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Presidents Day Patriots Rally for Trump
Passtionate patriots turned out on a blustery President's Day for their hero.
Arthritis Rap by Low-T
Local songster Bryan is hoping his “Arthritis Rap” scores a hit with the senior crowd.
South Shore Community Mourns the Loss of a Cherished Couple
The community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of John and Florence Bivona, a devoted pair known for their kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for their family.
Holbrook Welcomes Drive-Thru Only Starbucks, Patchogue Takes On Takeout Only ‘B-Dubs’
You can take them hot to go! Holbrook’s “Starbucks Go” arrives the same week Buffalo Wild Wings followed through on its promise to unveil a “Go” counterpart in downtown Patchogue just in time for the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 9th.
1040Man, The Go-To Tax Preparer and Accounting Expert
Forget the big chains. Get your taxes done locally by the 1040Man.
Deadly Shooting Disrupts Quiet Ridge Neighborhood
After attempts to coax the man out failed, police broke in and discovered the homeowner, Gerard Senatore, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Bridge Snares Another Victim
The tractor-trailer hit the Long Island Rail Road trestle so hard it flipped over into the opposite lane. Heavy wrecker crews dragged the rig from under the bridge and took hours to upright it and tow it away. The driver was airlifted by a Suffolk Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries.
William Floyd High School Adds Four to its Wall of Distinction
The William Floyd Fine Arts & Music departments will host their fourth annual Fine Arts Wall of Distinction ceremony on Thursday, February 27th, at 6 pm, in the east lobby of the high school near the Nick Poulos Memorial Auditorium.
Local Leader Celebrates Brookhaven Woman’s 102nd Birthday
Not only was February 8th Stella Crennan’s 102nd birthday, but Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig declared it to be “Stella Crennan Day” in the town.
Brookhaven Hosts Black History Month Celebration
Dr. Michelle Raysor delivered the keynote address, and according to Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico, she “spoke about the grit necessary to succeed and never give up.”
Mather Nurse recognized for Saving House Fire Victim
Steven Cortes, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, was honored with a lifesaver award from Northwell’s Anesthesia Service Line for his role in saving the life of a house fire victim.
Straight Out of a Gillian Flynn Novel: Sagamore Aide Arrested for Sexual Conduct with Teenage Human Trafficking Victim, Post-Rescue
The cross between “American Horror Story” and “Twin Peaks: Long Island Edition” did not fade away with a happy ending ride off into the sunset upon an emotionally aching father’s movie-like one-man rescue mission of his month-long missing daughter.
Social Media Posts Take Ugly Turn About Proposed Mosque in Shirley
“Funny how everyone forgot about 911 and all is wonderful now,” Vincent Gentile said. His comment was followed by, “Wow, super racist,” from Amanda Green.
Food Inflation is EggStreme
Still struggling with record inflation over the last few years, consumers have been shell-shocked by the soaring cost of eggs. A dozen on Long Island has shot up to $10 as more than 150 million fowl have been euthanized to fight a new strain of bird flu that is sweeping across the nation.
Mark Danowski to Lead St. Patrick’s Parade
He’s watched the St. Patrick’s Day Parade march past his business on Main Street in Center Moriches for 21 years. And now Mark Danowski gets to lead the annual event as Grand Marshal.
Brookhaven Town Clerk Addresses Senior Club on Scam Preventions
On February 5, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle attended a meeting of the Farmingville Senior Club at the Farmingville Fire Department.
Councilwoman Bonner swears in new Rocky Point Civic Association board
On February 4, Councilwoman Jane Bonner participated in a ceremony at the Fischer VFW Post 6249 in Rocky Point to swear in the new board members of the Rocky Point Civic Association.
Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Lights Into Gov. Hochul’s Budget Proposal
“This budget is exceptionally disappointing,” Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro told The South Shore Press this week.
Suffolk County Sheriff Honors High School Student With Service Award
Sheriff Toulon recently presented the "Sheriff Toulon Community Leadership Award" to Kayla Kelly, a high school student dedicated to helping others.
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Sachem's Winter Athletes Honored
The Sachem Central School District was honored at the most recent Board of Education meeting recognizing the student-athletes, coaches and teams from both Sachem East and Sachem North for their outstanding achievements during the winter sports season.
SWR Mourns the Passing of Gilmore
Shoreham-Wading River school district lost a member of their district's family this week when Adrian Gilmore, a high school soccer coach passed away.
LoRe Adds to His Career Numbers
This week Miller Place senior goalie Christopher LoRe hit a milestone when he recorded 500th career save.