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Sep 22, 2025

Stony Brook hosts hands-on ocean acoustics training for graduate students

More than two dozen graduate students from universities across the United States took part in the Ocean Acoustics Summer in School program (OASIS) at Stony Brook University’s Southampton Marine Sciences Center this summer.

Sep 22, 2025

William Floyd Colonials shut out Brentwood in homecoming football game

The William Floyd Colonials football team secured a 20-0 victory over Brentwood during the school’s 2025 Homecoming event at the Lincoln Avenue Sports Complex.

Sep 22, 2025

People’s Arc of Suffolk honors local businesses

People's Arc of Suffolk (Arc) hosted its first annual Partners in Excellence Awards breakfast.

Sep 22, 2025

ESM students lead presidential election simulation

In recognition of Constitution Day on Sept. 17th, Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School students engaged in an interactive learning experience designed to bring the U.S. electoral process to life.

Sep 22, 2025

Law enforcement teams unite for Project Thank A Cop event

Multiple Long Island police departments battle is out in a tug of war contest.

Sep 22, 2025

Smithtown West Bulls shine in homecoming win and celebration

Smithtown High School West celebrated a spirited homecoming weekend that brought the entire community together and capped off with a victory on the football field.

Sep 22, 2025

William Floyd alumni authors return for library event

Some of William Floyd High School’s most accomplished alumni will return to their roots later this month to share their journeys as published authors in an event designed to inspire the next generation of storytellers.

Sep 22, 2025

Stony Brook launches pilot summer research program for transfer students

A group of 22 community college transfer students took part in a new summer pilot program at Stony Brook University aimed at introducing them to on-campus research before the start of fall classes.

Sep 22, 2025

Community pride at William Floyd homecoming parade

See who marched in the William Floyd Homecoming parade.

Sep 22, 2025

Veterans Resource Fair at Brookhaven Town Hall

The annual Veterans Resource Fair will be held on Monday, October 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sep 22, 2025

Farmingville teen indicted for weapons possession, assault

Kyri Law, 18, of Farmingville, was indicted for Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Assault after he rammed into a police vehicle while trying to flee, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced.

Sep 22, 2025

Santos From Behind Bars: Solitary Confinement

I renew my plea to President Trump: intervene. Help me escape this daily torment and let me return to my family.

Sep 22, 2025

Scoring early and often pushes the Patriots past Bay Shore

This past Saturday was a day for big plays when Ward Melville met up with Bay Shore, but unfortunately for Bay Shore all of those big plays were made by Ward Melville, in all three phases of the game.

Sep 21, 2025

Some things never change as Cipp leads Bellport

Stop me if you've heard this before. A Cipp leads Bellport football to a win.

Sep 21, 2025

Ask Nancy: Medical Directives MOLST & DNR

A living will is another health-related estate planning document you can execute at any time. Living wills provide authorization for your health care proxy agent to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment.

Sep 21, 2025

The Dangerous Revolutionary War Year of 1780

The British, with their advantages in weapons, manpower, national wealth, and leadership, now also had to contend with the Franco-American alliance.

Sep 21, 2025

Honoring Suffolk County’s forgotten souls

Suffolk County organizations came together to ensure that those at rest in Potter’s Field are not forgotten but remembered as part of Suffolk County’s story.

Sep 21, 2025

Mastic Fire Department marks 100 years with Centennial Parade

The South Shore Press was there for the Mastic Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary celebration.

Sep 21, 2025

From the Newsroom: ABC cans heartless hack Kimmel

Free speech doesn’t mean freedom from consequences. Kimmel spewed vile lies. ABC had every right to can him. They were right to do it.

Sep 21, 2025

Thomas puts up 300+ yards to lead Floyd

It seems like every time you look at a William Floyd's box score and take a peek at Ja’Quan Thomas's numbers you have to take a double take; this week was a triple take as the star running back ran wild.

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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.