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Feb 16, 2025

Trump’s DOGE Finds Billions in Waste, Fraud, and Abuse of Taxpayer Money

President Trump created the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with an Executive Order on the day of his inauguration.

Feb 16, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Feb. 8

1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Feb 15, 2025

Floyd Academy celebrates first mid-year graduates of Class of 2025

The Floyd Academy held its mid-year graduation ceremony, recognizing 15 students who completed their high school requirements and became the first graduates of the Class of 2025.

Feb 15, 2025

William Floyd wrestling team shines with two champions advancing to county championships

The William Floyd varsity boys' wrestling team, led by Coach Tony Mecca, achieved significant success at the recent League I championships.

Feb 14, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest diesel during week ending Feb. 8

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 8.

Feb 14, 2025

Musical 'Underground' premieres at Stony Brook Southampton's Avram Theater

Stony Brook Southampton recently hosted the Long Island premiere of "Underground: Hear the Sound of Freedom" at the Avram Theater.

Feb 14, 2025

PhD graduate Amanda Rowe recognized as finalist for dissertation award

Amanda Rowe, a recent PhD graduate from Stony Brook University’s Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Anthropological Sciences, has been named a finalist for the Chancellor’s Distinguished Dissertation Award.

Feb 14, 2025

Stony Brook leaders urge Congress to address NIH grant caps and hospital funding

On February 12, William Wertheim, Executive Vice President of Stony Brook Medicine, traveled to Washington D.C. with SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. to discuss pressing federal issues with New York's congressional representatives and staff.

Feb 14, 2025

Uber sues multiple law firms and medical practices over alleged fraudulent injury claims

Uber Technologies has filed a lawsuit against several law firms and medical practices in New York for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving fake injury claims from minor vehicle collisions.

Feb 14, 2025

William Floyd Graduate Lee Zeldin Uncovers Billions in Misuse of Tax Dollars as EPA Administrator

Zeldin’s EPA found $20 billion in taxpayer money ‘hidden’ at an outside financial institute by Biden-Harris officials in the waning days of their administration.

Feb 14, 2025

Rocky Point Advances

The Eagles won 60-58 over Westhampton on Thursday night in a game that was as close as the score would indicate.

Feb 14, 2025

The Wildcats Excel At Fencing Championships

The team watched as freshman Joseph Losquadro, who was in the Sabre competition, had an amazing run in his first year of high school fencing competition.

Feb 14, 2025

DOGE for New York

State legislators get behind a DOGE for New York to cut government waste.

Feb 14, 2025

Deadline Fast Approaching For You to Obtain a REAL-ID License.

New Yorkers will need a REAL ID to board an airplane beginning in May 7, 2025. All Department of Motor Vehicle offices in Suffolk County provide the REAL ID pre-screening service.

Feb 14, 2025

Eighth graders explore career options at William Floyd High's CTE Program

Eighth-grade students from William Floyd Middle School and William Paca Middle School recently visited the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at William Floyd High School.

Feb 13, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending Feb. 8

1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Feb 13, 2025

Igloo Products faces class action lawsuit over alleged false environmental claims

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Igloo Products Corp., accusing them of misleading consumers with false environmental claims about their coolers' biodegradability and origin.

Feb 13, 2025

Brooklyn Parent sues NYC DOE for failing to provide special education services

In a lawsuit filed in January 2025, a parent accuses the New York City Department of Education of failing to provide necessary educational services for her disabled child as required by law.

Feb 13, 2025

Bridge Snares Another Victim

The tractor-trailer hit the Long Island Rail Road trestle so hard it flipped over into the opposite lane. Heavy wrecker crews dragged the rig from under the bridge and took hours to upright it and tow it away. The driver was airlifted by a Suffolk Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries.

Feb 13, 2025

Stony Brook University's CELT launches new international education journal

The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) at Stony Brook University has announced the launch of a new international journal, the International Journal of Transformative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (IJTTL).

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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.