News by Deborah Williams

News by Deborah Williams on South Shore Press


Nov 20, 2025

Suffolk County SPCA charges Central Islip man with animal cruelty

The Suffolk County SPCA has charged a Central Islip resident with animal cruelty.

Nov 20, 2025

Suffolk sheriff unveils powerful prisoner memoir exhibit

Incarceration does not have to be an ending—it can also mark the beginning of a new chapter in one’s life.

Nov 19, 2025

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County host Walk-through Winter Wonderland

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) is hosting its annual Holiday Light Show at Camp Edey in Bayport for an expanded, magical walk-through experience.

Nov 18, 2025

Watch out for puffbacks!

Mastic Beach Fire Department has some words of wisdom for those of you with oil furnaces.

Nov 18, 2025

Thanksgiving dinner will cost you less this year

The price of Thanksgiving dinner is less this year.

Nov 17, 2025

Honduran national indicted for sexually abusing children in TJ Maxx

Honduran man allegedly sexually abused children under 12 years old on multiple occasions.

Nov 17, 2025

Jimmy the Dog graduates from explosives school

K-9 Jimmy the Dog joins Suffolk County first responders.

Nov 16, 2025

Eugene V. Debs had big wins on Election Day!

The dark shadow of socialism will soon block out the sun over the Big Apple.

Nov 16, 2025

Brentwood cocaine distribution ring busted up

Three men and a woman were indicted for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance following a long-term investigation into narcotic trafficking.

Nov 16, 2025

SNAP benefits too easily lost to thieves

SNAP benefits are flowing again after the government shutdown has been resolved. But, that means fraudsters are back to work, too.

Nov 14, 2025

Man indicted for vicious sexual assault of an elderly woman

Justice is coming for and elderly woman who was viciously, sexually assaulted in her own home.

Nov 13, 2025

New SUNY tuition program for military starting Spring 2026

SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced the launch of the SUNY Military Tuition Rate Program.

Nov 12, 2025

Suffolk County on the hook for $112 million after losing lawsuit

Suffolk County is on the losing end of a $112 million jury award involving 674 immigrants that were unlawfully held and handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Nov 11, 2025

Brookhaven awarded $10 million in flood resilience funds

The Town of Brookhaven will receive $10 million to help reduce flooding and protect water quality in Narrow Bay.

Nov 11, 2025

Cold case solved in 28-year-old murder

A much-loved woman was murdered twenty-eight years ago and her murderer has finally been identified.

Nov 10, 2025

State mandates climate and finance education in all NY schools

Students across New York from K-12 will now be required to learn climate theory.

Nov 10, 2025

No boots for you!

This is the first full winter where New York prohibitions against some outdoor clothing for severe cold/wet conditions is in effect.

Nov 9, 2025

Career Con 2025 happening this Wednesday

Suffolk County Department of Labor is hosting Suffolk County Career Con 2025 on Wednesday, November 12

Nov 9, 2025

Two people were killed by hit and run drivers on the same day

Ten miles and several hours apart, a man and a woman were both killed in separate hit-and-run incidents.

Nov 6, 2025

Five men indicted for carjacking at Ronkonkoma train station

Five men were indicted for the alleged armed carjacking of a man and woman in the parking lot of the Ronkonkoma Long Island Railroad station.

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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

Are The Mets Going with a Youth Movement?

It’s hard to believe that the New York Mets, with a billionaire owner, might opt for a youth movement after spending so much on a star player like Juan Soto just last season, but that nightmare might become a reality for Amazin’ fans.


Sports

Bowl Season Brings Value

The new landscape of college football has brought many changes, and the transfer portal has significantly affected bowl games. More and more players are opting out of bowl games if their teams aren’t in the College Football Playoff, and while that is disappointing for fans, it gives sports bettors an edge.