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May 19, 2025

Dog walker sues Town of Hempstead over facility ban after advocacating to save shelter dog

A dog walker at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter has filed a lawsuit against the town and several town officials, alleging violations of his constitutional rights after he was banned from all town facilities.

May 19, 2025

Fantasy Baseball - Closer Change in Philly

When the Philadelphia Phillies announced that their closer Jose Alvarado was going to be suspended for 80 games without pay for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy the look at the Phillies as World Series contenders shifted, as did fantasy teams across the country.

May 19, 2025

Bing Bong the Knicks Are Knocking on the Finals Door

The New York Knicks shocked the world when they upended the Boston Celtics and advanced in the playoffs and now they are just one series away from the NBA Finals.

May 19, 2025

Section XI Hands Out Honors

This week athletes and those involved in athletics in Suffolk were honored at the annual Section XI Nick DeCillis Awards Luncheon. Section XI wrote of the honorees that they "represent the very best of our community and continue to make Section XI proud"

May 19, 2025

Christina Geraci reflects on ongoing connection with Stony Brook University

Alumna Christina Geraci, a 2004 graduate of Stony Brook University, has remained an active participant in university events for over two decades.

May 19, 2025

Stony Brook University strengthens collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratory

For nearly thirty years, Stony Brook University (SBU) has fostered a collaborative relationship with Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), one of the nation's leading research facilities.

May 19, 2025

Stony Brook Venture Challenge showcases innovative tech startups

The Long Island High Technology Incubator (LIHTI) recently hosted the Spring 2025 Stony Brook Venture Challenge, where 14 startups presented their business ideas to a panel of judges.

May 19, 2025

Renaissance School celebrates graduation of new doctors ready for residency

The Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University held its 51st Convocation on May 19, marking the graduation of 133 students who received their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees.

May 19, 2025

Barry Barish elected to American Philosophical Society

World-renowned physicist Barry Barish has been elected as a member of the American Philosophical Society (APS).

May 19, 2025

Stony Brook recognizes seven faculty members with educational effectiveness awards

Seven faculty and staff members from various Stony Brook University colleges and schools have been honored with the Excellence in Educational Effectiveness Award.

May 19, 2025

Stony Brook Medicine adopts AI tech for enhanced heart disease diagnosis

Stony Brook Medicine has become the first healthcare provider on Long Island to implement HeartFlow Plaque Analysis, an artificial intelligence technology designed to improve the diagnosis of heart disease.

May 19, 2025

Stony Brook University supports freshman research in humanities through new funding

Stony Brook University is providing unique research opportunities for its first-year students in the humanities and social sciences.

May 19, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: SBM Medical Director of the Prostate Care Program, Dr. Howard Adler

The South Shore Press spoke to a leading prostate cancer medical professional on this type of cancer, what possible treatments are available for President Biden, and the importance of men getting regular screenings and colonoscopies.

May 19, 2025

Eleanor Weeks Named 2025 Senior Citizen of Distinction

Decades of service wins it for Eleanor Weeks

May 19, 2025

DeStefano and Murray Host “Shed the Meds” Event at Longwood Library

Suffolk residents shed their meds.

May 19, 2025

Alisa McMorris Turned Tragedy into Advocacy

Wading River Woman keeps the spirit of her son alive.

May 19, 2025

Little Red Shed Opens at Avery Homestead, Launching a New Chapter in Historic Preservation

A little red shed just opened in East Patchogue—and it’s helping preserve 270 years of local history.

May 19, 2025

Center Moriches Student Named State Champion in Marine Service Technology

Center Moriches High School student Gavin Bailey recently took top prize in the SkillsUSA competition.

May 19, 2025

Tangier Smith Elementary celebrates Earth Day with family night

Tangier Smith Elementary School recently hosted a "Go Green, Go Global" family night in celebration of Earth Day.

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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.