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Aug 7, 2025

A Place of Healing and Heart: Medford Multicare Center Offers Exceptional Care

South Shore staffer impressed after stay at the Medford Multicare Center.

Aug 7, 2025

Suffolk County Police Department Takes Home Gold – AGAIN!

The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) took home the gold for the second year in a row at the Police League Roller Hockey Tournament.

Aug 7, 2025

Needham on LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival: 'I think people are going to love it'

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook will launch its first-ever LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival from Friday, Aug. 8, through Sunday, Aug. 10, showcasing a lineup of music-focused documentaries and live performances.

Aug 7, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 2

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 Aug. 2.

Aug 7, 2025

No Summer Letdown

For the William Floyd High School boys’ varsity soccer team there is no off season if you want to be great and they proved that this summer.

Aug 7, 2025

Longwood's 7th Grader Named Long Island's Athlete of the Year

Longwood school district's Amanda Ratley has been named 2024 USATF Long Island Female Athlete of the Year.

Aug 7, 2025

Suffolk Sheriff, Brookhaven Host an East End National Night Out to Remember in Ridge 

Fireman’s Memorial Park in Ridge played host to a resounding success on Tuesday, August 5th. Over 2,000 residents flocked to partake in a myriad of slammin’ summer activities.

Aug 7, 2025

Blood Drive Benefits: Mets Tickets for Nesconset, Ronkonkoma Day Donors 

In coordination with the New York Blood Center, donors who give blood at either event will receive free tickets to see the New York Mets during the final sprint of their 2025 playoff hunt.

Aug 7, 2025

ESM Star Highlights Long Island Team

Eastport South Manor's Brady McGowan will the on Team Long Island this week when he competes in the Leiderman Cup.

Aug 6, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: Hochulmander Rears Its Ugly Head Again in NYS

In response to Republican lawmakers in Texas who are legally allowed to redistrict Congressional District lines this year, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is attempting to do the same shortly here in the Empire State, even though the State Constitution forbids her from doing so.

Aug 6, 2025

Rocky Point’s Kayla MacKay Surprised with County Honors for Service and Leadership

Surprised at the legislature for her accomplishments.

Aug 6, 2025

Nearly $12 million Coming to Suffolk for South Shore Flood Projects

Flood resiliency projects in Suffolk ($11.7 million) and Nassau Counties ($9.5 million) to protect communities from flooding and enhance safety along key travel corridors is on the way.

Aug 6, 2025

Holbrook Man Indicted in Drug Distribution Operation

The Narcotics Section of the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) nabbed another drug dealer off the streets of Suffolk County.

Aug 6, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest midgrade gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 2

1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Aug 6, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Aug. 2

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

Aug 6, 2025

Andrea Goldsmith begins term as seventh president at Stony Brook University

Andrea Goldsmith began her tenure as the seventh president of Stony Brook University on August 4, 2025.

Aug 6, 2025

Simons STEM Scholars participate in summer bridge program at Stony Brook University

The third group of Simons STEM Scholars at Stony Brook University participated in a day of hands-on learning on July 24, focusing on research and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and medicine.

Aug 6, 2025

Laiba Bilal completes PhD at Stony Brook after two-decade academic journey

Laiba Bilal, who also goes by Zenvee Pillay, completed her PhD in electrical engineering at Stony Brook University in May after a journey that spanned two decades and multiple continents.

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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.


Local

Romaine Floats Yaphank Market for Local Produce Hub

No need to go to the Bronx for local produce under a plan by County Executive Ed Romaine.


State

Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming

Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.