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Statewide Honors for William Floyd High School Chemistry Teacher
William Floyd High School chemistry teacher Dr. Martin Palermo has been selected as the Suffolk County High School Science Teacher of the Year by the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) for 2024.
New Deputy Undersheriff in the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office
Dr. Taylor has a lengthy and honorable career in protecting and serving families in and around New York City and Suffolk County.
Brookhaven Veteran Honored by the NYS Senate
Longtime Town of Brookhaven employee and Vietnam Veteran Walter Maresco was inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame in Albany. The Air Force veteran is the nominee of New York State Senator Dean Murrary.
Multiple Language Learners Honored at William Floyd High School
Sixty-five William Floyd High School students recently earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB), which recognizes high school seniors who have attained a high level of proficiency in two or more world languages by high school graduation. In front of a gathering of family and friends in the Jeananne Dawson Memorial Library, students celebrated this accomplishment.
Sachem East Pitcher Crowned Queen of the K's
The South Shore Press congratulates Sachem East girls softball pitcher Olivia DeRose, a senior who not only picked up a big win in the Suffolk County Championship game but notched the 500th strikeout of her high school career.
Shirley Man Killed in Fatal Crash
Suffolk County Police said Iran Palmer was driving a 2015 Infiniti Q50 southbound on William Floyd Parkway, just north of Robinwood Drive, when he lost control of the car. The Infiniti struck a metal guardrail and overturned multiple times.
Cop Saves Dogs From Burning Home
Officer Ingui smashed the window of the home and was able to pull the three dogs to safety. No one was home at the time of the blaze. No one was hurt.
225,000 Flags Placed at Calverton National Cemetery
An estimated 5,000 volunteers were on hand to place American flags on graves at Calverton National Cemetery. A wide range of Veterans Service Organizations, Scout groups, volunteers, and families placed an estimated 225,000 flags on gravesites across the cemetery. These flags will remain there until June 1st, 2024. Larger flags now line the "Avenue of Flags." Those will be on display in and around the cemetery until June 9th, 2024.
Big Boat Blaze Put out by Suffolk Police Marine Bureau
Suffolk County Police boat blaze busters put out a raging fire on a vessel and rescued three boaters who escaped the inferno.
Long Jail Time for Man Accused of Shooting at Crowd and Assaulting Cops
First, he stood accused of opening fire at innocent people attending a candlelight vigil in Bellport in July of last year.
Mather Hospital Makes the Grade
Mather was one of seven Northwell Health hospitals to earn the top grade, according to a report released today by The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2024.
Creative Kindergarten Cooks Learn Lessons in Pi by Pizza Pies
Some creative Kindergarten cooks learned some mathematical lessons about numbers and "pi" using pizza pies.
Eastport-South Manor Appoints New Directors
The Eastport-South Manor Central School District announced that Stacey Chiavola and Patrick Hayes have been appointed director of world languages, ENL and FLES and director of health, physical education and Athletics, respectively, for the 2024-2025 school year. Mrs. Chiavola has worked at Dayton Avenue School as a grade 3-6 English as a New Language teacher since 2015. Prior to becoming and ENL teacher, Mrs. Chiavola served as a tenured fifth grade teacher.
Future Picassos Earn National Art Honor Society Recognition
The National Art Honor Society is a program that inspires and recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding ability and interest in art.
Ronkonkoma Middle School Students Jazz It Up
Ronkonkoma Middle School's Rhythm Factory Jazz Band attended a field trip to The Jazz Loft in Stony Brook under the direction of band teacher Elizabeth Alaimo.
Bayport-Blue Point School Students Shine on Stage
The production was entirely student-driven with the fifth graders writing, casting, and directing the entire play on their own with very little guidance.
South Shore Press to Investigate Election Integrity
Having spent three decades working in media and politics as an investigative journalist and elected official, I can say with strong authority that I've "seen it all." I've interviewed Presidents, former Presidents, those who wanted to be President, and elected officials at every level of government. I then served honorably for nine years as the Erie County Comptroller, same position as Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy Jr. Now I'm "back in" media as the News Director of the South Shore Press.
Honors Continue for Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year
New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano presented an official certificate to the 2024 Boys & Girls Club of the Bellport Area Youth of the Year, Aliya Hightower.
Dress for Success Celebrates 25 Years of Service
Dress for Success Brookhaven will celebrate 25 years of serving others in Brookhaven, with a big gala on June 5th, 2024.
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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.