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May 23, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: Diamond Jubilee Anniversary for the Mastic Beach Memorial Day Parade

Arthur H. Clune American Legion Post 1533 will host its 75th Annual Memorial Day Parade in Mastic Beach on Sunday, May 26—a milestone moment in the community’s long-standing tradition of honoring American service members.

May 23, 2025

Dominick Thorne: A Legislator on a Mission to Honor Suffolk’s EMS Heroes

Legislator Dominick Thorne is leading the charge to recognize and strengthen Suffolk’s EMS system—while still answering emergency calls himself.

May 23, 2025

Comfort Has Four Paws: Huck the Therapy Dog Brings Relief to First Responders

In a county where emergency calls never seem to stop, comfort comes on four paws.

May 23, 2025

Library Partnership Tunes Into Ham Radio for Learning and Connection

Waves of Connection: Library and Radio Club Team Up to Tune In a New Generation

May 23, 2025

Safety in Boating: DA Tierney, US Coast Guard Enhance Local Maritime Law

On May 21st, the DA announced the implementation of “Aqua Alert” — an innovative pilot program designed to strengthen emergency response efforts across eastern Suffolk County’s waterways.

May 23, 2025

ESM Compendium: Future Newscasters and Poets Blossom at Elementary Level 

Eastport Elementrary students were divided into groups, where they could act out producer, director, camera crew, audio crew, newscaster and guest roles from a prewritten script.

May 23, 2025

Hochul Announces Millions in Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs in Suffolk County

Governor Kathy Hochul announced millions in awards in Suffolk County as part of two economic development programs: the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward.

May 23, 2025

Suspended Suffolk County Police Officer Indicted for Sexually Assaulting Two Women While Off Duty & Running Brothels

Suspended Suffolk County Police Officer Indicted for Sexually Assaulting Two Women While Off Duty & Running Brothels

May 23, 2025

Brentwood Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Rape

A 23-year-old Brentwood man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for forcibly raping and sexually abusing his girlfriend and then stealing her electronic devices to prevent her from calling for help.

May 23, 2025

Suffolk County Police Respond to Foul Odor, Find Concealed Corpse in a Suitcase

Huntington man sexually assaults woman then falls asleep on top her causing asphyxia due to torso compression and smothering.

May 23, 2025

William Floyd CTE students earn medals at New York State SkillsUSA Conference

William Floyd High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) students recently participated in the 2025 New York State SkillsUSA Conference held in Syracuse, NY.

May 23, 2025

I Saw Sinners: AMC Offering $7 Tuesday Matinees for Members (Free to Sign-Up!)

Having raked in over $320 million against a $90 budget, unheard of for all non-Tarantino filmmakers cranking out original IP these days, the film does true damage in the best sense possible by way of director Ryan Coogler.

May 23, 2025

WFHS student wins 2025 Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award

William Floyd High School senior Aboni Hossain has been named the recipient of the 2025 Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award for Suffolk County.

May 23, 2025

William Floyd School District announces summer music enrichment program

The William Floyd School District is set to host a Summer Music Enrichment Program aimed at extending students' musical development beyond the regular school year.

May 23, 2025

William Floyd High School seniors to revisit elementary schools on June 26

Members of the Class of 2025 from William Floyd High School are set to participate in a "Walk Down Memory Lane" on June 26.

May 23, 2025

Queens College sued for alleged antisemitic discrimination against faculty

Queens College is facing allegations of discrimination, including claims of antisemitism. Plaintiff Helen Schwalb filed a lawsuit against the university, alleging discriminatory practices targeting Jewish faculty members, particularly within the Accounting Department.

May 23, 2025

Stony Brook University awards over 7,600 degrees at commencement ceremony

Today, Stony Brook University celebrated the graduation of over 7,600 students at LaValle Stadium.

May 23, 2025

New immune cell discovery may lead to alternative tuberculosis vaccine

A recent study published in Scientific Reports has identified a new population of immune cells that could be pivotal in developing an alternative tuberculosis (TB) vaccine.

May 23, 2025

Stony Brook University celebrates Class of 2025 with commencement ceremony

Stony Brook University marked its 65th Commencement Ceremony on May 23, celebrating the Class of 2025 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.

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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.