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Stay Melo: HOF Knicks Star Plugs Cannabis Brand in Farmingdale
Strain Stars will welcome the perennial All-Star on Saturday, April 19th for 1-3 p.m. meet and greets.
Greenport brewery founder on Reggae Fest: 'A kickoff of summer'
Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. in Peconic is expanding its annual Reggae Fest, set for Saturday, May 3, with a larger lineup, a new music venue and craft brews on tap.
Safe Boating Certificate Required For All Beginning This Summer
Summer boating season is upon us and new regulations go with it. Starting January 1, 2025, a safety certificate became required of all boat operators, regardless of age, so this is the first boating season under the new rules.
Suffolk County Extends Street Takeover Task Force, Add 9 Highway Patrol Officers
The Fall 2024-implemented task force designed to combat drag racing and vehicular recklessness issued more than 3,300 summons and made 21 arrests.
Getting Fired: An East Coaster’s Reaction to Mulaney’s Best West Coast Talk Show Ep Yet
The comedian's off-the-wall anecdote about NFL linebacker Ray Lewis giving him wild life advice back in 2012 perfectly encapsulates how a job search can transform into mad libs real quick.
Sheriff Toulon, Fellow Elected Reps Break Bread with 'Fox & Friends' at Bethpage Diner
Lawrence Jones reported live on the scene from the beloved Embassy Diner as part of a regular remote series on the national morning program.
Library Budget Vote, Trustee Election Set for April 22nd
The library system continues to be one of the most heavily used in Suffolk County and offers a range of services well beyond book lending.
Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Dispatchers Serve 24/7/365
Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services (FRES) had a remarkable year fielding emergency service calls to help someone in need in Suffolk County.
DMVs are Overwhelmed with Last Minute Efforts to get REAL ID Drivers Licenses
Be prepared to wait for, and likely not even get, an appointment to get your REAL ID before the May 7 deadline gets here.
Lenny Bruno Farms Kicks Off 2025 Season with Annual Family Festival
Lenny Bruno Farms still going strong after 90 years.
Councilwoman Bonner attends Studio 45 grand opening in Rocky Point
On Sunday, April 13, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was present at the grand opening of Studio 45 located at 53D Broadway in Rocky Point.
Brookhaven Town Clerk LaValle speaks at Centereach/Selden Civic Association meeting
Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle attended the Centereach/Selden Civic Association's monthly meeting on April 3, held at the Centereach Fire Department.
South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk Wins Two Prestigious Awards
Here at the South Shore Press, we know Robert Chartuk is a seasoned professional with decades of journalistic experience in our neck of the woods. He’s earned the title of “Dean of South Shore Reporters.”
Councilwoman Bonner marks Little League season start in Farmingville
Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the North Shore Little League's Opening Day ceremonies on April 5 in Farmingville, New York.
Brewport Coffee House Joins MMSCL, Blending Books and Brews in Shirley
Brewport Coffee House marked the opening of its third location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 12, at the newly renovated Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library (MMSCL)
Spiritual Leader of Suffolk County Catholics Delivers Holy Week Homily
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Center Bishop, The Most Reverend John O. Barres, delivered a homily on Palm Center for the 1.2 million baptized Catholics in Suffolk and Nassau Counties.
Supervisor Panico Provides Mastic-Shirley Update
Home Goods, Five Guys, and a new bank for Mastic-Shirley.
Dawson on Special Olympics NY polar plunge in Calverton: 'It's an amazing opportunity'
Special Olympics New York is preparing for its ninth annual Splish Splash Polar Plunge in Calverton on Saturday, April 26, inviting participants to take a dip in the cold waters to support local athletes.
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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.
Sayville Football Earns Rutgers Trophy
Sayville Football has won the Rutgers Trophy, awarded to the best team in Suffolk County. The Golden Flashes capped off an unforgettable season by finishing 12-0, securing their eighth Long Island Championship and bringing home the seventh Rutgers Trophy in program history. Sayville earned this prestigious honor at the Suffolk County Football Coaches Association dinner, where the program was officially recognized as Suffolk’s most outstanding team.
William Floyd Cleans Up at the Awards Dinner
The William Floyd Colonials football program had a big night this week earning a host of honors at the annual Suffolk County Football Coaches Association awards dinner held at the Hyatt Regency in Hauppauge.