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SSP columnist earns Humanity Matters awards
Humanity Matters TV celebrated the release of its 250th podcast during its inaugural awards ceremony at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County in Glen Cove, where South Shore Press columnist Rich Acritelli received the evening’s highest accolade.
Islip extends lithium battery plant moratorium by one year
At a public hearing on Tuesday, September 16th, the Islip Board voted to extend its moratorium on battery energy storage systems (BESS) for another 12 months, continuing its strong opposition to the development of lithium-ion battery facilities within the township.
Reilly Rich makes SportsCenter's top 10
Stony Brook's Reilly Rich has won the National Player of the Week honors from TopDrawerSoccer.com. The women's soccer standout was outstanding as she led Stony Brook past one of the top teams in the Ivy League, 5-3.
From Long Island to North Carolina
Stony Brook's star baseball player is now headed to North Carolina.
Stefanik tears into Hochul at Long Island radio stop
Expected to announce for governor after the November election, Stefanik made a stop on Long Island.
Leslie E. Chornoma Jr.: A life rooted in East Moriches
Les Chornoma, an East Moriches life remembered.
AP scholars named at Bellport High School
Bellport students are studying hard and it shows as they score big on the Advanced Placement tests.
Big bar brawl leads to arrests and hospitalizations
As Football Sunday buzzed at 1683 Sports Bar and Grille in West Islip on September 14th, a sudden eruption of violence shattered the festivities.
Flanagan on Bridgehampton Museum's PotatoHampton: 'We're hoping that it's a great time'
The Bridgehampton Museum will host a new 5K run/walk on Sunday, Sept. 21, reviving the spirit of the long-running PotatoHampton race as a community fundraiser in honor of the late board member Peter Walsh.
Long Island Cares representative on 5K & Paws Walk: ‘A celebration of the bond between people and pets’
Long Island Cares will host its fourth annual 5K & Paws Walk on Sunday, Sept. 21, at Belmont Lake State Park in North Babylon. The pet-friendly event begins at 9 a.m., with sign-in starting at 8 a.m. It will take place rain or shine.
Key pavement upgrades for Townline Road in Hauppauge
The long-anticipated overhaul will resurface and repair all damaged and overworn concrete between Blydenburgh Road in Hauppauge to Jackson Road in Nesconset.
Mather Hospital names new VP
Northwell’s Mather Hospital announced that Matthew Colson has been appointed Vice President for Foundation and External Affairs.
House passes ‘Stop Illegal Entry Act’
Law passes that substantially increases penalties for people who enter or re-enter the Unites States illegally and also for those that commit additional felony crimes.
New sidewalks and fresh pavement for Frowein Road
Frowein Road will be safer and smoother thanks to a $1.8 million county project.
SWR Coach Reaches 300th Win
Shoreham Wading River's varsity girls' tennis coach Debbie Lutjen has won her 300th game.
Stony Brook receives $300M from NYS for new quantum research hub
The State University of New York at Stony Brook has secured a $300 million investment from New York State to establish the Quantum Research and Innovation Hub.
Suffolk County Community College student receives national Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise scholarship
Jennifer Smith, a student at Suffolk County Community College from Brentwood, New York, has been named a 2025 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar.
William Floyd School District prepares for annual homecoming celebration
The William Floyd School District will hold its annual Homecoming celebration on Saturday, September 20.
William Floyd High School schedules underclass picture days for early October
LifeTouch will conduct underclass portraits at William Floyd High School on October 6, 7, and 8.
SchoolNova offers free fall math and physics clubs for K-12 students
SchoolNova at Stony Brook University will offer free math and physics clubs for students from elementary through high school this fall.
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Colonials Host Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure
The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, recently hosted a “Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure” game against Riverhead to raise money in the fight against cancer. As part of the initiative, the Colonials also participated in a shoot-a-thon, and through concessions and T-shirt sales, they raised nearly $650 for the American Cancer Society.
Wealth Management Firms Accuse Real Estate Entities of Fraudulent Scheme
Summitbridge Wealth Management and Arna Premier Property Solutions have filed a lawsuit against multiple real estate entities accusing them of running a Ponzi-style fraud scheme involving over $1 million in investments.
Plaintiff Alleges False Arrests by NYPD Officers
Micah Mitchell has filed a lawsuit against multiple NYPD officers alleging false arrest among other civil rights violations after two separate incidents where he claims he was unlawfully detained without cause