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Nov 1, 2025

New York State Education Department allows Regents exam exemptions for major life events

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has introduced a new policy allowing students affected by significant life events to be exempt from taking Regents examinations required for graduation.

Nov 1, 2025

SWR's offense explodes before the half

Shoreham-Wading River wasted no time getting on the scoreboard early and often this week in their dominant win over Port Jefferson.

Nov 1, 2025

Sachem North ends the season streaking

It was a cold and windy Halloween night at Fred Fusaro Alumni Stadium, but that didn’t stop Sachem North from extending their season-long winning streak.

Nov 1, 2025

Ward Melville gets a shutout in the season finale

The Ward Melville Patriots concluded their regular season in dominant fashion, finishing with an impressive 7-1 overall record.

Oct 31, 2025

Stony Brook University installs 10 faculty into endowed positions at annual ceremony

Stony Brook University recognized 10 faculty members at its annual investiture ceremony, which took place on October 24 at the Charles B. Wang Center Theater during Homecoming weekend.

Oct 31, 2025

Long Island diver chronicles Turkish submarine wreck

Go with deep sea diver Ozzy Kurtoglu to the wreck of the Turkish submarine Dumlupinar.

Oct 31, 2025

Suffolk County Community College announces James J.A. Mercer art exhibit in Brentwood

Suffolk County Community College will host an exhibition titled “James J. A. Mercer: Without Thinking” at its Sagtikos Art Gallery on the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood.

Oct 31, 2025

William Floyd High School's business education department wins seventh state honor

The William Floyd High School Business Education Department has been recognized as the Business Education & Marketing “Department of the Year” by the Business Teachers Association of New York State for the seventh time.

Oct 30, 2025

SNAP soda spending draws health and welfare backlash

SNAP and soda are the focus of this story by Reporter Robert Chartuk.

Oct 30, 2025

Zombie home battle continues across Brookhaven

Zombie homes come down across Brookhaven.

Oct 30, 2025

Kennedy outlines spending plan for $188 million bond sale

Comptroller Kennedy goes deeper into Suffolk’s recent $188.7 million borrowing.

Oct 30, 2025

Applause for a great cause at Amityville Music Hall

Flaunting a spirited “four bands, four styles, one goal” attitude, the "Band Together for Good" mini-music festival and fundraiser benefits Family & Children’s Association (FCA)—the Island’s oldest and largest human service organization.

Oct 30, 2025

Blame it on the rain, Babe: overnight closures on Sunrise

Motorists traveling westbound on Sunrise Highway (State Route 27) through the Town of Brookhaven were advised that Exit 59 to Exit 57 — Wading River Road to Yaphank Avenue and Horseblock Road, respectively — would be shut down temporarily.

Oct 30, 2025

DENTAL365 Honors Veterans with a free Day of Dentistry

In honor of Veterans Day, Dental365 will once again host its annual Free Day of Dentistry for Veterans.

Oct 30, 2025

Gottfried on Late Knight Warriors event: 'Our mission is to have good times for good causes'

Late Knight Warriors will host Cocktails for a Cause on Saturday, Nov. 15, to raise funds for 1-year-old Jackson Berry of West Babylon, who is battling an aggressive form of leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant.

Oct 30, 2025

Shoreham-Wading River soccer remains perfect

The Shoreham-Wading River boys’ soccer team ended its regular season the same way it played all year — with another victory.

Oct 30, 2025

Hills East win their 5th in a row

Half Hollow Hills East continued its impressive surge this week, improving its record to 5-2 and extending its winning streak to five straight games. After a slow start to the season, the Thunderbirds have found their rhythm and are now one of the hottest teams in the league.

Oct 30, 2025

Musings From the VA Hospital Waiting Room

“Thank You For Your Service.” That is what this South Shore Press reporter heard over and over as she accompanied her dad through the VA Hospital.

Oct 30, 2025

Trucker found guilty of killing girlfriend in Patchogue

Willie Hart, of Yaphank, was found guilty of Murder in the Second Degree for murdering his girlfriend Candace Woodruffoutside of a Patchogue motel.

Oct 30, 2025

U.S. Energy Secretary visits BNL highlighting collaboration with Stony Brook University

United States Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visited Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) on September 30 as part of his tour of the Department of Energy’s national laboratories.

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Wealth Management Firms Accuse Real Estate Entities of Fraudulent Scheme

Summitbridge Wealth Management and Arna Premier Property Solutions have filed a lawsuit against multiple real estate entities accusing them of running a Ponzi-style fraud scheme involving over $1 million in investments.


Plaintiff Alleges False Arrests by NYPD Officers

Micah Mitchell has filed a lawsuit against multiple NYPD officers alleging false arrest among other civil rights violations after two separate incidents where he claims he was unlawfully detained without cause


Plaintiffs Accuse Former Business Partner of Fraudulent Concealment Over Family-Owned Bagel Company

Two brothers have taken legal action against their late father's business partner over allegations involving fraudulent concealment related to ownership rights within New Yorker Wholesale Bagels Inc., demanding damages exceeding $25 million as...