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Hochul pulls the plug on first responder safety
Hochul denies training to personnel responding to EV fires.
Stony Brook University team studies coastal adaptation efforts on Long Island
More than 35 members of Stony Brook University, including faculty, students, and staff, visited Long Beach and the Rockaways on Long Island’s Atlantic coast to study how local communities are responding to climate-related challenges.
Smithtown Fire Department invites public to Fire Prevention Day on October 19
Fire Prevention Day will take place on October 19 at the Smithtown Fire Department.
William Floyd fourth-graders to participate in countywide music festival
Twenty-five fourth-grade students from the William Floyd School District have been selected to participate in the 17th annual Suffolk County Music Educators' Association (SCMEA) PEAK Festival, which will be held on October 18 at Northport High...
William Floyd School District appoints three new assistant principals for 2025-2026
The William Floyd School District has named three new assistant principals for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Fribble the cat is dead due to cruelty and neglect
A Suffolk County woman was arrested this week on charges related to the death of Fribble the cat.
Township supervisor remembers beloved fire chief
Murdered Fire Chief is still on the minds of Buffalo Township residents.
‘Ghoul Scout Halloween Happenin’ with K-pop Demon Hunters
The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County “Ghoul Scout Halloween Happenin’,” a day of spooky fun is almost here.
“Cat’s in the Cradle” doc to screen at Cinema Arts on Nov. 1
Rick Korn’s documentary recently won Best Film at the 2025 Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) Film Festival. It celebrates 50 years since the folk singer-songwriter turned world hunger fighter released his most popular song.
William Floyd students design their own fish at Osprey Park
What would you do if you could design your own fish? Tangier Smith Elementary 4th graders had a chance to do just that.
Stony Brook names eight professors as SUNY distinguished faculty honorees for 2025
Eight faculty members from Stony Brook University have been appointed as State University of New York (SUNY) Distinguished Faculty for 2025.
Yankee great joins the South Shore Press podcast
The 2025 New York Yankees season came to an abrupt end last week, leaving many Yankees fans with the same feelings we’ve had for years. It feels like this team has so much more potential—and that something needs to change for them to climb back to the top of the mountain and win their 28th World Series.
Grover on new Innovators Talk Show at Guild Hall: It 'enables us to delve deep into creative conversations and share professional expertise’
Guild Hall will debut The Innovators Talk Show on Friday, Oct. 17, launching a new series aimed at exploring forward-thinking ideas across industries. The first episode will feature marketing executive Malcolm Carfrae in conversation with Guild Hall Executive Director Andrea Grover.
Tangier Smith fourth graders take part in STEM field trip at Osprey Park
Tangier Smith Elementary School fourth-grade students recently participated in STEM activities at Osprey Park as part of an educational field trip.
William Floyd Board of Education recognized during NYSSBA School Board Recognition Week
Members of the William Floyd Board of Education have been recognized as part of School Board Recognition Week, observed from October 13 to 17, 2025.
South Shore Press Podcast: Yankee Icon and World Series Winner Joe Girardi
You don't want to miss "inside baseball" insights from this Major League legend, who took a deep dive on the Yankees season, their future, how managers choose lineups, and who really has the power in a baseball clubhouse.
Sayville adds 11 new Hall of Famers
The Sayville School District honored some of the most accomplished figures in its athletic history as the Sayville Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025 was officially inducted during a ceremony last month.
Down goes Ward ... again and again
The Tennessee Titans have fired their head coach, and while the gravy train might have slowed for some sharp sports bettors, I still believe there’s value left on the board.
Stony Brook hosts third annual Inclusion Done Right! conference focused on disability advocacy
More than 160 people attended Stony Brook University’s third annual Inclusion Done Right! conference, held at the Charles B. Wang Center on October 17.
Alvarez could be a fantasy steal
I can’t remember a time when the catching position was as deep as it will be entering the 2026 season. The position isn’t just deep and talented — it’s young.
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Colonials Host Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure
The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, recently hosted a “Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure” game against Riverhead to raise money in the fight against cancer. As part of the initiative, the Colonials also participated in a shoot-a-thon, and through concessions and T-shirt sales, they raised nearly $650 for the American Cancer Society.
Wealth Management Firms Accuse Real Estate Entities of Fraudulent Scheme
Summitbridge Wealth Management and Arna Premier Property Solutions have filed a lawsuit against multiple real estate entities accusing them of running a Ponzi-style fraud scheme involving over $1 million in investments.
Plaintiff Alleges False Arrests by NYPD Officers
Micah Mitchell has filed a lawsuit against multiple NYPD officers alleging false arrest among other civil rights violations after two separate incidents where he claims he was unlawfully detained without cause