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Feb 10, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: Holtzman Vogel Attorney Joe Burns on Special Election Legislation

It's pretty shocking. The word leaked out two weeks ago that the Dems in the state legislature were looking to change this process.

Feb 10, 2025

From the Newsroom: The DOGE Report in the South Shore Press

Trying to keep up with the crookedness in Washington is like trying to drink out of a fire hose, so the South Shore Press is going to help steady the flow for you and have one spot on our website (SouthShorePress.com) and print edition called the “DOGE Report.”

Feb 10, 2025

Study links brain signals with sweet food attraction

Researchers at Stony Brook University have identified a specific signal in the brain that may influence sensitivity and preference for sweet tastes.

Feb 10, 2025

Neurosteroids linked to reduced sweet taste preference: Stony Brook University study

Researchers at Stony Brook University have explored the influence of neurosteroids on taste preferences using a laboratory brain model.

Feb 10, 2025

AI-grid project seeks resilience in power systems through advanced technology

Peng Zhang, a professor at Stony Brook University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is leading an AI-grid project to enhance the resilience of power grids.

Feb 10, 2025

Rhona Tarrant delivers lecture on open source investigations into conflict

Rhona Tarrant, executive editor of CBS News Confirmed, is set to deliver the annual Marie Colvin Distinguished Lecture on February 26.

Feb 10, 2025

Lauren Brookmeyer elected chair of APLU's Council on Governmental Affairs

Stony Brook University has taken a significant step in the Washington, DC higher education community with the election of Lauren Brookmeyer as chair of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’ (APLU) Council on Governmental Affairs...

Feb 9, 2025

Food Inflation is EggStreme

Still struggling with record inflation over the last few years, consumers have been shell-shocked by the soaring cost of eggs. A dozen on Long Island has shot up to $10 as more than 150 million fowl have been euthanized to fight a new strain of bird flu that is sweeping across the nation.

Feb 9, 2025

Mark Danowski to Lead St. Patrick’s Parade

He’s watched the St. Patrick’s Day Parade march past his business on Main Street in Center Moriches for 21 years. And now Mark Danowski gets to lead the annual event as Grand Marshal.

Feb 9, 2025

Letitia James: Hospitals Must Perform Sex Change Operations on Kids

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order called 'Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation'. The Order bans using puberty blockers, hormone replacement therapy, and surgical procedures that cause permanent changes to a minor child’s body in the impossible effort to change a person’s sex. It applies to children and teenagers under 19 years old.

Feb 9, 2025

Threat to Democracy: New York Democrats Delay Special Elections

Word leaked a week ago that New York Democrats were working to delay the special election to replace Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-North Country).

Feb 9, 2025

Trump Bans Males From Competing Against Women and Girls in Sports

President Trump signed an Executive Order entitled Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports, banning males (transgender women) from competing against females in sports.

Feb 9, 2025

Schwartz Heads Up A True Long Island Team

When the General Manager for the new football team coming to Long Island says he wants this to be a "Long Island" team that is not just a talking point.

Feb 9, 2025

Stony Brook Seawolves are Kings of the Island

The Stony Brook Seawolves basketball team have had a tough season so far, but they gave their fans a memorable moment that they won't soon forget.

Feb 9, 2025

The Sports World Reacts To A “Yuge” Victory For Women

This past week we all watched as dozens of young female athletes surrounded President Trump as he put pen to paper on a new executive order protecting women's sports.

Feb 9, 2025

Brookhaven Town Clerk Addresses Senior Club on Scam Preventions

On February 5, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle attended a meeting of the Farmingville Senior Club at the Farmingville Fire Department.

Feb 9, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Feb. 1

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 1.

Feb 8, 2025

New York Post features William Floyd Runner Zariel Macchia's athletic achievements

William Floyd High School senior Zariel Macchia has been highlighted in the New York Post for her numerous athletic achievements.

Feb 8, 2025

William Floyd High School students perform national anthem at legislative meeting

Three students from William Floyd High School's Acabellas performed the national anthem at a Suffolk County Legislature meeting on February 4.

Feb 8, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner swears in new Rocky Point Civic Association board

On February 4, Councilwoman Jane Bonner participated in a ceremony at the Fischer VFW Post 6249 in Rocky Point to swear in the new board members of the Rocky Point Civic Association.

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Local

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.