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Jun 18, 2025

Native American Guardian’s Association challenges New York school mascot regulation in federal court

The Native American Guardian’s Association (NAGA) has filed a lawsuit challenging a New York State regulation that prohibits public schools from using Indigenous names, mascots, and logos. The complaint was brought against the New York State Board of Regents and its members.

Jun 18, 2025

Customer sues Empire Cadillac over alleged auto finance fraud

A customer has filed a lawsuit against MBLIC Motors LLC, doing business as Empire Cadillac, alleging fraudulent and deceptive practices in connection with an automobile transaction.

Jun 18, 2025

Ridgewood property owners sue Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance over denied fire damage claim

Two New York residents have filed a lawsuit against Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd (U.S. Branch), alleging breach of contract and bad faith denial of an insurance claim related to fire damage.

Jun 18, 2025

Hillside Hotel files lawsuit over alleged $5 million fraud judgment

Hillside Hotel LLC has filed a lawsuit alleging a fraudulent scheme that led to a $5 million default judgment against the company. The lawsuit names Gorayeb & Associates, PC, Christopher J. Gorayeb, Jonathan D. Moran, and others as defendants.

Jun 18, 2025

Matthew Zoll Memorial: "(He) …developed a Severe Form of Schizophrenia"

The departed Sound Beach resident who made headlines for killing his father was memoralized in a Christian mass ceremony on Saturday, June 14th, a day ahead of Father's Day.

Jun 18, 2025

Islip Terrace Man Indicted for Fentanyl, Cocaine Possession Amidst Three Young Children

Williams, 39, of Islip Terrace, and girlfriend Keirsten Escobar were also both charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney announced.

Jun 18, 2025

Suffolk County Water Authority: A Century of Safeguarding a Vital Resource

The South Shore Press takes a look at the history of the Suffolk Water Authority.

Jun 18, 2025

Suffolk County West Robins Oyster Company Wins State Agriculture Grant

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 19 farm and food organizations are being awarded a total of $13.7 million through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant Program.

Jun 18, 2025

Suffolk County Smoking Quit Line Celebrates 25 Years of Success

Suffolk County Smoking Quit Line Celebrates 25 Years of Success

Jun 18, 2025

Longwood Baseball Brings Home The Hardware

This year's League 1 champions the Longwood Lions baseball team were honored for their individual achievements.

Jun 18, 2025

ESM All-County Athletes Honored

During the most recent Eastport-South Manor Board of Education meeting, Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics Patrick Hayes honored this year's student athletes.

Jun 17, 2025

New York woman alleges false arrest and excessive force by police

A New York woman has filed a lawsuit against the city and several of its police officers, alleging civil rights violations. The lawsuit filed by plaintiff Sonia Perry names officers Robert McLoughlin, Benjamin Gelber, Dennis Cobic, and Annie Cosgrave as defendants.

Jun 17, 2025

Legal dispute erupts over Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club partnership

A woman has filed a lawsuit against her former business partner, alleging that they attempted to undermine their equal partnership by excluding her from managerial decisions and seeking to remove her from the business.

Jun 17, 2025

Violent Rage, Meet Consequence: DA Tierney Announces “25 to Life” for Mastic Murderer

Convicted last month for killing his longtime friend, James Brown, 45, of Mastic was formally sentenced on Monday, June 16th.

Jun 17, 2025

New York’s $254 Billion Budget Draws Fire for Reckless Spending, Lack of Transparency

State budget out of whack—Comptroller Tom DiNapoli

Jun 16, 2025

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Pickups To Push You To The Top

I hope you enjoyed my first edition of The Fantasy Baseball Experience last week and had a great Father's Day weekend. This week I will be focusing on players you should add to your team.

Jun 16, 2025

Village of Port Jefferson Cup Regatta to Set Sail for Pancreatic Cancer Research

The 16th annual Village Cup Regatta, a friendly competition between Mather Hospital and the Village of Port Jefferson, will set sail on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Jun 16, 2025

Father’s Navy Jacket Brings Back Memories of World War II

World War II jacket brings back memories on Father’s Day.

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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

Deputy Sheriff Dexter: Meet Suffolk’s newest K9 officer

Already having assisted in numerous investigations—including tracking down a suspect who fled from a DWI crash—2-year-old Dexter has been hard at work even before assuming his official title on October 2, said Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon.


Local

Mazzarella staffer receives Mastic Beach Conservancy Award

Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella proudly announced that his Chief of Staff, Timothy A. Rothang, has been awarded the 2025 Trailblazer Award by the Mastic Beach Conservancy.