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May 28, 2025

Prestigious STEAM Win for William Floyd High School Students

Local leaders joined students, teachers, and staff at William Floyd High School to recognize a team of eleven students for their winning project in the Long Island Water Quality STEAM Challenge.

May 28, 2025

Suffolk County to Receive Over $2.3 Million for Summer Youth Employment

Governor Kathy Hochul announced Suffolk County will receive $2,315,367 in Summer Youth Employment funds.

May 28, 2025

Suffolk Community College ReConnect is Launched – Free Community College in High-Demand Occupations

Suffolk Community College (SCC) rolled out its Reconnect program this week.

May 28, 2025

Appreciation Week: Leg. Kennedy Celebrates EMS, Announces Upcoming Blood Drive

Another Kennedy-sponsored blood drive is planned for Sunday, June 1st, at the Smithtown Street Fair. It will take place at the corner of Elm Ave and Main Street.

May 28, 2025

Local Leaders and Community Groups Join Forces to Clean Up Miller Place beachfront

Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner participated in the Great Brookhaven Cleanup alongside the Coastal Steward.

May 28, 2025

Brookhaven Youth Advisory Board joins yacht club for beach cleanup

The Town of Brookhaven Volunteer Youth Advisory Board collaborated with the Mount Sinai Yacht Club to clear litter from Cedar Beach on May 17.

May 28, 2025

Legislators Announce $4.5 Million for Bellport Revitalization

Legislators Deliver $4.5 million for Bellport.

May 28, 2025

William Floyd teachers honor military-bound graduates

The William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) recently recognized students from the William Floyd High School Class of 2025 who have committed to joining the United States military post-graduation.

May 27, 2025

Suffolk County Executive Warns of Scam Bilking Seniors

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine warning Suffolk County residents of a new scam

May 27, 2025

Sayville Elementary Schoolers Celebrate First Responders

The annual first responders parade honored family members and friends of Sunrise Drive students who serve.

May 27, 2025

Public Relations Professionals of Long Island Celebrates 2025 Award Winners

Longtime South Shore Press News Reporter Robert Chartuk is among the many professionals honored

May 27, 2025

Proposed East Moriches Cemetery to Be Open to All Faiths, Developer Says

Breaking news on plan to build massive East Moriches cemetery.

May 27, 2025

Community Honors Sacrifice and Tradition at Mastic Beach’s 75th Memorial Day Parade

Huge turnout for the 75th Annual Mastic Beach Memorial Day Parade.

May 27, 2025

Long Tradition of Remembrance Continues in Mastic

Honoring the fallen in Mastic.

May 27, 2025

Veterans Going Strong After 75 Years

Today and 75 years ago in Mastic Beach.

May 27, 2025

Center Moriches Honors Those Who Gave All

All gave some, but some gave all.

May 26, 2025

Perennial Eyesore No More in Mastic Beach

Work is underway to rid Mastic Beach of a perennial eyesore.

May 26, 2025

Diocese Of Rockville Centre Announces Eucharistic Congress And Diocesan Pilgrimages As Part Of National Eucharistic Revival

The Diocese of Rockville Centre is excited to announce a major event in its ongoing participation in the National Eucharistic Revival: a Diocesan Eucharistic Congress, to be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at St. Anthony’s High School in Huntington, NY.

May 26, 2025

VFW Post 6249 Hosting Two Big Events

The 4TH Annual PFC Joseph P Dwyer Ptsd Memorial 5K Run will take place on Saturday, May 31st, 2025.

May 23, 2025

Brookhaven Residents Invited to Go Green at Free Recycling Event with Councilwoman Bonner

Councilwoman Jane Bonner invites Brookhaven residents to participate in an upcoming Community Recycling Event on Friday, May 31st, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center, located in Mount Sinai.

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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.