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Mar 26, 2025

Suffolk Courts Celebrate 95-year-old Justice, the Hon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin

Judge Ellerin, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court's Appelate Division for the First Department in NYC, championed women's rights at each stopgap throughout a remarkable legal career.

Mar 26, 2025

Brookhaven offers free rabies vaccine clinics for pets

The Town of Brookhaven, in collaboration with the Suffolk County Health Department, is organizing free rabies vaccine clinics for pets.

Mar 25, 2025

Nichols on Long Island Craft Fairs: 'It's stuff you don't usually see in stores'

Long Island residents can shop for unique handcrafted items while supporting local schools at three upcoming craft and gift fairs this spring.

Mar 25, 2025

By Way of Insanity: Dix Hills Son Kills Dad, Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ After Chilling Admission

Jack Miller picked up Christopher Miller from the hospital hours after filing a missing person report. A day later, his son murdered him.

Mar 25, 2025

Brookhaven Town councilwoman named honoree by Knights of Columbus

The Saint Jude Council 5814 Knights of Columbus has announced that Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner will be honored at their 2025 Golf Outing.

Mar 25, 2025

Three Cops and a Baby

Three SCPD officers sprung into action to help deliver a baby girl on the side of Sunrise Highway who could not and would not wait to be welcomed into the world.

Mar 25, 2025

Praise After an Early Morning Blaze

They saved her home and now a Shirley woman has nothing but praise for local firefighters.

Mar 25, 2025

Musical Power Couple Visits West Babylon Record Store

The recently-engaged collaborators surprised three in-person shoppers upon arrival, and hundreds by the end of their hour-long drop-by.

Mar 23, 2025

Get Well, Soon: Checks Presented at PBA HQ to Officer Brendon Gallagher

"We are very grateful and thankful for everyone who has donated to this fundraiser, backed the Blue, and supported Officer Gallagher and his family," PBA President Lou Civello told The South Shore Press.

Mar 23, 2025

Measles Reaches Suffolk County

There are four reported cases of measles in New York with one of them in Suffolk County and three in New York City.

Mar 23, 2025

State of the Birds Report Highlights Ongoing Losses and Urgent Need for Conservation

State of the Birds report says our feathered friends are in trouble.

Mar 23, 2025

Brookhaven Adds to Environmental Land Bank

More environmentally sensitive land has been preserved, this time in Center Moriches.

Mar 23, 2025

Chamber Logo a No-Go

The Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics and Shirley is saying goodbye to it logo.

Mar 23, 2025

Beechwood Update at Chamber Meeting

Chamber members got an update on the Beechwood project.

Mar 21, 2025

Atelier events coordinator on student gallery show in Saint James: 'We hope to build their self-esteem'

Young artists from Suffolk and Nassau counties are showcasing their talents in the Fourth Annual Middle and High School Student Artists Juried Show at The Atelier at Flowerfield in Saint James.

Mar 21, 2025

Councilman Loguercio celebrates opening of "The Backyard" in Middle Island

On March 14, Councilman Michael Loguercio celebrated the grand opening of "The Backyard" in Middle Island.

Mar 21, 2025

William Floyd community supports childhood cancer research with "Brave the Shave" event

Members of the William Floyd community gathered recently to support childhood cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Mar 21, 2025

Kim Swicicki, Chamber Member of the Year

Chamber names Member of the Year.

Mar 21, 2025

Eastport-South Manor Students Exemplify Scientific Excellence

Three ESM students placed 4th at LISEF this month, while several more collected data from proteins at Brookhaven National laboratory.

Mar 21, 2025

Jimmie Vaughan Blues to Cruise into Patchogue Theatre

Tickets are $46-$86 and can be purchased in person at the theatre or on their website.

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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.


Local

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.


Local

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.