Local News on South Shore Press

Local Latest News

Aug 23, 2023

Area Schools Get Education Department Report Card

Area Schools Get Education Department Report Card

Aug 23, 2023

Collectible Buying Event Coming to Center Moriches

Collectible Buying Event Coming to Center Moriches

Aug 23, 2023

K of C Hosts Community at Historical-Themed Event

K of C Hosts Community at Historical-Themed Event

Aug 23, 2023

DiNapoli Calls for Urgent Action to Enhance Accessibility at Long Island State Parks

DiNapoli Calls for Urgent Action to Enhance Accessibility at Long Island State Parks

Aug 23, 2023

Caution Urged at Local Beaches After Heavy Rainfall

Caution Urged at Local Beaches After Heavy Rainfall

Aug 23, 2023

Former Suffolk Police Chief Jim Burke Arrested Again

Former Suffolk Police Chief Jim Burke Arrested Again

Aug 23, 2023

Vietnam Veterans Recognized at Special VFW Post 414 Ceremony

Vietnam Veterans Recognized at Special VFW Post 414 Ceremony

Aug 23, 2023

Revote on Central Moriches Fire District Bond Set for September 12

Revote on Central Moriches Fire District Bond Set for September 12

Aug 16, 2023

Whale Washes Up at Smith Point

Whale Washes Up at Smith Point

Aug 16, 2023

To BESS or Not to BESS? Southampton Town Council's 6-Month BESS Moratorium Still Not Decided

To BESS or Not to BESS? Southampton Town Council's 6-Month BESS Moratorium Still Not Decided

Aug 16, 2023

State Funds Flowing to Local Libraries

State Funds Flowing to Local Libraries

Aug 16, 2023

Legislators Look to Capital Budget to Address LongNeglected Issues

Legislators Look to Capital Budget to Address LongNeglected Issues

Aug 16, 2023

Millions at Play in Suffolk Exec Race

Millions at Play in Suffolk Exec Race

Aug 16, 2023

PSEG Long Island Takes Two Top Marcum Workplace Challenge Awards

PSEG Long Island Takes Two Top Marcum Workplace Challenge Awards

Aug 16, 2023

Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn Resigns to Assume Role as Long Island Deputy Director for State Parks Department

Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn Resigns to Assume Role as Long Island Deputy Director for State Parks Department

Aug 16, 2023

County Clerk Getting Back Up After Cyberattack

County Clerk Getting Back Up After Cyberattack

Aug 9, 2023

Suffolk OTB on a Roll with $200 Million Expansion

Suffolk OTB on a Roll with $200 Million Expansion

Aug 9, 2023

Fire Island Jane Doe Identified, Gilgo Task Force Investigation Continues

Fire Island Jane Doe Identified, Gilgo Task Force Investigation Continues

Aug 9, 2023

Romaine and Deputy Supervisor Panico Celebrate Dedication of Andrea Spilka Preserve in Eastport

Romaine and Deputy Supervisor Panico Celebrate Dedication of Andrea Spilka Preserve in Eastport

Aug 9, 2023

Bellone IT Staff No Shows at Cyberattack Hearing

Bellone IT Staff No Shows at Cyberattack Hearing

Daily Feed

Sports

Smithtown's Marcus Wertheim Leads Team Australia

Former Smithtown lacrosse standout Marcus Wertheim is dominating on the world stage. The Smithtown alumnus, who currently attends Brown University, led all players at the Super Sixes tournament, delivering an elite performance against international competition.


Sports

Sachem's Coach Mercurio Elected to Lacrosse Board

Congratulations to Sachem Athletic Hall of Famer Rick Mercurio, who was elected to the World Lacrosse Board of Directors during the organization’s 2025 General Assembly. Mercurio fills one of two open Strategic Director positions, marking another significant milestone in his distinguished career in the sport.


Sports

LaFontaine Heads to the Isles Hall

Pat LaFontaine’s plaque has officially been added to the Islanders Hall of Fame wall, placing him among some of the most legendary figures in franchise history. The former star forward was inducted into the Ring of Honor at UBS Arena, becoming the 17th member to receive the prestigious distinction.