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Sep 12, 2025

Stony Brook University honors alumni lost on September 11 with memorials and new mural project

Members of the Stony Brook University community gathered on September 11, 2025, to mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and honor the 21 alumni who died that day.

Sep 12, 2025

Trump Honors 9-11 Hero's at Yankee Stadium

Last night all eyes were on Yankee Stadium as the Yankees honored all those heroes from 9-11. Their social media spoke of what was broadcast through the stadium in a pregame ceremony saying, "Tonight, we remember those we lost, the heroism of all who bravely sacrificed their own lives to save others, and those who died from illnesses obtained at Ground Zero. Their spirit lives on today with our First Responders and all who serve our communities and our country."

Sep 12, 2025

Eastport-South Manor students race up and down the bleachers to complete 2,071 steps in memory of the 9/11 victims.

Students take 2,071 steps to honor the memory of those who perished at the World Trade Center.

Sep 11, 2025

Sweetbriar Nature Center Announces ‘Taps and Talons’ and ‘Owl Prowl’

Migration season is here and what better way to learn more about it with a cold brew in hand while supporting the Sweetbriar Nature Center.

Sep 11, 2025

King of the Sting - High School Hot Wing Eating Contest is On!

Sayville-n-Spice shop is putting South Shore high school seniors to the test on how much hot wing spice they can handle.

Sep 11, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: Former Prosecutor John Deaton on the Charlie Kirk Assassination

A former United States Senate candidate in Massachusetts and former prosecutor breaks down what happens next in the Kirk assassination investigation

Sep 11, 2025

William Floyd students and staff participate in annual Smith Point Bridge Run for Literacy

More than 40 members of the William Floyd School District took part in the 24th annual Smith Point Bridge 5K Run for Literacy on September 6.

Sep 11, 2025

William Floyd varsity field hockey team focuses on playoffs with veteran leadership

The William Floyd varsity field hockey team enters the 2025 fall season with a roster dominated by experienced juniors and seniors, most of whom are returning from last year.

Sep 11, 2025

NYS Conservative Party Chairman Reflects on 9/11

My Catholic church, Saint Ephrem’s, lost nine parishioners. My high school, Xaverian, saw 23 alumni perish.

Sep 11, 2025

9/11 Remembrance: Memories of Bill Mathesen

Reporter Robert Chartuk shares memories of Bill Mathesen, his friend who perished on 9/11.

Sep 11, 2025

Kirk Honored at Yankee Stadium

Wednesday night Americans mourned as activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during his Turning Point event at Utah Valley University.

Sep 10, 2025

Next Generation of Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services Weigh In

Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services (SCFRES) is going all out to make sure that younger voices and perspectives are heard.

Sep 10, 2025

Water Mains Upgraded in Mastic Beach as Part of Countywide Infrastructure Push

Water, water for Mastic Beach thanks to new mains.

Sep 10, 2025

Flare Gun Foul: West Babylon Retirement Community Resident Shoots Man in Face

“I’ve lived in Manhattan, I’ve lived in San Francisco, I’ve lived in Boston, and nothing ever happened. I move to Suffolk County, in a retirement community, and my neighbor shoots me in the face.”

Sep 10, 2025

Domestic Devastation: Brentwood Woman Found Stabbed to Death in Her Home

After receiving a 911 call, officers responded to Melida Velasquez' West White Street abode just before 5:30 that evening. She was reportedly found in an upstairs bedroom with several knives sticking out of her.

Sep 10, 2025

Local Leaders React with Anger and Grief After Charlie Kirk Killed in Shooting

Anger follows shooting of Conservative icon.

Sep 10, 2025

Zeldin, NYS GOP, and Kassar React to Assassination of Charlie Kirk

Turning Point Executive Director, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.

Sep 10, 2025

Drive Electric LI chair Mascali: EV showcase in Copiague will 'educate Long Islanders about the benefits of driving electric vehicles’

The Long Island Family Festival in Copiague will highlight an electric vehicle showcase on Sunday, Sept. 14, offering potential buyers a chance to meet EV owners, test-drive vehicles, and learn about limited-time federal and state incentives before the $7,500 federal tax credit expires at the end of the month.

Sep 10, 2025

Center Moriches Math Teacher Heads to Championships

Lauren Harris will compete in the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo later this month. Harris is a Center Moriches High School math teacher and the American record-holder in the 20-kilometer race walk.

Daily Feed

Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Sports

Smithtown is heading to the County Championship

Smithtown West football defeated West Islip 42-10 in Friday night’s Suffolk semifinal playoff game, securing a dominant victory and advancing to the first county championship game in program history. The Bulls will face Sayville next Thursday at 4 p.m. at Stony Brook University.


Crime

Man indicted for vicious sexual assault of an elderly woman

Justice is coming for and elderly woman who was viciously, sexually assaulted in her own home.