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Community Honors Sacrifice and Tradition at Mastic Beach’s 75th Memorial Day Parade
Huge turnout for the 75th Annual Mastic Beach Memorial Day Parade.
Perennial Eyesore No More in Mastic Beach
Work is underway to rid Mastic Beach of a perennial eyesore.
Trump’s Nuclear Energy Push Could Revive New York’s Power Prospects
As energy needs surge and green goals falter, state and federal leaders reconsider atomic power to keep the lights on.
Dominick Thorne: A Legislator on a Mission to Honor Suffolk’s EMS Heroes
Legislator Dominick Thorne is leading the charge to recognize and strengthen Suffolk’s EMS system—while still answering emergency calls himself.
Comfort Has Four Paws: Huck the Therapy Dog Brings Relief to First Responders
In a county where emergency calls never seem to stop, comfort comes on four paws.
Library Partnership Tunes Into Ham Radio for Learning and Connection
Waves of Connection: Library and Radio Club Team Up to Tune In a New Generation
Could Long Island be a Missile Site for Trump’s Golden Dome Defense Shield?
Missiles coming to the Hamptons?
EMS Hero Louis Valentino Honored for 71 Years of Unwavering Service
The South Shore Press continues its coverage of local heroes as part of Emergency Medical Services Recognition Week.
Suffolk Celebrates EMS Appreciation Week
They save lives, and this week we officially appreciate them.
DeStefano Denounces Passage of Medical Aid in Dying Bill: “This Is a Grave Mistake”
Assisted suicide in New York: One lawmaker thinks it’s a bad idea.
Eleanor Weeks Named 2025 Senior Citizen of Distinction
Decades of service wins it for Eleanor Weeks
DeStefano and Murray Host “Shed the Meds” Event at Longwood Library
Suffolk residents shed their meds.
Alisa McMorris Turned Tragedy into Advocacy
Wading River Woman keeps the spirit of her son alive.
From Long Island to Louisville: Patricia Poggi Proves One Pair of Pajamas Can Change a Life
Suffolk woman to Kentucky on PJ mission.
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.
Suffolk Police History on Display at Museum
Suffolk Police history on display in Yaphank.
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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.
Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing
Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.
Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July
Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.