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$36.2 Million to Restore Vital Roadways on Long Island
Key sections of the Sunrise Highway service roads and Route 25 in Suffolk County will be under construction.
SWR Field Hockey continue to roll
The Shoreham-Wading River girls’ field hockey team is off to a fantastic start to the 2025 season, combining a stifling defense with an explosive offense to establish themselves as one of Suffolk County’s top contenders.
Tunnel 2 Towers run brings out the best of the best
This week, FDNY members, New Yorkers, and thousands of visitors from across the country came together to participate in the annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk in New York City.
Stony Brook hosts CommUniversity Day open house featuring science exhibits and community engagement
Stony Brook University hosted its annual CommUniversity Day on September 27, drawing 3,300 visitors to the campus.
EMT sues Maimonides Medical Center over alleged unpaid overtime
An emergency medical technician has filed a class and collective action lawsuit against Maimonides Medical Center, alleging violations of federal and state labor laws. The complaint names the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the New York Labor Law (NYLL) as the governing statutes.
Nurse practitioner sues NYPD over alleged police abuse
A woman has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several police officers, alleging civil rights violations, including false arrest and excessive force.
Lawsuit claims CityFHEPS voucher process violated constitutional rights
An individual has filed a lawsuit against several New York state agencies, alleging violations of constitutional rights related to prolonged delays in receiving housing assistance.
Nassau County faces lawsuit over alleged civil rights violations at NCCC
A detainee at the Nassau County Correctional Center (NCCC) has filed a lawsuit against the County of Nassau, Sheriff Anthony J. LaRocco, and unnamed corrections officers, alleging violations of his civil rights during pre-trial detention.
Ryder Cup recap: local biz booms—from hoteliers to shuckers
Four-star hotels nearby Bethpage State Park that benefited from the onslaught of out-of-towners included the Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton and the Courtyard by Marriott Republic Airport—both in Farmingdale.
Breaking zoos: closing time for Holtsville animal preserve
The main reason for the planned termination of the Holtsville Ecology Site, the Town says, is the cost to taxpayers.
Public weighs in on state energy plan
Long Island weighs in on New York’s energy future.
Lawsuit claims Brookhaven officials targeted Asian-owned spas
Stone Equities, LLC has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Brookhaven and several of its employees, alleging misconduct that caused financial and reputational harm. The defendants named in the complaint are the Town of Brookhaven and individuals Theresa Trejo, Amanda Paccione, and Brian Smith.
Moriches Rotary Hosts 17th Annual Oktoberfest
A good time for a good cause at the Moriches Rotary Oktoberfest.
Smithtown Central School District students ‘Go Gold’
Smithtown students raise money for cancer awareness.
Lawmakers call for HALT repeal, prison safety reforms
HALT Act failing, legislators call for prison reform.
Stony Brook inducts their 2025 hall of fame class
This weekend Stony Brook University proudly inducted four exceptional Seawolves into the Rita & Kurt Eppenstein Athletics Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place at Stony Brook Arena, where the Class of 2025 was honored for their outstanding contributions to Stony Brook Athletics.
Your NYS refund check is on the way
Did you file your taxes early in 2023? If you did, you are first on the list to receive your NYS inflation refund check.
Green leads Rocky Point
The Rocky Point boys cross country team traveled to Wappingers Falls this weekend and turned in a strong performance against some of the top competition in the state.
SCPD officer busted on DWI charge
A Suffolk County police officer has been indicted on charges of vehicular assault and driving while intoxicated after allegedly striking a pedestrian in Huntington Village while off duty.
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The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.