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Feb 25, 2025

(HUMOR) For the First Foo-Fighting Time: Strawberry Yoo-hoo, French Toast Bagel, and PB & J

This past week has been scorching with hot-button news items. Here's three more:

Feb 25, 2025

Welcome to Long Island, Wegmans and Sprouts Farmers Market!

Located at 3260 Middle Country Road in Lake Grove, Wegmans' regular open hours for business will be 6 a.m. to midnight.

Feb 25, 2025

Your Nose Knows, But Can You Use The Information?

Governor Kathy Hochul is looking to give police officers an extra tool to determine whether a driver is impaired by marijuana.

Feb 25, 2025

Torres endorses Cuomo for NYC Mayor and He Isn’t Running Yet

Cuomo’s comeback would require him to overcome sexual harassment allegations and questions of ethical breaches related to his book deal that caused him to resign as Governor in 2021.

Feb 25, 2025

Lucille Maier honored as Fine Arts Wall of Distinction Honoree for 2025

Lucille Maier, a distinguished art educator, has been honored as a Fine Arts Wall of Distinction Honoree for 2025.

Feb 25, 2025

William Floyd senior joins national YMCA advocate program

William Floyd High School senior Mathew Reis has been chosen for the YMCA Youth Advocate Program, a four-month advocacy training initiative.

Feb 25, 2025

William Floyd High School hosts playoff game against Ward Melville

The William Floyd High School boys' varsity basketball team is set to host a Class AAA quarterfinal playoff game this Thursday, February 27, at 4:00 pm in the West Gym.

Feb 25, 2025

William Floyd High School seniors recognized at Brookhaven Black History Month event

Thirty-five seniors from William Floyd High School were recognized for their academic achievements at the 34th annual Town of Brookhaven Black History Month Celebration.

Feb 25, 2025

Stony Brook celebrates diversity through cultural events and initiatives

The Finance & Administration Alliance for Culture, Diversity & Inclusion at Stony Brook University has been active since the beginning of the year, organizing events to bring together the division's employees and celebrate their diverse cultural...

Feb 25, 2025

Laura Mole recognized as fine arts wall of distinction honoree

Laura Mole, a seasoned musician and educator, has been honored as a Fine Arts Wall of Distinction honoree for 2025.

Feb 25, 2025

Barbara Sapanaro honored on Fine Arts Wall of Distinction

Barbara (Slane) Sapanaro has been named a Fine Arts Wall of Distinction Honoree for 2025.

Feb 25, 2025

Stan Davis honored on Fine Arts Wall for contributions to music education

Stan Davis, a long-time contributor to the William Floyd School District's music program, has been recognized as a Fine Arts Wall of Distinction Honoree for 2025.

Feb 24, 2025

Fresno State Involved In A Betting Scandal

Legalized sports betting has slowed down the involvement of fixed lines and crooked athletes, but it hasn't put a full stop on the nonsense. More of that was found out this week in a college betting scandal that has now gone mainstream.

Feb 24, 2025

Elcock Leaps Into The States

This weekend at St. Anthony's High School another Longwood Lion punched his ticket to compete for a state championship.

Feb 24, 2025

Retired Officer Uses Art to Bridge Perspectives on Policing

Retired police officer looks to bridge perception gap through art.

Feb 24, 2025

Man On The Street: Lawmakers Call for Subtitles at Movie Theaters

Do theater goes want to see subtitles on movies?

Feb 24, 2025

Lady Lions Roar Into The States

Longwood senior Imani Smith is headed to the New York State Track and Field meet to compete for a state title.

Feb 24, 2025

Bayport-Blue Point High School student named National Merit Finalist

Over 1.3 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2023 PSAT or National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test which served as an initial screen of program entrants.

Feb 24, 2025

Disney Expanding The Senses

Long Islanders always look forward to winter break, it’s one of the few weeks of the year when we can regroup and have some family fun. This time of year, Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort is offering something wonderful for the entire family.

Feb 24, 2025

From the Newsroom: Five Questions Spark Federal Freakout

There are two new bosses in town, Elon Musk and President Trump, and they’re thankfully bringing private sector principles to the bloated bureaucracy known as the federal government.

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Crime

Police Bust Village of Patchogue Worker for Impersonating a Cop

A Village of Patchogue Code Enforcement Officer was fired and arrested after police claimed he impersonated a cop, pulled over a woman, placed her in cuffs, and drove her home.


Local

Safe Boating Certificate Required For All Beginning This Summer

Summer boating season is upon us and new regulations go with it. Starting January 1, 2025, a safety certificate became required of all boat operators, regardless of age, so this is the first boating season under the new rules.


Video Vault

South Shore Press Video Vault: NYS Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar on NYS AG Tish James

At "best" it could lead to a resignation since James claims she is not a New York State resident. At "worst" the Justice Department could file criminal charges against James for fraud.