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Feb 16, 2026

Spanish-American War Discussion Highlights Long Island Ties

Long Islander Teddy Roosevelt was a key figure in the Spanish-American War.

Feb 16, 2026

Verbeck on Star Party at Moriches Branch: 'Jupiter is in a great position for viewing'

Long Islanders are invited to celebrate the night sky during the Astronomy Star Party, held monthly throughout the winter at Moriches Branch Library.

Feb 16, 2026

Rocky Point Middle School hosts STEAM Team event with interactive learning challenges

Nearly 40 students and family members took part in a STEAM Team event at Rocky Point Middle School last Wednesday.

Feb 16, 2026

Suffolk County Water Authority files lawsuit over North Fork water main project

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) has initiated legal proceedings in Suffolk Courts against the Town of Riverhead over the North Fork Water Main Project.

Feb 16, 2026

Four robotics teams win awards at William Floyd-hosted FIRST LEGO qualifiers

William Floyd High School recently hosted two FIRST LEGO League qualifying events, bringing together more than 40 teams from across Long Island.

Feb 16, 2026

Stony Brook Society of Physics Students honored nationally for fourth straight year

The Society of Physics Students (SPS) at Stony Brook University has received the 2024-2025 Outstanding Chapter Award from the National Council of Society of Physics Students for the fourth year in a row.

Feb 16, 2026

Sachem Academy hosts PS I Love You Day with co-founder Jaimie DiPalma

Sachem Academy observed PS I Love You Day with a visit from Jaimie DiPalma, co-founder of the movement and a teacher at Cayuga Elementary.

Feb 15, 2026

Letters

South Shore Press Fans in North Shirley.

Feb 14, 2026

Going Away

Ignore it; it will go away: New York Undercover by Kathryn Nocerino

Feb 14, 2026

Should You Add Your Child to Your Deed?

Should You Add Your Child to Your Deed? What to Know Before Applying for Medicaid

Feb 14, 2026

Chamber Coalition Offers Small Business Grants

The chamber coalition knows how hard it is to run a small business, so it’s offering improvement grants.

Feb 14, 2026

DeStefano Earns Nod for Fifth Assembly Term

Suffolk County Republicans have once again nominated State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano to run for reelection, backing the Medford Republican for a fifth term representing the 3rd Assembly District.

Feb 14, 2026

Murray Blasts Cannabis Zoning Changes Near Schools

State Sen. Dean Murray rose on the Senate floor to oppose Senate Bill S9155, legislation that changes how New York measures the distance between adult-use marijuana dispensaries and nearby schools and houses of worship.

Feb 14, 2026

Brookhaven Offers Engineering Scholarships

Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro is inviting high school seniors who reside in the Town of Brookhaven to apply for one of two $750 scholarships offered through the Suffolk County Highway Superintendents Association.

Feb 14, 2026

Verma Tax And Accounting Solutions Takes A Proactive Approach

Not just in April, you’ll hear from this accountant all year long.

Feb 14, 2026

Tri-Hamlet Group Plans Floyd History Event

Event features Long Island’s famous signer.

Feb 14, 2026

Sayville Students Honor MLK With Quilt Project

Sayville Middle School students are honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a building-wide quilt project designed to promote reflection, character development and the importance of Black History Month.

Feb 14, 2026

ESM Literary Magazine Earns National Honor

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School students are earning national recognition for their writing, and some may one day see their bylines in publications like the South Shore Press.

Feb 14, 2026

Moriches Teen Pleads Guilty in Fatal DWI Crash

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo Fuertes, 18, of Moriches, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and related charges for driving while intoxicated and causing a crash that killed a teenage passenger and seriously injured another.

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Not A Lot of Games, But Plenty of Production

Over the course of a fantasy baseball season, there are always a few players who slip through the cracks despite putting up strong numbers. Sometimes it is because they lack name recognition. Other times it is because they play a position that tends to be overlooked. Most often, however, fantasy managers simply forget about a player who missed time with an injury and focus only on the overall statistics.