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Feb 8, 2025

Bayard Cutting Arboretum director on free concerts: 'People look forward to it every year'

The Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park in Great River is partnering once again with the Islip Arts Council for two months of free concerts at the Upper Carriage House.

Feb 7, 2025

Lawsuit alleges civil rights violations by Nassau County officials during pre-trial detention

A lawsuit has been filed against Nassau County and several associated entities, accusing officials of severe civil rights violations during pre-trial detention. The complaint was submitted on January 22, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York by plaintiff Sandy Sanchez.

Feb 7, 2025

Lyft driver alleges hate crime following attack by multiple individuals

A lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York by Anthony McCoy, a Lyft driver and veteran, accusing several individuals of a hate crime following an alleged attack on January 28, 2023.

Feb 7, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Feb. 1

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 1.

Feb 7, 2025

SSP Opinion: Trump Derangement Syndrome Extends to Melania

Vogue magazine couldn’t contain its anti-Trump bias in a recent article trashing the First Lady. The catty piece by fashion writer Hannah Jackson had nothing nice to say about Melania Trump’s official portrait, declaring that she “looked more like a freelance magician than a public servant.”

Feb 7, 2025

William Paca Middle School's SOAR initiative highlighted on LI News Radio

William Paca Middle School was recently featured on "Spotlight on LI Schools," a program on Long Island News Radio 103.9 FM that showcases positive developments in local schools.

Feb 7, 2025

William Floyd celebrates record number of students in SCMEA All-County

A total of 124 student-musicians from William Floyd School District have been recognized by the Suffolk County Music Educators Association (SCMEA) for All-County honors.

Feb 6, 2025

Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Lights Into Gov. Hochul’s Budget Proposal

“This budget is exceptionally disappointing,” Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro told The South Shore Press this week.

Feb 6, 2025

Trump Skewers Deep State Agency, Looks to Save Billions

Taxpayers loathe wasteful government spending, especially on bizarre programs that do nothing for them, such as transgender comic books in Peru, DEI in Serbia, and transgender operas in Colombia. These are just a few of the items the Biden administration threw billions at, leading President Trump to declare enough is enough.

Feb 6, 2025

Agostino Keeps The Family Tradition of Winning Going

Smithtown High School West basketball head coach Mike Agostino has joined an elite company.

Feb 6, 2025

The Lions Seniors Put On A Show

The Longwood Lions held their senior night this week and the Lions senior laden lineup gave the fans exactly what they wanted as they watched their team on the home floor walk away with a victory.

Feb 6, 2025

The Ducks’ 25th Anniversary Team Gets Two More Members

The Long Island Ducks have announced two more members to be a part of their 25th Anniversary Team. Former pitcher Bill Simas has been chosen as the 12th member of the team and former outfielder Justin Davies has been chosen as the 13th member.

Feb 6, 2025

Bread of Life founder on Long Island dance showcase: 'We plan on doing this every year’

For the Love of Dance, a fundraising event featuring a variety of Long Island dance companies, will take place at Bayway Arts Center in East Islip on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Feb 6, 2025

Fantasy Baseball - Three Youngsters To Win Your League

As we head into February and the talk around the sports world is about the upcoming Super Bowl with some people's sights set on March Madness already, a funny thing is happening in the fantasy baseball community and that is draft season is here.

Feb 6, 2025

Former detainee sues Nassau County correctional facility over assault and negligence

A former detainee has filed a lawsuit against the County of Nassau and several associated entities, alleging severe civil rights violations during his detention at the Nassau County Correctional Center.

Feb 6, 2025

Class action accuses Arena Technical Resources of negligence in data breach

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Arena Technical Resources, LLC, accusing the company of mishandling sensitive personal information that led to a data breach. Juliette Ugarte filed the complaint on January 23, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Feb 6, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest midgrade 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 midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 1.

Feb 6, 2025

Arts seed grants awarded: Over 20 projects receive funding

More than 20 projects have received funding through the Faculty in the Arts, Humanities and Lettered Social Sciences (FAHSS) program.

Feb 6, 2025

The Polar Bear Is Back

Late Wednesday night coming across the screen or as they were scrolling social media the news every Mets fan wanted to hear came to fruition. Pete Alonso and the New York Mets agreed to a contract.

Feb 6, 2025

Private Education Fund Estimated at $10 Billion

Despite spending nearly $30,000 per student on education—almost twice the national average—New York ranks at the bottom in student performance.

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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.