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Trump Backed Tex Hits a Home Run
Former New York Yankee Mark Teixeira has hit a virtual home run once again, this time off the field. Teixeira, affectionately known as “Tex” during his playing days, won his Republican primary this week, securing 61 percent of the vote to succeed GOP Representative Chip Roy in southwest Texas.
Mangano Three Peats
Star wrestler Gavin Mangano led the Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats at the state championships this past week, capturing his third New York State title and cementing his place among the elite wrestlers in program history.
CC to Join Monument Park
CC Sabathia was a team leader through and through, delivering New York a championship to go along with a stellar and decorated career. Already selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Sabathia will now receive another prestigious honor from the team he will represent in Cooperstown. The New York Yankees announced that Sabathia will join the franchise’s all-time greats with a permanent place in Monument Park.
USA Hockey Starts Impacting Young Fans
The success of the USA Olympic teams has captivated the nation, and with championship performances from both the men’s and women’s squads, expectations are high that their impact will reach future generations.
The Best of L.I. Awards are Quack-tastic!
The winners of the annual “Best of Long Island” awards, presented by FourLeaf Federal Credit Union, have been announced, and the Long Island Ducks were once again front and center. Ducks mascot QuackerJack was named Best Team Mascot, earning his record-setting 16th consecutive Best of Long Island award overall.
South Shore Press Q&A: Barton on Baseball
As Major League Baseball spring training gets underway, anticipation is building among fans eager to see how their teams will perform in the months ahead.
Students Donate Art to Stony Brook Hospital
"Art from the heart" was on full display as middle school students in the Smithtown Central School District turned creativity into compassion.
35 Suffolk Correction Officer Recruits Sworn In
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office welcomed its newest class of correction officer recruits during a swearing-in ceremony held at the Yaphank Correctional Facility.
All Abilities Fair Welcomes Local Families
The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library welcomed dozens of families for its All Abilities Awareness Fair, an afternoon dedicated to promoting inclusion, accessibility and community connection at the main library in Shirley.
Holocaust Survivor’s Son Speaks to Students
Holocaust education came to life at Smithtown High School East and Smithtown High School West , as Dr. Bernie Furshpan shared his family’s powerful story of survival with 10th grade students.
SSP Review: Democrats Pleaded With Jeffrey Epstein to Attend Hochul Fundraiser
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s name appears in a tranche of emails included in materials commonly referred to as the “Epstein files,” according to copies of correspondence reviewed by the South Shore Press.
Police: Man Flees Stop in Stolen U-Haul
A Mastic Beach man was arrested after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop in a stolen U-Haul van, driving recklessly through several Suffolk County communities and becoming involved in a hit-and-run crash, police said.
Vaping Awareness Month Urges New Yorkers to Quit
March marks Vaping Awareness Month, and the New York State Quitline is using the occasion to spotlight the health risks of electronic cigarettes while encouraging residents to take advantage of free quitting resources.
Center Moriches library to host children’s gardening program March 16
The Center Moriches Free Public Library will host Kids Can Grow! Organic Gardening for Children and Their Parents on Monday, March 16, offering hands-on instruction for children and connecting families to the library’s seed lending program.
Albany’s Climate Mandates Are Driving Up Costs for New York Families and Small Businesses
Guest Editorial: New Yorkers are already struggling under the highest cost of living in the nation.
Man Indicted in Farmingville Stabbing Death
A 57-year-old Brazilian man has been indicted on murder and other charges in the fatal stabbing of his estranged wife inside her Farmingville home, a killing authorities say unfolded in front of the couple’s teenage daughter.
A Nor’easter, Icebergs, and a Narrow Escape
A winter excursion across Shinnecock Inlet almost leads to disaster for these two surfers.
Results, Not Rhetoric, In Iran Strike
A single night of decisive military action abroad triggered an unexpected political realignment at home, reshaping Washington’s debate over strength, deterrence, and America’s role in the world.
Ladies of the Legislature Unite For Women’s History Month
Five of Suffolk’s 18 legislators are marking Women’s History Month by leading a countywide professional clothing drive to help women step confidently into new opportunities.
Sachem North Wresting Sets New Records
This past weekend marked a pair of historic firsts for Sachem North High School in the wrestling program, highlighted by milestone performances on both the boys’ and girls’ sides at the New York State Championships.
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When God Chooses Anonymity at the Waldorf
There are no accidents. Sometimes God signs His name. Sometimes He chooses anonymous.