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Sep 16, 2024

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Sept. 7

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Sep 15, 2024

Ducks Draw Their Biggest Crowd

When the Ducks took on the High Point Rockers on Saturday night they did so before a past-capacity crowd of 7,188 at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.

Sep 15, 2024

Man sues NYPD over fabricated evidence leading to wrongful omprisonment

Heriberto Laguere has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and NYPD alleging malicious prosecution based on fabricated evidence by former officer Jason Arbeeny. The suit seeks compensatory damages for wrongful imprisonment after his conviction was vacated in October 2022.

Sep 15, 2024

Patient alleges negligence against federal healthcare provider over cancer diagnosis

Sonia Delcid has filed a lawsuit against the United States government alleging negligence in diagnosing her breast cancer in a timely matter at a federal healthcare facility operated by Hudson River Healthcare Inc., seeking $1 million in damages.

Sep 15, 2024

Man on the Street Topic: The Trump-Harris Debate

The presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris had more than 67 million views. Here's what some Long Islanders had to say about it.

Sep 15, 2024

Senior homeowner alleges fraudulent practices by solar companies

Claver Campbell has filed a lawsuit against multiple solar companies alleging fraudulent practices that left her with unexpected high costs and a lien on her home despite initial promises of affordable energy solutions. The case sheds light on broader issues within the residential solar panel industry affecting seniors and communities of color.

Sep 14, 2024

Awards Come In Threes For St. Joe's

Evan Skoblicki also received  top honors when he was the top finisher for the Golden Eagles at the Adelphi University Invitational. Skoblicki finished with a time of 28:35.7. The freshman finished third of the Division III runners and 24th overall. Ana Lombardo finished off the trifecta for the Golden Eagles as she was named to the Weekly Honor Roll. Lombardo scored three goals for the soccer team and finished with a team-high six points. She put pressure on the defense all week with seven shots total and four shots on goal.

Sep 14, 2024

Remembering 9/11

By Joseph Vanemmerik, Commander, VFW Post 2913, Patchogue

Sep 14, 2024

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Sept. 7

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Sept. 7.

Sep 14, 2024

Political Debates and Resentment Amongst Presidential Candidates

When looking at the September 10th presidential debate between former President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, it was easy to identify the distaste that each candidate demonstrated towards each other.  Both had aggressive moments over the most hotly contested topics that these candidates either opposed or supported.  Since the days of George Washington, there is no surprise over the negative tensions that are being demonstrated through the hotly contested moments of presidential debates.

Sep 13, 2024

Longwood Girls Off To A Fast Start

Makensi  Hansen stopped 7 shots against Patchogue-Medford, which ups her season number to 23 stops. On the offensive side of things Delaney Israel has been outstanding with 7 points in just four games.

Sep 13, 2024

Congress Cites Cuomo COVID Catastrophe

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's actions that resulted in the deaths of thousands of New Yorkers were laid bare by a special Congressional committee that demanded he apologize to all of the families who lost loved ones during the COVID crisis.

Sep 13, 2024

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Sept. 7

2 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Sep 13, 2024

Cuomo Called to Task on COVID

It's personal between Andrew Cuomo and myself. His decision to send COVID patients into nursing homes probably cost my aunt her life and caused untold heartbreak and grief for many others, including a college friend who lost his mother, father, and brother all in the same week when Cuomo brought the virus to their facility.

Sep 13, 2024

Brookhaven Lab Hosts "Fascinating Physics" Event on September 15th

Brookhaven National Laboratory is hosting an event titled "Fascinating Physics" on September 15, 2024. The event will feature a variety of activities designed to engage attendees of all ages in the wonders of physics.

Sep 13, 2024

Cut the Cord at a Family Friendly Farm Festival

For those looking to spend family time away from cellphones and other distractions, the Cornell Cooperative Extension has a suggestion with its Farm Campout the weekend of Saturday, Sept. 14, with a rain date of Sept. 21.

Sep 13, 2024

Mechanic Busted For Not Forking Over Sales Tax Revenue

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Timothy Kjaer, 49, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Shoreham and the former owner of several auto shop businesses, has pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the First Degree for failing to report $16 million in taxable sales. This action resulted in the theft of over $1.3 million in sales tax from New York State.

Sep 13, 2024

Blind Man Sues Over Website

A visually-impaired man has taken legal action against a New York-based clothing company for allegedly failing to make its website accessible to blind and visually-impaired users. Paul Abramson filed the class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on September 4, 2024, accusing Left Field NYC, Inc. of violating federal and state laws by not providing equal access to its online services.

Sep 13, 2024

Tenth Anniversary of Big Dragon Boat Race

"It's the 10th year and also the Year of the Dragon so it's very special," Barbara Ransome, director of operations for the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, told South Shore Press.

Sep 13, 2024

East Hampton Police Officer Sues Own Department and Town Over Alleged Discrimination

A police officer has filed a federal lawsuit against her employer, alleging systemic gender discrimination and retaliation. Andrea M. Kess filed the complaint on September 5, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the Town of East Hampton and several of its officials.

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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.