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Apr 3, 2025

Brookhaven Division announces library resource workshop for residents

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico has announced a workshop titled "Getting the Most from Your Library," which will be open to residents on April 24 at 6:30 pm.

Apr 3, 2025

Parents Protest at William Floyd High School

Multiple groups, including “Moms for Liberty, Suffolk Chapter” and “Show Me Your Face” protested the William Floyd School District after concerned parents claimed a biological boy is a member of the Girls’ Varsity Track Team.

Apr 3, 2025

Patchogue YMCA Director on 5K Benefit: 'It's just a fun day'

The Patchogue Family YMCA will host its annual 5K Run/Walk for a Cause on Saturday, April 5, offering participants a chance to stay active while supporting local families in need.

Apr 2, 2025

Sheriff Toulon Honors Student Ambassador Program Grads at Central Islip HS

The program's mission is to stress public safety, promote trust for local law enforcement, and to warn adolescents against falling susceptible to bad influences.

Apr 2, 2025

Local Irish Americans Honored by Suffolk County Legislature

Deputy Presiding Officer Steven J. Flotteron organized the midday event, which took place at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on Wednesday, March 26.

Apr 2, 2025

A Lesson in Kindness Within the Eastport-South Manor Central School District

South Street School students in the Eastport-South Manor Central School District demonstrated their philanthropic skills through two collections this past month.

Apr 2, 2025

Your Volunteer Fire Company Needs You!

Volunteer fire companies across the state need you to serve. Hundreds of departments across the State will open their doors during RecruitNY weekend.

Apr 2, 2025

'Firebird' director on Ballet Long Island show: 'We've been doing ballets constantly for 40 years'

Ballet Long Island will bring the Russian legend of The Firebird to the stage in Ronkonkoma with performances on April 9 and 12.

Apr 2, 2025

Muslim Cemetery on Hold for East Moriches

Town hears it from residents, puts Muslim cemetery on hold pending further review.

Apr 2, 2025

Centereach Welcomes LI's First Bonchon Korean

The hottest new Korean Fried Chicken joint on the block is located at 141 Centereach Mall in the Walmart shopping center.

Apr 1, 2025

No Joke: A Family Camped Out at Midnight for Selden Chick-fil-A's Grand Open

The chain's latest restaurant to hit Long Island is located at 949 Middle Country Road.

Apr 1, 2025

Brookhaven Town Clerk discusses improvements at local civic meeting

On March 26, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle participated in the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic monthly meeting at the Sachem Public Library.

Apr 1, 2025

BREAKING NEWS: Fatal Fire at Animal Sanctuary Kills Owner and 100-Plus Cats

Suffolk County Police Chief of Detectives William Doherty announced at midday on Monday, March 31st they are actively investigating the Medford blaze that took the lives of the beloved owner of Happy Cat Sanctuary and at least 100 cats.

Apr 1, 2025

Brookhaven Clerk Is On The Road

Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle was a guest speaker at the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic monthly meeting held at the Sachem Public Library.

Mar 31, 2025

William Floyd Update: Police Now Escorting Students to Sporting Events

Since the initial reports regarding the participation of a 14-year-old biological male competing on the William Floyd Girls Track Team, no changes have been made by the William Floyd School District or Section XI, the governing body of high school athletics in Suffolk County.

Mar 31, 2025

Musk Posse Takes to the Streets in Smithtown

Smithtown Ground Zero for Tesla Tangle

Mar 31, 2025

South Shore Press Man on the Street at the Tesla Rally

Supporters and detractors of President Trump and Elon Musk turned out for a rally at the Tesla dealership in Smithtown. Here’s what they had to say.

Mar 31, 2025

EJ’s PJs Aims to Keep Thousands Warm This Year

Cozy up with EJ’s PJs.

Mar 28, 2025

Hikers Trek 80 Miles to Montauk to Save Lives from Colon Cancer

They’re hiking 80 miles along the South Shore’s beaches in a Mission to Montauk.

Mar 28, 2025

The Founding of Mastic Beach Runs Deep Through the Property Owners

Mastic Beach history explored in South Shore Press sit down with Property Owners President Kevin Collins.

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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.


Sports

Bellport Football Reaches 50 Years of Success

The nostalgia hits you as much as the biggest defensive lineman coming around the corner on a blitz. As you walk into Coach Cipp's house you can feel the pride and memories of decades of football come over you. In his back room is a museum of sorts filled with memorabilia of Bellport football.


Sports

Suffolk County Pitchers Next Destinations

This week Suffolk County baseball was in the news quite a bit and where those athletes would continue their careers were at the top of the list.