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Jun 11, 2025

William Floyd School District celebrates two assistant principals honored by CAS

Dr. TJ Heintz and Mrs. Jackie Cabrera, assistant principals in the William Floyd School District, have been named as Administrators of the Year for 2024-25 by the Council of Administrators and Supervisors (CAS).

Jun 11, 2025

Sayville Science Students Present Research at Brookhaven National Laboratory

Sayville Science Students Present Research at Brookhaven National Laboratory

Jun 11, 2025

Eastport-South Manor Recognizes Junior Scholarship Award Winners

Eastport-South Manor Recognizes Junior Scholarship Award Winners

Jun 10, 2025

Royal Rangers Recognized

The Boy Scouts of America-adjacent “Royal Rangers” is a boys mentoring program organized through the Assemblies of God Churches and all related affiliates.

Jun 10, 2025

Moriches Mother Murdered

James Quininchetta, 40, of Ridge, was arrested for killing Rebecca Roth, 33—reportedly over a $1,500 debt.

Jun 10, 2025

School’s Out: Former Sachem Elementary PTA President Arrested for Grand Larceny

Pamela McManus, 42, of Holbrook allegedly stole over #27,000 from Nokomis Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA), for which she served as President from July 1st, 2021 to June 30th, 2024.

Jun 10, 2025

Latino Leadership Summit Brings Community to Albany

Latino leaders from across New York gathered in Albany this week for a powerful day of civic engagement.

Jun 10, 2025

Sunshine, Shopping, and Shortcake at Chamber Street Fair

Center Moriches bustles with street fair.

Jun 10, 2025

E-Bike Popularity is Growing Fast

E-Bike Popularity is Growing Fast

Jun 9, 2025

Shortcake Tradition Still Sweet After 91 Years

Sweet treats at strawberry festival.

Jun 9, 2025

Brookhaven Continues Long-Range Effort to Restore South Shore Wetlands

“Monument of Blight” comes down in Mastic Beach.

Jun 9, 2025

Chief Miglino Named 3rd District Healthcare Hero by Suffolk Legislature

Suffolk’s Healthcare Hero has responded to over 80,000 emergency calls.

Jun 9, 2025

Child Support Specialist Caitlin Del Vento Named Suffolk Employee of the Month

From a critical county department comes the Suffolk Employee of the Month.

Jun 9, 2025

Patchogue Community Garden Awarded Grant to Support Local Food Access

County green to help the community garden grow.

Jun 9, 2025

Sayville Schools Appoints Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business and Personnel

Sayville Schools Appoints Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business and Personnel

Jun 7, 2025

Zuckerman on Long Island's Comedy for a Cause: 'It'll be fun"'

A Bridgehampton nonprofit is aiming to raise funds for college and trade school scholarships with its “Comedy for a Cause” fundraiser on Saturday, June 21.

Jun 6, 2025

Massive Fire at Calverton Recycling Facility Raises Health Concerns; Officials Call for Federal, State Monitoring

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk covers the Calverton blaze that took 250 firefighters to extinguish.

Jun 6, 2025

Olive Oil! Farmers Market Frenzy Opens Outside Dennison Building in Hauppauge

“I’ve been to a lot of local farmers' markets within the district and without, and I think it’s a great way to invest in local businesses,” Legislator Jason Richberg told the South Shore Press.

Jun 6, 2025

The Long Island Express: A Hurricane’s Wrath on the South Shore

As Hurricane Season begins, the South Shore Press brings you this special feature by reporter Robert Chartuk on the infamous “Long Island Express” storm of 1938.

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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.


Local

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.


Local

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.