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Sep 19, 2025

Stony Brook University invites campus community to join Climate Week NYC events

Stony Brook University is encouraging its students, faculty, and staff to take part in Climate Week NYC, which will be held from September 21-28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2025

Suffolk County Donates Life-Saving AED to Clune American Legion

County donation could save a life.

Sep 19, 2025

Traffic Pattern to Ease Congestion on William Floyd

A new traffic pattern to ease congestion on William Floyd.

Sep 19, 2025

SSP columnist earns Humanity Matters awards

Humanity Matters TV celebrated the release of its 250th podcast during its inaugural awards ceremony at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County in Glen Cove, where South Shore Press columnist Rich Acritelli received the evening’s highest accolade.

Sep 19, 2025

Islip extends lithium battery plant moratorium by one year

At a public hearing on Tuesday, September 16th, the Islip Board voted to extend its moratorium on battery energy storage systems (BESS) for another 12 months, continuing its strong opposition to the development of lithium-ion battery facilities within the township.

Sep 19, 2025

Reilly Rich makes SportsCenter's top 10

Stony Brook's Reilly Rich has won the National Player of the Week honors from TopDrawerSoccer.com. The women's soccer standout was outstanding as she led Stony Brook past one of the top teams in the Ivy League, 5-3.

Sep 18, 2025

From Long Island to North Carolina

Stony Brook's star baseball player is now headed to North Carolina.

Sep 18, 2025

Stefanik tears into Hochul at Long Island radio stop

Expected to announce for governor after the November election, Stefanik made a stop on Long Island.

Sep 18, 2025

Leslie E. Chornoma Jr.: A life rooted in East Moriches

Les Chornoma, an East Moriches life remembered.

Sep 18, 2025

AP scholars named at Bellport High School

Bellport students are studying hard and it shows as they score big on the Advanced Placement tests.

Sep 18, 2025

Flanagan on Bridgehampton Museum's PotatoHampton: 'We're hoping that it's a great time'

The Bridgehampton Museum will host a new 5K run/walk on Sunday, Sept. 21, reviving the spirit of the long-running PotatoHampton race as a community fundraiser in honor of the late board member Peter Walsh.

Sep 18, 2025

Long Island Cares representative on 5K & Paws Walk: ‘A celebration of the bond between people and pets’

Long Island Cares will host its fourth annual 5K & Paws Walk on Sunday, Sept. 21, at Belmont Lake State Park in North Babylon. The pet-friendly event begins at 9 a.m., with sign-in starting at 8 a.m. It will take place rain or shine.

Sep 18, 2025

Key pavement upgrades for Townline Road in Hauppauge

The long-anticipated overhaul will resurface and repair all damaged and overworn concrete between Blydenburgh Road in Hauppauge to Jackson Road in Nesconset.

Sep 17, 2025

Mather Hospital names new VP

Northwell’s Mather Hospital announced that Matthew Colson has been appointed Vice President for Foundation and External Affairs.

Sep 17, 2025

House passes ‘Stop Illegal Entry Act’

Law passes that substantially increases penalties for people who enter or re-enter the Unites States illegally and also for those that commit additional felony crimes.

Sep 17, 2025

New sidewalks and fresh pavement for Frowein Road

Frowein Road will be safer and smoother thanks to a $1.8 million county project.

Sep 17, 2025

SWR Coach Reaches 300th Win

Shoreham Wading River's varsity girls' tennis coach Debbie Lutjen has won her 300th game.

Sep 17, 2025

Stony Brook receives $300M from NYS for new quantum research hub

The State University of New York at Stony Brook has secured a $300 million investment from New York State to establish the Quantum Research and Innovation Hub.

Sep 17, 2025

Suffolk County Community College student receives national Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise scholarship

Jennifer Smith, a student at Suffolk County Community College from Brentwood, New York, has been named a 2025 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar.

Sep 17, 2025

William Floyd School District prepares for annual homecoming celebration

The William Floyd School District will hold its annual Homecoming celebration on Saturday, September 20.

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MLB Star Visits Pat-Med

Eagle Elementary School in the Patchogue-Medford School District recently welcomed local children’s author Angela O’Hoppe for a special visit that combined storytelling, inspiration, and an unforgettable surprise. Joining her was her son, Logan O’Hoppe, catcher for the Los Angeles Angels, making the event especially memorable for students and staff.