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Feb 18, 2025

Water Agency Sustains Top Tier Rating

Did the Suffolk Water Authority hold on to its top-tier rating in these times of persistent economic pressures and rising infrastructure costs?

Feb 18, 2025

Suffolk County Employee Charged with Accepting Bribes, Falsifying Documents

Suffolk County District Attorney's Office: Brianna Hassett, 33, of Wading River faces 3 1/2 to 7 years in prison.

Feb 18, 2025

Victoria Lin Is Long Island's First and Only

The Hills East senior became the first fencer on Long Island to win a county championship in two different disciplines. She had previously won the title as a foil fencer two years ago and this season won in the Women's Epee.

Feb 18, 2025

Ward Melville Has A Magical Week

When the Ward Melville Cheer Team were selected to head down to Walt Disney World to compete for the UCA High School Nationals they knew they were facing off against not only the other teams there, but also facing history.

Feb 18, 2025

Presidents Day Patriots Rally for Trump

Passtionate patriots turned out on a blustery President's Day for their hero.

Feb 18, 2025

Engineering deans discuss policy issues at ASEE colloquium

Dean Andrew Singer of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences participated in the Public Policy Colloquium held by the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) from February 3 to 5 in Washington, DC.

Feb 18, 2025

Stony Brook podcast expands reach through WUSB radio broadcast

C4E Presents, a podcast from Stony Brook's Collaborative for the Earth (C4E), is now available on WUSB 90.1 FM and 107.3 FM.

Feb 18, 2025

Stony Brook University hosts grant application workshop with ACLS participation

Stony Brook University is set to host a full-day "Regional Grant Application Writing Workshop" on February 27, 2025.

Feb 17, 2025

Go ESM! Spotlighting a Congressional App Challenge Winner and World Read Aloud Day Participants

Trevor Flores, of Eastport-South Manor (ESM) Jr.-Sr. High School was recently crowned the victor of the annual 2024 Congressional App Challenge in New York's Second District, which is represented by Andrew Garbarino.

Feb 17, 2025

Congress’ Fiscal Failure: Another Year of Irresponsible Spending

It’s a new year, a new Congress, and new leadership has taken the reins in Washington, D.C. But one thing that remains unchanged? Business as usual.

Feb 17, 2025

From the Newsroom: Get Off My Lawn

Cold weather blues are kicking in and for the 30th winter in a row, I’m wondering why I still live in the People’s Republic of New York.

Feb 17, 2025

There Will Be a New Place To Play On Long Island

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) has been selected to operate Destination KP, the upcoming premier sports facility that will be located in King's Park.

Feb 17, 2025

South Shore Press Analysis: Vulgarity and Lawsuits on Tap to Stop Trump

Democrats stoop to every level to stop President Trump from looking under the hood for government waste and corruption.

Feb 17, 2025

Arthritis Rap by Low-T

Local songster Bryan is hoping his “Arthritis Rap” scores a hit with the senior crowd.

Feb 17, 2025

Trump Skewers Plastic Straw Ban

President Trump hurled a harpoon into the flanks of the environmental left.

Feb 17, 2025

South Shore Community Mourns the Loss of a Cherished Couple

The community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of John and Florence Bivona, a devoted pair known for their kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for their family.

Feb 17, 2025

Holbrook Welcomes Drive-Thru Only Starbucks, Patchogue Takes On Takeout Only ‘B-Dubs’

You can take them hot to go! Holbrook’s “Starbucks Go” arrives the same week Buffalo Wild Wings followed through on its promise to unveil a “Go” counterpart in downtown Patchogue just in time for the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 9th.

Feb 17, 2025

Food manufacturer Maxi Canada Inc. accused of deceptive advertising over 'natural' claims

Three Brooklyn residents have filed a class action lawsuit against Maxi Canada Inc., accusing them of falsely marketing their chicken nuggets as all-natural despite containing synthetic ingredients.

Feb 17, 2025

Major toothpaste brand accused of deceptive marketing over toxic ingredients

Douglas White has filed a class-action lawsuit against Colgate-Palmolive Co. and Tom's of Maine over allegations that their children's toothpaste contains harmful levels of lead and arsenic without proper disclosure on packaging or advertising...

Feb 17, 2025

Bayberry String Quartet on Ridotto in Huntington, 'People are going to really enjoy the concert'

The Huntington Jewish Center is presenting the Ridotto Concert Series with the Bayberry String Quartet on Sunday, Feb. 16.

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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.


Sports

KD Still Moves the Needle

This weekend Kevin Durant was sitting on a stage at Fanatics Fest in New York City when the host of the panel he was on informed him that he was just traded to the Houston Rockets. Durant seemed stunned by the move and had little to say other than "We will see what happens."


Sports

Are We In The New Dead Ball Era?

Aaron Judge has been flirting with batting .400 all season long, he also is on pace to hit nearly 60 home runs again. Cal Raleigh became the first switch hitter to ever hit 30 home runs before the halfway point in the season, and he has a chance to set the all-time home run mark for a catcher. Eugenio Suarez and Shohei Ohtani are on pace to hit 50 home runs and Kyle Schwarber is not far behind.