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Feb 24, 2025

SOFO to host composting workshop 'Worms Eat My Garbage' on March 8

The South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO) & Nature Center in Bridgehampton will host a composting workshop, “Worms Eat My Garbage—Getting Started with Composting at Home,” on Saturday, March 8, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike.

Feb 24, 2025

William Floyd residents to vote on $78.5M school improvement project

Residents of the William Floyd School District will vote on a proposed $78.5 million facilities capital improvement project on March 26, 2025.

Feb 24, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital receives level one geriatric ED accreditation

Stony Brook University Hospital's Emergency Department has achieved Level 1 Accreditation for Geriatric Emergency Care from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

Feb 24, 2025

New York teacher John Melandro receives Milken Educator Award

John Melandro, a fifth-grade teacher at Tangier Smith Elementary School in Mastic Beach, New York, has been honored with the Milken Educator Award.

Feb 24, 2025

Stony Brook hospital earns Level One accreditation for geriatric emergency care

Stony Brook University Hospital's Emergency Department has been awarded Level One Accreditation for Geriatric Emergency Care by the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Feb 24, 2025

Suffolk Scalped for Millions in Homeless Funds

Nearly $7 million sent to homeless housing providers was misspent, according to an audit by Suffolk Comptroller John Kennedy, who is looking to claw back the funds.

Feb 24, 2025

Nine-Year-Old Mastic Boy Takes the Ride of a Lifetime

Jacob, a 9-year-old Mastic boy battling Neurofibromatosis Type 1, which led to a brain stem tumor, got the ride of a lifetime in a Tesla Cybertruck.

Feb 24, 2025

What Is It To Look Like A Yankee?

The New York Yankees have changed their stance in regard to their long-standing facial hair policy and this became huge news this week because of the differing opinions.

Feb 24, 2025

Black Conservatives Speak Out During Black History Month

Many now former Democrats say that they did not leave the party, the party left them.

Feb 23, 2025

Trump’s Maine Throw Down Over Men in Women’s Sports

No federal money for you: Trump throws down with Maine government over men in women’s sports.

Feb 23, 2025

Guiding Lights at Fire Place

In Colonial Times, a breach through Fire Island allowed ships to enter Bellport Bay from the Atlantic. Residents lit fires to guide them, a practice that lent itself to the name “Fire Place” for the Historic District in the Hamlet of Brookhaven.

Feb 23, 2025

Elon Musk’s DOGE Has Been Busy “Fighting the Matrix”

President Trump’s DOGE had another busy week exposing waste, fraud, and abuse. DOGE is not slowing down, and if anything, is speeding up uncovering how tax dollars of the American people have been misused at home and abroad.

Feb 23, 2025

Guest Editorial: Another Wife of a Corrections Officer Questions Governor Hochul

The facts are: inmate-to-inmate assaults have increased, assaults on staff have increased, drug use, weapons possession and gang activity has increased. Correction Officers are resigning and retiring en masse because they can no longer work in this volatile environment.

Feb 23, 2025

Guest Editorial: Wife of Corrections Officer Makes Passionate Plea to Governor Hochul

Governor, stop trying to control the narrative and tell the truth. The HALT Act failed. It may have looked great on paper, but it didn’t work.

Feb 23, 2025

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Feb. 15

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 15.

Feb 22, 2025

Fantasy Baseball - Are There Any True Aces Left?

When asking the question about what is an 'ace' to baseball fans you'll get a slew of requirements to be an ace pitcher. The #1 on a team, old heads like winning pitchers, others like a workhorse starter, while others will take pure stuff. For now, the term 'ace' can be debated by baseball fans far and wide, but for fantasy fans it's important to realize the dwindling requirements for a fantasy ace.

Feb 22, 2025

The Dragons Are Back!

It was a back to the future theme for the new team donned with a DeLorean in the parking lot and an appearance by Doc Brown. The theme was apropo as the team chose the same name as the old arena league name. The Long Island Dragons are back.

Feb 22, 2025

Note to U. S. Navy: Clean Up Your Contamination Mess in Calverton

Officials tell the Navy: Clean up your mess.

Feb 22, 2025

Suffolk County Vets Reflect: 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima

Iwo Jima was a crucial battle in the victory over the Pacific during World War II securing an airbase for US bombers and providing key protection of the flank for the invasion of Okinawa.

Feb 22, 2025

EMCORE Corporation accused of misleading shareholders regarding proposed merger

A shareholder has filed a lawsuit against EMCORE Corporation and its board members for allegedly providing misleading information about a proposed merger with Velocity One Holdings that undervalues their shares compared to another offer from Mobix...

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Stay Melo: HOF Knicks Star Plugs Cannabis Brand in Farmingdale

Strain Stars will welcome the perennial All-Star on Saturday, April 19th for 1-3 p.m. meet and greets.


State

Who Will Run Against Hochul for Governor of New York?

The South Shore Press had a conversation with New York State Conservative Party Chair, Gerry Kassar on his thoughts who might be considering a race for the Governor’s office from the Republican/Conservative side of the race.


Local

Greenport brewery founder on Reggae Fest: 'a kickoff of summer'

Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. in Peconic is planning a bigger-than-ever Reggae Fest for Saturday, May 3, with top acts and plenty of craft brews.