discussions
With President Trump's historical election in the books, the South Shore Press was curious about the discussions residents expect around the Thanksgiving dinner table this year. Here's what they said.
Sharks Cheerleading Racks Up The Trophies
The Long Island Sharks Cheerleading teams had a banner weekend last week.
Back-to-Back-to-Back for Bayport-Blue Point
In a driving rain storm this week, they proved they would overcome everything with the title in sight. The Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms captured their third straight Suffolk Division IV
Mastic Beach, A Paradise for Young and Old
Beaches, boating, and fishing—the attributes that drew people to Mastic Beach from the city years ago— remain the area's most popular attractions.
William Floyd School District celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with activities
Schools in the William Floyd School District recently organized various activities and events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Smithtown Christmas Parade set for December with safety measures
The 41st Annual Smithtown Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, beginning at 4 p.m. Attendees can access the full parade route by viewing or downloading the PDF provided.
William Floyd High School hosts successful college admissions event
William Floyd High School recently held its first on-site admissions event of the academic year, allowing students to engage directly with college admissions counselors.
Councilwoman Bonner supports organ donations at Stony Brook University event
On November 6, Councilwoman Jane Bonner, a kidney transplant donor, spoke at the Stony Brook University Student Volunteer Appreciation Event.
Stony Brook honors outstanding employees at second annual Stony Awards
Stony Brook University held its second annual Stony Awards on November 20 at Flowerfield in St. James, recognizing the contributions of its faculty, staff, and healthcare personnel.
Students make toys accessible for children with disabilities this holiday season
With the holiday season approaching, students from the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) have collaborated with student groups 3D PATH (Printing and Assistive Technology for Health) and VIP BEAR (Bioengineering Education, Application and...
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Selden to Host America 250 Celebration June 13th
Residents from across Suffolk County are invited to step back in time and celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary at the America 250th Celebration on Saturday, June 13th, at Veterans Memorial Park in Selden.