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Jun 9, 2025

NY Bullet Aid to Benefit Eastport-South Manor Science Program

The Eastport-South Manor Central School District received $30,000 in bullet aid from New York State, thanks to Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio.

Jun 9, 2025

Brookhaven Continues Long-Range Effort to Restore South Shore Wetlands

Brookhaven eyesore comes tumbling down.

Jun 9, 2025

Sayville Schools Appoints Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business and Personnel

Sayville Schools Appoints Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business and Personnel

Jun 9, 2025

Summer is Here – Many Can Visit NY State Parks for Free/Discounted

Summer is Here – Many Can Visit NY State Parks for Free/Discounted

Jun 7, 2025

Zuckerman on Long Island's Comedy for a Cause: 'It'll be fun"'

A Bridgehampton nonprofit is aiming to raise funds for college and trade school scholarships with its “Comedy for a Cause” fundraiser on Saturday, June 21.

Jun 6, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending May 31

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 3 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending May 31.

Jun 6, 2025

Massive Fire at Calverton Recycling Facility Raises Health Concerns; Officials Call for Federal, State Monitoring

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk covers the Calverton blaze that took 250 firefighters to extinguish.

Jun 6, 2025

Olive Oil! Farmers Market Frenzy Opens Outside Dennison Building in Hauppauge

“I’ve been to a lot of local farmers' markets within the district and without, and I think it’s a great way to invest in local businesses,” Legislator Jason Richberg told the South Shore Press.

Jun 6, 2025

The Long Island Express: A Hurricane’s Wrath on the South Shore

As Hurricane Season begins, the South Shore Press brings you this special feature by reporter Robert Chartuk on the infamous “Long Island Express” storm of 1938.

Jun 6, 2025

Suffolk County Eligible for Additional Supportive Housing Funding

Suffolk County Supportive Housing projects are eligible for substantial new funding in the recently passed New York State FY26 budget.

Jun 6, 2025

Suffolk County’s Orbic Electronics Investing $110 Million – Over 1,000 New Jobs

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Orbic Electronics Manufacturing, LLC, a specialized global manufacturer of telecommunications and consumer electronics devices, has broken ground on its new $110 million manufacturing global hub.

Jun 6, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner hosts record-breaking recycling event in Mount Sinai

On Saturday, May 31, Councilwoman Jane Bonner organized a Special Recycling Event at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai.

Jun 6, 2025

Schools offer online supply packs for 2025-26

Avoid the hassle of in-store shopping for school supplies by ordering online for the 2025-26 academic year.

Jun 6, 2025

Former employee sues Northwell Health alleging wrongful termination in violation of ADA

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against healthcare networks Northwell Health, Inc., North Shore-LIJ Cardiovascular Medicine, P.C., and Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Associates, LLP, alleging wrongful termination and retaliation after reporting unethical practices and requesting accommodations for disabilities.

Jun 6, 2025

Philips faces class action lawsuit for alleging falsely marketing pacifiers as 'orthodontic'

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Philips North America, LLC and Philips Holding USA Inc., alleging false advertising of their pacifiers as "orthodontic."

Jun 6, 2025

New bioprinting method may advance regenerative medicine

A team of researchers at Stony Brook University, led by Michael Mak, PhD, has introduced a new bioprinting method named TRACE (Tunable Rapid Assembly of Collagenous Elements).

Jun 6, 2025

Miller Place's Durkin Is Headed to Nationals

Miller Place High School Senior Lauren Durkin is turning heads and now will be competing for a National Championship.

Jun 6, 2025

Hills Win a Thrilling Long Island Championship

Half Hollow Hills are your Class A Boys Lacrosse Long Island Champions. Hills won the title by beating Section VIII champion Massapequa by a score of 15-14 in a thrilling title game.

Jun 5, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending May 31

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending May 31.

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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.