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Mar 27, 2025

Wolfie reaches semifinal stage in SUNY Mascot Madness competition

Wolfie, the mascot of Stony Brook University, has progressed to the semifinals in the SUNY Mascot Madness competition.

Mar 27, 2025

Victor Canela honored with Norman R. McConney Jr. Award by SUNY

Stony Brook University student Victor Canela has been recognized with the Norman R. McConney Jr.

Mar 27, 2025

The South Shore Press Awaits a Response From the William Floyd School District

The South Shore Press contacted officials at the William Floyd School District to comment on our report, but as of this posting they have not responded and are refusing to comment.

Mar 27, 2025

Simulcik on North Babylon kite festival: 'You can't take that smile off your face'

The North Babylon Chamber of Commerce will host its fifth annual “Go Fly a Kite” event on Saturday, April 26, at Overlook Beach in Babylon.

Mar 27, 2025

Four William Floyd Student-Musicians Selected for SCMEA Private Study Scholarship

Each student will receive a $500 award for private lesson study this summer and were recognized at the SCMEA concerts held earlier this month.

Mar 27, 2025

Feds Move to End Exploitation of Taxpayer Funded Housing Programs

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem have partnered up to end what they call “exploitation of taxpayer funded housing programs by illegal aliens”.

Mar 27, 2025

ESM School District Emphasizes Social-Emotional Learning and Disabled Student Inclusion

In its commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students, the Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School hosted a “Respect For All” event in its library media center on March 19.

Mar 27, 2025

Town board honors retired Army Major Paul Willms for his service

Prior to the town board meeting on March 25, Supervisor Dan Panico and the Brookhaven Town Board in Farmingville, NY recognized Retired Army Major Paul Willms for his military service.

Mar 27, 2025

Is There Smackdown Coming to Tim Waltz?

Before you go spouting off at the mouth about how much of a tough guy you are and how you'd do in a fight, you should be cautious that there isn't a 7 foot, 325-pound Big Red Machine standing in the way.

Mar 27, 2025

The Giants Will Let Russ Cook

The New York Giants have signed their QB for the 2025 season ... again. After signing Jameis Winston less than a week ago for a 2-year, $8 million dollar contract Big Blue have now added Russell Wilson to their quarterback room and is thought to be the starter.

Mar 26, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: Sports Director Tom Barton on the Giants, Sweet 16, and MLB Baseball

Hear Tom Barton's take on the New York Giants picking up Russel Wilson, what to expect in the NCAA Basketball's Sweet 16, and expectations for the New York Mets and New York Yankees.

Mar 26, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: George Santos Slams Congresswoman Crockett for Attacking Greg Abbott

As he said himself in this video, if anyone knows the importance of admitting mistakes, coming clean, and apologizing, it's former Congressman George Santos.

Mar 26, 2025

Brookhaven honors local women with recognition awards

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and the Brookhaven Town Board recently honored the recipients of the 2025 Women's Recognition Awards during the 39th Annual Women's Recognition Night at Brookhaven Town Hall.

Mar 26, 2025

William Floyd High School students provide salon services to local police officers

William Floyd High School's senior cosmetology students recently hosted officers from the Suffolk County Police Department's 7th Precinct.

Mar 26, 2025

Two Parents and One William Floyd Girls’ Track Team Member: A Biological Boy is on the Girls’ Varsity Track Team

A concerned parent who contacted the South Shore Press who wishes to remain anonymous says that is the case, and expressed concern over student safety and future funding for the William Floyd School District.

Mar 26, 2025

East Patchogue Father of Human Trafficked Teen to Sue Suffolk County

Gervasi contends his kidnapped daughter had her constitutional rights violated when a Suffolk Family Court Judge remanded her to Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center, where her abused continued.

Mar 26, 2025

William Paca Middle School Students Earn CPR Certification

Eighth-grade students from Ms. Brianna Rodda’s First Aid and Safety class at William Paca Middle School, in the William Floyd School District, joined forces with members of the Mastic Ambulance Company and Stony Brook Hospital to practice and earn their CPR certification.

Mar 26, 2025

Ban on Facemasks in Public May Be Coming to New York

Governor Kathy Hochul is renewing her push to ban facemasks in public.

Mar 26, 2025

Watery Grave for U.S. Flagship

It was the speed demon of the Atlantic, now it’s off to a watery grave.

Mar 26, 2025

Suffolk Courts Celebrate 95-year-old Justice, the Hon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin

Judge Ellerin, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court's Appelate Division for the First Department in NYC, championed women's rights at each stopgap throughout a remarkable legal career.

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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

Huge Turnout for County Executive Event

Big turnout at Ed Romaine’s Nine and Dine


Sports

My Fantasy Baseball Experience - Downfalls and Breakouts

Hi my name is Jack Thaler and I hope you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be focusing on teaching you how to treat unlikely and sudden breakouts and downfalls while also giving you my hitter and pitcher pickups of the week.