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Mar 3, 2025

Stellar Show for South Shore Skywatchers

Skywatchers gathered along the South Shore to see the Planetary Parade were treated to an incredible sunset.

Mar 3, 2025

Bird Flu Worries Continue on Long Island

The Deadly Outbreak Behind the Rising Egg Prices.

Mar 3, 2025

Wind Cables Coming Through

Onlookers flow in to view once-in-a-lifetime installation.

Mar 3, 2025

Free Mulch/Wood chips at Many Town Locations

Spring is almost here and so is free mulch/wood chips from Brookhaven Town.

Mar 3, 2025

South Shore Statesman to Wed

Meet the Suffolk couple who announced their nuptials.

Mar 3, 2025

Black Conservatives Speak Out: “I left the Democrat Plantation.”

Civil and Constitutional Rights Attorney, Tricia Lindsey, spoke with SSP about her thoughts on being black, a woman, and a Republican. Lindsey pushes back on the idea that being black or a woman dictates how she should think and vote.

Mar 3, 2025

New York real-estate firm accuses multiple Hong Kong entities of crypto-fraud scheme

A New York real-estate developer has filed a lawsuit against several individuals and entities accused of orchestrating a crypto-fraud scheme known as pig-butchering scams that cost him over $3.6 million dollars.

Mar 3, 2025

Construction companies accused of wage violations

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against multiple construction companies alleging they failed to pay overtime wages according to federal and state laws.

Mar 2, 2025

Suffolk Wrestlers Win Multiple State Championships

This Saturday at MVP Arena in Albany the New York State wrestling Championships were held and Suffolk County once again showed up in full force and came home with multiple state titles.

Mar 2, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Feb. 22

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Mar 2, 2025

Smithtown Fire Department honors late Father Daniel Bitsko by renaming meeting room

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced the renaming of its Main Meeting Room in memory of Father Daniel Bitsko, a respected member of both the department and the local community.

Feb 28, 2025

Symphonic Pops director on Huntington concert: 'Bringing together musicians of all ages'

The Symphonic Pops of Long Island joins Huntington High School’s symphony orchestra on Sunday, March 2, for a tribute to Broadway and film tunes entitled “Witches, Pirates & Dragons.”

Feb 28, 2025

Cops Save Man from Choking on Food in Bay Shore

A man choking on a piece of food called 911, and two Suffolk County cops out of the Third Precinct responded in swift order.

Feb 28, 2025

South Shore Rotten Apple of the Week: Crack Cocaine, Battered Dogs Recovered in Brentwood Home

Stacy Zimmer, 48, of Brentwood was arrested on Feb. 19th and charged with animal cruelty and drug possession.

Feb 28, 2025

Floyd's Win Sets Up a Rematch and Chance for Revenge

The William Floyd Colonials boys’ varsity basketball team won their quarterfinal playoff game and have advanced to the next round of the Suffolk County playoffs.

Feb 28, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest diesel during week ending Feb. 22

1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Feb 28, 2025

Brookhaven Bulldozers Battle Blight: Another Zombie Home Bites the Dust

Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Jane Bonner were on-hand when the Town of Brookhaven demolished a vacant and abandoned “zombie house” at 118 Route 25 A in Rocky Point.

Feb 28, 2025

William Floyd Middle School hosts student bistro to reward good behavior

William Floyd Middle School organized its annual Student Bistro event in the faculty lounge, celebrating students recognized for positive behavior through the school's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program.

Feb 28, 2025

William Floyd wrestler wins Suffolk County title; heads to state tournament

The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity wrestling team recently participated in the Suffolk County Championships, achieving notable success.

Feb 28, 2025

Roadside Tributes for Accident Victims

Tragedy to Legislation: Assemblyman Names Roadside Tribute Bill for Son.

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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.


National

$300 Billion Vanishing Act: Untracked Remittances Drain U.S. Economy, Shift Tax Burden to American Families

You see them everywhere: muniservice shops that wire money to other countries. Here’s the dirty little secret about how they drain hundreds of billions from the United States.