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Jul 20, 2025

Workers Rejoice: No Taxes on Tips

South Shore Press Man on the Street Robert Chartuk asked what people thought about no taxes on tips.

Jul 20, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 12

1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 18, 2025

Cheapest E85 gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 12

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 18, 2025

Water Authority Lawsuit Over Toxic Contamination Goes to Trial

Water authority sues to get the toxins out.

Jul 18, 2025

Historic Avery Estate Comes Alive with Matt Taylor Concert

From working on the farm to starring at it, Matt Taylor in concert at the historic Avery Estate

Jul 18, 2025

Violent Felon Sentenced for Shooting into Occupied House in Mastic Beach

A shooter fired a semi-automatic handgun into the “wrong” house in Mastic Beach after a dispute

Jul 17, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending July 12

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12.

Jul 17, 2025

Brookhaven announces INTERFACE Back to School Drive for July-August 2025

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has announced the Brookhaven Town Department of General Service’s Youth Bureau Division will conduct its annual INTERFACE Back to School Drive from July 28 through August 22.

Jul 16, 2025

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 12

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12.

Jul 16, 2025

DeNatale Concludes Grand Knight Term: ‘It Was My Honor to Serve’

Changing of the guard at the local K of C

Jul 16, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending July 12

1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 16, 2025

“Daddy’s All Right”: The Miraculous Recovery of Alan Beck

After 8 Minutes Dead, He Came Back to Say: “Daddy’s All Right”

Jul 16, 2025

South Country School Names New Humanities Director

The South Country Central School District Board of Education has appointed Kristen Fehr-Thompson as the district’s new humanities director.

Jul 16, 2025

We’re Not Worthy! ’90s-Obsessed “Nostalgia Fest” Sweeps LI by Storm

The free festival ran from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 2 to 9 p.m. on Saturday at Wilson Park in Mineola.

Jul 16, 2025

Brookhaven to Demolish Historic Lufker Airport in East Moriches to Preserve Open Space

Nature preserve lands at Lufker Airport in East Moriches.

Jul 16, 2025

Mosquito Larvae Treatment Coming to a Marsh Near You

Mosquito Larvae Treatment Coming to a Marsh Near You

Jul 16, 2025

Monument Honors Irish Freedom Fighter with Deep Manorville Roots

Irish revolutionaries once called Manorville home.

Jul 15, 2025

Brookhaven Honors WW II Hero Anthony P. Mazzei with Park Renaming in Blue Point

Blue Point Hero gets park named for him.

Jul 15, 2025

From a Local Pond to the World: How Dave Romeo Reeled in a Record and a Life of Purpose

More than 40 years later, Dave Romeo’s record still stands.

Jul 15, 2025

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School Introduces New Principal

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School Introduces New Principal

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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.


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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.


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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.