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CAST interim director on North Fork Polar Plunge: 'It has a wonderful sense of camaraderie'
The third annual Polar Bear Plunge at Veterans Beach on Peconic Bay in Mattituck is expected to draw a few hundred participants on Sunday, Jan. 26, to brave the cold in support of two community groups.
Staten Island woman sues NYPD over alleged civil rights violations during arrest
A Staten Island woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that her civil rights were violated during an arrest by New York City police officers. The complaint, filed on January 7, 2025, by Deanna Callari, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, targets the City of New York and several NYPD officers, including Robert Aviles.
Richmond University Medical Center accused of negligence following data breach
A class action lawsuit filed against Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) alleges that the hospital failed to protect patients’ sensitive information after a 2023 data breach exposed the personal and health details of over 675,000 individuals.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending Jan. 18
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 Jan. 18.
Shoreham-Wading River Becomes League Champs
The Shoreham-Wading River Boys Track Team clinched the League Championship for the second consecutive year.
Macchia Named Gatorade Player Of The Year ... Again!
William Floyd High School senior Zariel Macchia keeps making headlines and her achievements are becoming legendary for the school and Long Island.
Hold Your Horses, Folks: What Trump’s Wind Energy Halt Means for Sunrise Wind
The Trump administration’s monkey wrench of a “thwack” thrown dead-smack into the heart of wind energy comes after his predecessor Joe Biden gave a blind greenlight to many things green from the Northeast to Idaho, and everywhere beneath and in between.
“Man on the Street:” Pros and Cons of Wind Energy
With President Trump taking aim at the wind energy industry in his first days back in office, the South Shore Press Man on the Street asked residents what they thought about it.
Middle school students create mini fairground attractions using LEGO
William Paca Middle School's seventh-grade Robotics Discovery students and eighth-grade Intro to Computer Science students, under the guidance of Mrs. Kelsey Campoverde, have been working on an innovative project.
Youngest recipient of bionic arm joins SBU Baseball through Team IMPACT
Stony Brook University's baseball team has introduced a new member, five-year-old Jordan Marotta.
Teacher John Melandro featured on LI News Radio after winning Milken Educator Award
John Melandro, a fifth-grade teacher at Tangier Smith Elementary School and recipient of the 2024 Milken Educator Award, will be featured on LI News Radio's "Spotlight on Long Island Schools."
Flecker Gallery presents Adam Lowenbein's exhibition "DAYLIGHT" from February 6 - March 6
The Flecker Gallery, located on the Ammerman Campus in Selden, is set to present "DAYLIGHT," an exhibition by artist Adam Lowenbein.
Substance abuse education workshop offered free for parents and students
On February 10, the Town of Brookhaven Department of General Services Youth Bureau Division will host a workshop titled "The More You Know...
Local Leaders Highlight Hopes for New Administration
“Trump ran on common sense solutions to clean up the mess Biden left here at home and abroad. I’m confident he will take this country in a better direction,” said Senator Dean Murray. “He’s added Suffolk’s own Lee Zeldin to his cabinet, and that is great news for Long Island.”
South Shore Press Sportscast: Tom’s Take on NFL Championship Weekend and a New Jets Head Coach
South Shore Press Sports Director Tom Barton is one the nation’s top sports betting experts. He spent time with South Shore Press News Director Stefan Mychajliw to offer his hot take on the AFC/NFC Championships, along with the New York Jets landing a familiar face as their next Head Coach.
The South Shore Press Newscast: Can Andrew Cuomo Become the “Comeback Kid?”
Can Andrew Cuomo become the “Comeback Kid” and win a race for NYC Mayor? Burns also explained how the Democratic Primary for Big Apple Mayor uses a ranked choice voting system, and how that process can favor the former Governor.
Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Jan. 18
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 18.
Custer Institute vice president: Saturday night stargazing is ‘quite popular'
The Custer Institute in Southold, Long Island’s oldest public observatory, is drawing large crowds for its Saturday night stargazing events, which offer a chance to view the "parade of planets" this month.
Lawsuit alleges unlawful detention by City of New York leading to civil rights violations
A lawsuit has been filed against the City of New York and unnamed correction officers over allegations of unlawful detention at Rikers Island.
Lawsuit alleges sexual harassment by supervisor at NYC Department of Transportation
A New York City employee has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The complaint, filed on January 7, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, targets the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and Reynaldo Cabezas.
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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.
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.
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.