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It Was So Cold… They Were Shivering! Exploring Polar Plunge 2024
Sponsored foremostly by the Special Olympics' Long Island chapter, the "Freezin' for a Reason!" campaign is annually put on to raise money for the organization that offers athletic opportunities for the intellectually disabled. It cost just a $500 buy-in to sponsor a local Special Olympian participating in the plunge.
"Why Isn't Our Loss Enough?" Impacted Rocky Point Resident Calls for FEMA Flood Relief
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, Senators Mario R. Mattera, Dean Murray and Anthony Palumbo, and Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico were among the local leaders who voiced their displeasure with FEMA's decision to deny additional relief requests from Long Islanders impacted by the Aug. 18-19 floods.
Man on the Street: Thanksgiving Discussions
With President Trump's historical election in the books, the South Shore Press was curious about the discussions residents expect around the Thanksgiving dinner table this year. Here's what they said.
Mastic Beach, A Paradise for Young and Old
Beaches, boating, and fishing—the attributes that drew people to Mastic Beach from the city years ago— remain the area's most popular attractions.
Smithtown Christmas Parade set for December with safety measures
The 41st Annual Smithtown Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, beginning at 4 p.m. Attendees can access the full parade route by viewing or downloading the PDF provided.
Stony Brook honors outstanding employees at second annual Stony Awards
Stony Brook University held its second annual Stony Awards on November 20 at Flowerfield in St. James, recognizing the contributions of its faculty, staff, and healthcare personnel.
Taking One For the Team, One Pie at a Time
School students in the Smithtown Central School District stepped up, grabbed a pie and "pie
Helen B. Duffield Students Give Back with Thanksgiving Food Drive
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, students and faculty at Helen B.
SCOPE Received Excellence in Education Award From Suffolk Scouts
Matinecock scouting district. Town of Huntington Councilwoman Brooke Lupinaccipresented the organization with a proclamation.
William Floyd High School Students Honored for Academic Excellence
These students stood out, and above, by achieving and maintaining a grade point average of 95 or higher. William Floyd students took 20 percent of all the honors. There were 160 high school students from 15 districts across Brookhaven recognized. This is a wonderful achievement and speaks volumes about the good work of the educators and leadership at Wm. Floyd High School.
Smithtown School of Business Olympics Turns 30
With its various unique amenities BarkBistro, BarkBath and BarkBalance, Bark n' Buff creates a healthy lifestyle for owners and their dogs inside the gym and out.
FEMA Screws Suffolk on Storm Aid
Long Islanders took notice when it came out that FEMA, the federal agency tasked with assisting Americans after emergencies, gave short shrift to residents in other states because they supported President Trump. They had reason to worry after a "biblical" storm wreaked havoc across Suffolk over the summer.
Suffolk County DA Beefs Up Traffic Division
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the appointment of Assistant District Attorney Stephanie Dellinger as a New York State Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor. ADA Dellinger will provide expertise in prosecuting motor vehicle offenses for prosecutors and law enforcement agencies across Long Island, New York City, and the lower Hudson Valley.
Suffolk DA hosts traffic safety resource prosecutor amid push for deadly driving bill
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the appointment of Assistant District Attorney Stephanie Dellinger as a New York State Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor.
Ronkonkoma man sentenced for double homicide involving childhood friend
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing of Brian Cordovano, 50, from Ronkonkoma, to 30 years in prison for a double homicide that occurred in April 2022.
Rocky Point Horror: A Killer Still at Large
Police reports say Joseph Zoll, 61, was discovered at his Quail Road home at approximately 1:25 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9th by a Seventh Precinct officer who was responding to a 9-1-1 call.
Brookhaven Honors Student Artists
The Town of Brookhaven honored and recognized student winners of their recycling poster contest. These posters are on display on the second floor in the lobby area of Town Hall.
NYS Assemblyman Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Students
Brandon Baker and Layla Colonna on being named Patchogue-Medford High School's November Students of the Month
Generations of Law Enforcement Continue Protecting and Serving
Suffolk County Police Acting Commissioner Robert Waring and Deputy Commissioner Belinda Groneman recently hosted a shield change ceremony during which members of the department received SCPD shield numbers from family members who are active or retired from the police department.
Cops Kick the Soccer Ball With Kids for a Good Cause
It was a beautiful November day filled with teamwork and community spirit.
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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.