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Major DWI Crackdown to Keep Holiday Travelers Safe
Looking to keep travelers safe, state and local law enforcement are cracking down on impaired and reckless driving in a major enforcement effort this holiday season.
Christmas parade route finalized; download available
The Christmas Parade route has been finalized.
Thankfulness in Perspective
We all look back on things we could have done differently, how if we had just done this or that our lives would be better. Maybe if we listened to that Bitcoin guy, we would be millionaires by now. Or if we had taken that job, we'd be retired. Or my favorite: Instead of spending all that money at Home Depot and just bought stock in the company instead, we'd have three more homes.
From the Newsroom: Giving Thanks
"Just remember, the sweet is never as sweet without the sour, and I know the sour," is a famous line from the 2001 movie starring Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, Kurt Russell, Cameron Diaz, and Jason Lee.
Library Grand Opening in Shirley
Community Pride shined through Shirley with the grand opening of a new library. The rebuilt main building joins two library annexes to complete a trifecta of projects designed to serve the area for the next 50 years.
On Being Thankful for Optimism this Thanksgiving
What I am thankful for this Thanksgiving is an overwhelming sense of optimism that I have not felt in some time.
Suck it up Buttercup! The election is over and the holidays are upon us. It's time to talk turkey.
While many media outlets and advice-givers say 'cool it' and stay away from triggering your relatives, we say go for it. It's time to talk politics, child-rearing, and religion. Lay it all out there.
7th Precinct Community Unity Thanksgiving Giveaway
All the fixings, including dessert—750 meals in all—were given out Saturday at the Suffolk Police Department's 7th Precinct in Shirley during an annual Thanksgiving event made possible by generous donations and dozens of volunteers chipping in.
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.
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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.
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.
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.