Latest News

Nov 10, 2024

Thomas Has Six TDs En Route

The Colonials won 43-22 over Sachem East as the offense looked unstoppable.

Nov 9, 2024

Veterans Feted at Appreciation Breakfast

Suffolk residents who served in the military were honored at a special Veterans Appreciation Breakfast Saturday hosted by Assemblyman Joe DeStefano and attended by local officials and service organizations. The lawmaker, who hosts the event every year, was presented with a certificate of appreciation for his dedication to local veterans.

Nov 9, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department launches toy drive for local families

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced the commencement of its 2020 Toy Drive.

Nov 9, 2024

Christmas Parade set for December 18 with details forthcoming

The annual Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 18th this year, starting at 4 p.m. Details about the exact route will be shared on social media and other platforms once finalized.

Nov 9, 2024

Early Homes of the Tri-Hamlet

Residents of the Tri-Hamlet Area share their neighborhoods with the estates of the town’s earliest settlers dating back to the American Revolution, including those of heroes such as William Floyd, Nathanial Woodhull, and William Tangier Smith. 

Nov 9, 2024

Dems Capitalize on Negative News to Oust Flood

Losing a state Assembly seat in 2022 which they had controlled for 30 years, the Democrats were itching to take it back. They succeeded with Port Jefferson Deputy Mayor Rebecca Kassay edging Ed Flood by 211 votes to oust the incumbent in the only upset of the 2024 state legislative races in Suffolk.

Nov 8, 2024

Drought Drives Water Demand to Record Levels

Drought conditions caused by a lack of rain on Long Island going back to September have driven the demand for relief from the Suffolk County Water Authority record levels.

Nov 8, 2024

Port Jefferson Adds Two To Their Trophy Case

Port Jefferson Girls Cross Country won their first Section XI Championship since 1999. They will also be competing in the NYSPHSAA Championships next weekend.

Nov 8, 2024

Reilly Leads The Lady Royals To A Championship

Port Jefferson sophomore, Ava Reilly, reached 1,000 career assists in the County Championship on Monday, 11/4 against Mattituck.

Nov 8, 2024

Smithtown East's Star Shines

seventh in the state tennis championships on Oct. 30.

Nov 8, 2024

Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Nov. 2

1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Nov. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Nov 8, 2024

Stony Brook’s 1974 club football team marks half-century milestone

Several players from Stony Brook University's 1974 club football team gathered on October 5 to celebrate the team's 50th anniversary.

Nov 8, 2024

Coram woman charged with attempted murder after parking lot incident

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Philomena Mistretta, a 51-year-old resident of Coram.

Nov 8, 2024

William Floyd art teachers display works in annual faculty exhibit

Art teachers from the William Floyd School District recently gathered at the Sue Hersh Art Gallery in William Floyd High School to present their work.

Nov 8, 2024

Public meeting set for Mastic Beach road revitalization project

Farmingville, NY – On November 14, a public informational meeting will be held regarding the Mastic Beach Neighborhood Road Revitalization Project.

Nov 8, 2024

Moriches Elementary School holds election-themed activity for students

As voters across the United States participated in the 2024 presidential and local elections, Moriches Elementary School engaged its students in a unique election of their own.

Nov 8, 2024

Brookhaven Town and JVC Broadcasting host annual holiday toy drive

Brookhaven Town and JVC Broadcasting will hold a live on-air holiday toy drive on December 13.

Nov 8, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department hosts annual toy drive

The Smithtown Fire Department is currently hosting a toy drive.

Nov 8, 2024

Subway restaurants accused of deceptive trade practices over misleading sandwich advertisements

Plaintiff Anna Tollison has filed a class action lawsuit against Subway Restaurants, Inc., Franchise World Headquarters, LLC, and Subway Franchisee Advertising Trust Fund Ltd. Filed on October 28, the complaint alleges that Subway engaged in deceptive trade practices by misleading customers about the amount of meat in their steak and cheese sandwiches.

Nov 8, 2024

Amazon sues digital retailers over alleged fraudulent sales scheme

Amazon.com Services LLC has filed a lawsuit against Digital Direct and More, Inc., Ari Cameo, and Shoshana Ostron, alleging involvement in a scheme that led to over $2 million in damages. Filed on October 31, the complaint accuses the defendants of assisting an individual in defrauding Amazon customers by advertising costly items that were not delivered.

Daily Feed

Opinion

Letters to the Editor: Library Trustees Thank Taxpayers for Victories

I’m deeply grateful to the residents of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library District for approving the library budget, as well as for re-electing me.


State

State Mandated Safe Boating Courses Coming Up

Long Islanders out on the water are looking to stay safe this summer.


National

South Shore Press Reporter Makes a Stop at the Grand Canyon

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk makes a stop at the Grand Canyon.