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Nov 17, 2024

Plaintiff alleges home care agency violated her rights through harassment and retaliation

A former employee of a home care agency has filed a lawsuit alleging workplace misconduct, including sexual harassment and retaliation. Plaintiff Yara Wali filed the complaint on November 5 against Marks Homecare Agency Inc., Fadia Awad, and Oly Carrasco.

Nov 17, 2024

Plaintiff alleges negligence by U.S government employee in motor vehicle accident

A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against the United States government, alleging negligence in a motor vehicle accident involving a Department of Defense employee.

Nov 16, 2024

Red Flag Fire Warning for Long Island as Drought Conditions Persist

With a Red Flag fire warning in effect for Long Island due to a pervasive lack of rain, the state has called for a "Burn Ban" until the end of the month. The mandate comes as the largest wildfire in New York since 2008 burns in Orange County across the New Jersey line. 

Nov 16, 2024

It's Officially Official For Stroman

Jayden, the brother of Yankee starter Marcus, committed to Duke this week, following in his brothers footsteps.

Nov 16, 2024

Ward Melville Volleyball Owns The Island

The boys team back-to-back Long Island Champions! They came from behind 1 set to 2 and won in the 5th set in dramatic fashion. Congratulations and good luck next weekend at states!

Nov 16, 2024

Stony Brook, Farmingdale, and SCCC Increase Enrollment

 Stony Brook, Farmingdale, and SCCC Increase Enrollment

Nov 16, 2024

The Passing Of A Port Jeff Legend

Coach Desi is the longest-tenured high school baseball coach in Suffolk County's history, having coached at Port Jefferson for 37 years. He has coached his teams to over 400 wins, including 10 league championships and 20 playoff appearances.

Nov 16, 2024

Plaintiff alleges Legal Aid Society engaged in discriminatory employment practices

Sean Imran has taken legal action against his former employer, alleging pervasive discrimination based on race, religion, and national origin at the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County.

Nov 16, 2024

NYPD detective files civil rights lawsuit against Village of Freeport

Detective Narcisse Gnapi has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Freeport and its police department alleging false arrest and racial discrimination following an incident over parking tickets.

Nov 16, 2024

Emily Herr Swims To States

Shoreham-Wading River's student swimmer Emily Herr has won her 8th and 9th individual county championships.

Nov 16, 2024

Man on the Street Asks Residents About the Beechwood Protect

About 400 residents turned out to hear the latest about the Beechwood effort to rebuild the Neighborhood Road Business District in Mastic Beach. Here's what they had to say about the revitalization project. 

Nov 16, 2024

Smooth Parking at the American Legion

Parking at the American Legion Post in Mastic Beach just got smoother thanks to generous donations from local companies in an effort coordinated by area officials.

Nov 16, 2024

East Islip Craft Fair planner: 'Affection and love are put into every piece from an artisan'

The East Islip Craft & Gift Fair will celebrate its 40th year on Saturday, Nov. 23, and Sunday, Nov. 24, at East Islip High School, 1 Redmen St., Islip Terrace.

Nov 16, 2024

Teddies for Happiness founder on Centereach car show: 'Come out and support a great cause'

Local law enforcement is rallying to support children in need this holiday season with the second annual Long Island Law Enforcement Charity Car Show and Toy Drive on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Nov 15, 2024

'The Crucible' Comes to Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High

Based on Arthur Miller's Tony Award-winning play of the same name, "The Crucible' was also adapted to the silver screen in 1996. Starring Daniel-Day Lewis and Winona Ryder, the film—and the stage text upon which it was based—have both seen steady action as part of English class curriculum over the following decades. 

Nov 15, 2024

A Bazaar in St. James: 'Sons of Norway' Welcomes All this Saturday

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church. Having expanded beyond their Norwegian origins in the decades since its formation, Johnson says the upcoming lodge gathering will be more akin to a Scandinavian Music Festival.

Nov 15, 2024

South Fork environmental educator highlights ‘opportunity’ to join National Hiking Day

In celebration of National Hiking Day, The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center (SOFO) in Bridgehampton is offering a guided hike at the Wolf Swamp Preserve on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 10:30 a.m.

Nov 15, 2024

NSLS-II leader discusses critical role of vacuum systems in cutting-edge research

When the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) operates, its processes can seem seamless.

Nov 15, 2024

Women leaders inspire future healthcare professionals at Stony Brook panel

Students interested in healthcare careers gathered at the Health Sciences Center on October 17 for a panel discussion featuring fifteen professionals from Stony Brook Medicine.

Nov 15, 2024

Bay Shore man indicted for possession of child sexual abuse materials

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Richard L. Wolffe, Jr., a 39-year-old resident of Bay Shore, for allegedly possessing and uploading images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.

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Local

Stay Melo: HOF Knicks Star Plugs Cannabis Brand in Farmingdale

Strain Stars will welcome the perennial All-Star on Saturday, April 19th for 1-3 p.m. meet and greets.


State

Who Will Run Against Hochul for Governor of New York?

The South Shore Press had a conversation with New York State Conservative Party Chair, Gerry Kassar on his thoughts who might be considering a race for the Governor’s office from the Republican/Conservative side of the race.


Local

Greenport brewery founder on Reggae Fest: 'a kickoff of summer'

Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. in Peconic is planning a bigger-than-ever Reggae Fest for Saturday, May 3, with top acts and plenty of craft brews.