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Mather Hospital Makes the Grade
Mather was one of seven Northwell Health hospitals to earn the top grade, according to a report released today by The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2024.
Creative Kindergarten Cooks Learn Lessons in Pi by Pizza Pies
Some creative Kindergarten cooks learned some mathematical lessons about numbers and "pi" using pizza pies.
Eastport-South Manor Appoints New Directors
The Eastport-South Manor Central School District announced that Stacey Chiavola and Patrick Hayes have been appointed director of world languages, ENL and FLES and director of health, physical education and Athletics, respectively, for the 2024-2025 school year. Mrs. Chiavola has worked at Dayton Avenue School as a grade 3-6 English as a New Language teacher since 2015. Prior to becoming and ENL teacher, Mrs. Chiavola served as a tenured fifth grade teacher.
Future Picassos Earn National Art Honor Society Recognition
The National Art Honor Society is a program that inspires and recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding ability and interest in art.
Center Moriches Honors Hometown Heroes
The Hometown Heroes of Center Moriches are proudly on display along Main Street, thanks to the efforts of three eighth graders and the support of the community.
Ronkonkoma Middle School Students Jazz It Up
Ronkonkoma Middle School's Rhythm Factory Jazz Band attended a field trip to The Jazz Loft in Stony Brook under the direction of band teacher Elizabeth Alaimo.
Bayport-Blue Point School Students Shine on Stage
The production was entirely student-driven with the fifth graders writing, casting, and directing the entire play on their own with very little guidance.
South Shore Press to Investigate Election Integrity
Having spent three decades working in media and politics as an investigative journalist and elected official, I can say with strong authority that I've "seen it all." I've interviewed Presidents, former Presidents, those who wanted to be President, and elected officials at every level of government. I then served honorably for nine years as the Erie County Comptroller, same position as Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy Jr. Now I'm "back in" media as the News Director of the South Shore Press.
Honors Continue for Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year
New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano presented an official certificate to the 2024 Boys & Girls Club of the Bellport Area Youth of the Year, Aliya Hightower.
Dress for Success Celebrates 25 Years of Service
Dress for Success Brookhaven will celebrate 25 years of serving others in Brookhaven, with a big gala on June 5th, 2024.
A Fond Farewell for a Dedicated Public Employee
The Suffolk AME (Association of Municipal Employees) honored the longtime President of its Medical Examiners Unit upon her retirement.
How to Spend $4.5 Million in Brookhaven? You Decide
The Town of Brookhaven wants to hear from you on how to spend almost $5 million on improvements in downtown North Bellport.
Students Honor Suffolk County's Top Cops
Students and staff at Waverly Elementary School in Holtsville wanted to show police their gratitude and appreciation for keeping Suffolk County safe.
Long Island State Veterans Home Honors Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo was one of many local leaders to attend a solemn and somber ceremony at the Long Island State Veterans Home, where as we honored and remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation and paid tribute to our local veterans.
Training Time for Medford Fire Department Stations 1 and 2
While Medford Fire Department Station 2 blaze busters were busy training on Truck 5, Medford Fire Department Station 1 probationary firefighters probationary firefighters joined their counterparts to train together on search/victim removal skills.
New Flavor Spices up Setauket
There's a big time spice of Mexican flavor in the old "Old Fiends Tavern in Setauket, as a new restaurant is calling 130 Old Town Road its new home.
Smithtown honors WWII hero as Memorial Day Grand Marshal
Smithtown, NY - During World War II, 58 members of the Smithtown Fire Department served in the armed forces.
Suffolk County Students Lay Wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
To honor all who made the ultimate sacrifice defending freedom here at home and around the world, Rocky Point Middle School eighth grade students placed a memorial wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This was one part of the eighth grade class educational trip to Washington D.C.
East Quogue Schools Awarded Mental Health Grant
The grant funds will be allocated directly to benefit students and the school community
Connetquot Community Comes Together to Promote Mental Health Awareness
The Connetquot Central School District community came together to support the student-led community initiative, "Using Our Voices" Mental Health Run/Walk.
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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.