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Brookhaven opens first smart home for special needs individuals
Brookhaven Town officials, alongside Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), celebrated the opening of Long Island's first smart home for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities on May 27.
Debt collection agency and banks accused of deceptive practices in federal lawsuit
A federal lawsuit accuses a debt collection agency and several financial institutions of using deceptive practices to intimidate consumers.
Liberty Mutual files RICO lawsuit over $364K in fraudulent claims
A group of insurance companies has filed a lawsuit against multiple pharmacies and individuals, alleging a scheme involving fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions.
New York man sues Nassau County for false arrest and malicious prosecution
A New York resident has filed a civil rights lawsuit against a detective and Nassau County, alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution stemming from events in late 2023.
William Floyd students participate in seal rehabilitation project
Students from William Floyd Middle School's Animal Science Club have successfully completed a project to rehabilitate and release a rescued harbor seal named "Floyd."
Third-grade penpals meet face-to-face after months of correspondence
For the second time in the school year, students from Mrs. Dobbeck's third-grade class at Moriches Elementary School met with their penpals from Mrs. McNamara's third-grade class at John S. Hobart Elementary School.
Brookhaven Town hosts successful annual health fair with numerous vendors
Farmingville, NY - On Saturday, May 17, the Town of Brookhaven's Department of General Services hosted its Fifth Annual Health and Wellness Fair.
William Floyd High School celebrates Class of 2025 academic awards
William Floyd High School recently held its annual Academic Awards Night to honor the achievements of the Class of 2025.
Smart Home Opens in Shirley, Giving Residents with Disabilities a High-Tech Path to Independence
Smart home technology comes to Shirley.
Hochul Uses Taxpayer Dollars to Subsidize Building Vehicles New Yorkers Won’t be Able to Buy
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she directed the use of just under $17 million in taxpayer funds to subsidize V8 engines that New Yorkers soon won’t be allowed to buy themselves.
The Breeder's Cup Is Coming Back to Long Island
The Breeder's Cup World Championships are coming to Long Island. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Belmont Park has been selected to host the 2027 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Connetquot Schools Recognize Exemplary, and Life-saving, Students and Faculty
The Connetquot Board of Education recognized exemplary students and faculty for leadership and academic honors at their May 27th meeting.
Smithtown Students Experience the Subway Series
The New York Yankees vs. New York Mets series are dubbed the 'Subway Series' because you can hop on the train and take it to the next stadium. That experience is unique to New York and the phrase began back when the Yankees would play the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants.
A K9 Named Sato: Suffolk's Newest Best Friend Earns Sheriff Corrections' Badge
The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office held a special ceremony to introduce their newest corrections officer, K9 "Sato," at the Yaphank Correctional Facility on Wednesday, May 28th.
Memorable MDW Car Service: 25-Plus Suffolk Veterans Transported to Jones Beach Air Show
For the third straight year, the Chair of the Suffolk County Veterans Committee coordinated a strong Veteran presence in the Four Leaf Federal Credit Union Air Show that took place at Jones Beach over Memorial Day Weekend.
Bellport Seniors Earn ‘Building Bridges Award’
Bellport High School Multicultural Student Association President Alyssa Vargas and Secretary Rosemarie Okorafor were recently named recipients of the Building Bridges Award presented by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island.
South Shore Press Video Vault: VFW Post 6249 Rich Acritelli Promotes a 5K and D-Day Ceremony
Rich Acritelli from Post 6249 Rocky Point Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the World War II and Military History Museum, joined the South Shore Press to talk about both big events.
Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending May 24
2 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Vector Control to Conduct Aerial Mosquito Treatments Along South Shore
Suffolk’s plan to beat the buzzers.
Girl Scouts Step into Colonial History at the Manor of St. George
Girl Scouts step back in time to connect with Colonial history right in their backyard.
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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.
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.
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.