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Aug 14, 2025

Justice Department Releases Suffolk County Police Department from Monitoring

After eleven years of oversight, the US Department of Justice announced that it will end federal oversight of the Suffolk County Police Department.

Aug 14, 2025

Patchogue Firefighter Dan Brooks Honored as Volunteer of the Year

When the alarm bell rings, volunteer Dan Brooks answers the call.

Aug 14, 2025

The house on Washington Avenue rammed by teenagers in a stolen car.

Young punks terrorize Mastic Beach neighborhood in a stolen car.

Aug 14, 2025

Brookhaven IDA Closes on Apartment Complex Proposed for Patchogue River 

An intended 262-unit, four-story rental apartment complex, featuring affordable and workforce housing, is slated for the Village of Patchogue, courtesy of 214 Main Owner, LLC, of Farmingdale, which is an affiliate of Nord Development Group.

Aug 14, 2025

Call it a Comeback! You Can’t Kill Kilwin’s in Patchogue

Christine and Brian Viscount, owners of Port Jefferson Kilwins since 2017, stepped in to re-open the briefly out of commission Patchogue Main Street location this summer.

Aug 14, 2025

Walter on Lighthouse Weekend at Montauk Point: 'We have somewhat of a following'

The Montauk Point Lighthouse will host Lighthouse Weekend on Saturday, Aug. 16, and Sunday, Aug. 17, offering visitors a look into the history of one of the nation’s oldest working lighthouses.

Aug 13, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Aug. 9

2 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Aug 13, 2025

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 9

1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Aug 13, 2025

Brookhaven Town Clerk discusses services with Albert Tinnie Senior Club

On August 6, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle attended the monthly meeting of the Albert Tinnie Senior Club at the Gordon Heights Fire Department.

Aug 13, 2025

Patchogue’s Gene Perry Leads New York’s Volunteer Firefighters as FASNY President

The South Shore Press sits down with FASNY President Gene Perry

Aug 13, 2025

Long Island Cares: Harry Chapin Food Bank Awarded Grant to Aid East End Veterans

The non-profit learned it was awarded a $50,000 grant by New York State back in June.

Aug 13, 2025

A Journey into the Sunken Forest

Take a walk through the Sunken Forest with South Shore Press Robert Chartuk.

Aug 13, 2025

Galka on Riverhead's Polish Town Fair: 'It’s going to be a great weekend'

Riverhead’s Polish Town Fair is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend, marking a major milestone for one of the region’s longest-running cultural festivals.

Aug 12, 2025

Bayport-Blue Point Central School District Called Out Over Lead Testing

The New York State Comptroller, Tom DiNapoli, issued an unflattering audit report on the Bayport-Blue Point Central School District with regard to lead in the school’s drinking water.

Aug 12, 2025

Suffolk Rolls Out Wellcome Mat to NYC Businesses Worried About Socialist Mandani’s Tax Threats

Can’t take Socialist Mamdani, Move to Suffolk, Romaine says.

Aug 12, 2025

Summer of Smooth: Another Shirley Paving Project Completed

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilman Michael Loguercio have announced the completion of a $400,000 Shirley paving project.

Aug 12, 2025

Six People Rescued by Marine Bureau Officers and Town of Smithtown Harbormaster

Suffolk County First Responders were busy over the weekend making two different rescues within a short time period.

Aug 12, 2025

Firefighters Train for High-Stakes Emergencies During FASNY Convention on Long Island

Disasters tackled at FASNY training in Yaphank.

Aug 12, 2025

Boaters on Long Island Are Being Welcomed —and Briefed—on Preventing Invasive Hitchhikers

They are on the front lines, inspecting watercraft at Long Island launches to stop aquatic invasive species from devastating local waters.

Aug 12, 2025

Christina of 123 Andrés on Guild Hall performance: 'This is going to be fully interactive'

Grammy-winning duo 123 Andrés will perform an engaging family-friendly show at the Guild Hall in East Hampton on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 4:30 p.m.

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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.


Plaintiff alleges excessive force by Long Beach Police Department

A woman is taking legal action against a county and its police department, alleging a violation of her civil rights due to excessive force used by an officer.


Local

The circle of family, friends, and officials who came together for the 3rd Annual Nick Puzio Blood Drive.

Left to die by hit-and-run drivers, Nick Puzio lives on in a bill named in his honor and an annual blood drive that saves the lives of many.