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Riverhead man indicted for shooting into Hampton Bays residence
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Lawrence Brown Jr., 26, of Riverhead, on charges including Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. The indictment follows a shooting incident in Hampton Bays.
Stony Brook University updates clothing recycling program with new donation bins
Stony Brook University has introduced updated 'Red Hot' donation bins as part of its long-standing clothing recycling program. These new bins feature enhanced signage and messaging to clarify what can be donated and explain the destination of these donations, aiming to ensure the community understands the impact of their contributions on sustainability and social welfare.
Stony Brook hosts national water acoustics research bootcamp
Stony Brook Southampton recently hosted a bootcamp where students from across the country collaborated on underwater acoustics research. Participants conducted experiments to transmit, sense, and measure different underwater acoustic signals. Funded by the Office of Naval Research, Dean Andrew Singer of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) organized the week-long activity alongside Professor Joseph Warren from the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences and Professor Grant Deane from the Scripps Institute of Oceanography.
Brookhaven to celebrate history at annual country fair
The Town of Brookhaven will host its annual Country Fair on September 21 and 22 at the historic Longwood Estate in Ridge, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The event will include historic re-enactments, demonstrations, food, entertainment by the Ed Travers Band, craft vendors, children’s activities, a Tesla Museum exhibit, a dog show, a vintage apron show, and house museum tours. Admission is $5 per person. Children under 12 are free and will receive a "Passport to the Past." Parking is free with a complimentary shuttle service from Longwood Junior High School. Leashed and...
High school students participate in inaugural careers program at Stony Brook University
This past summer, seven William Floyd High School students participated in Stony Brook University’s inaugural “A Taste of the Trades” program. The initiative aimed to provide hands-on learning experiences in fields such as construction, clean-energy production, and infrastructure development, while introducing job opportunities supporting sustainability.
Kevin LaValle launches history video series featuring Davis Meeting House
Town Clerk Kevin LaValle has announced the launch of his “Talking History with the Town Clerk” video series, starting with a tour of the Davis Meeting House in Coram. The video features insights from Town Historian Barbara Russell, researcher Lynne Scofield, and Interim President Suzanne Johnson from the Town of Brookhaven Davis Town Meeting House Historical Society.
New Yorker's wallets to get even lighter as double-digit health insurance rate hikes approved by Hochul
New York has some of the highest health insurance rates in the country and they are about to get higher. Governor Kathy Hochul's administration signed off on the rate increases. According to the State Department of Financial Services, rates will go up 12.7% for individual plans and 8.4% for small group policies.
Casey Runs Wild For 5 TDs
Shoreham-Wading River dominated from the opening coin flip and never looked back. Their recipe for this game was simple, give the ball to Sean Casey and let him run wild. That's exactly what the young man did. Casey rumbled for 131 yards and 5 total touchdowns. He had not one, but two return touchdowns of more than 70 yards and if that wasn't enough to fill up the stat sheet Casey also amassed 14 tackles on defense.
Investigation Called to Assess Chinese Spy Damage, Root Out Any Other State Infiltrators
State legislators stunned by the infiltration of a Chinese spy in the governor's office have called for an investigation to assess the damage to state government and root out any other infiltrators.
A New Coach and New Season Brings the Wolves a Quick Win
Cosh, and his team, walked into LaValle Stadium with something to prove and they made a very loud statement. The Seawolves beat Stonehill 37-10. Stony Brook was off to the races from the first play and never looked back. They led the game 17-0 after the first quarter and 23-0 heading into the half.
Residents Rally to Push for Nick's Law
They gathered around his truck—family, friends, elected officials—to remember him and advocate for a law, Nick's Law, that would have levied harsher penalties for the person who ran him over and fled the scene.
Bayport-Blue Point Starts The Season The Right Way
Bayport-Blue Point began their season on the right note this week as the defending Suffolk County Small School Champions have started the new year 2-0.
The Congressional Crisis of Legislative Dysfunction
As Congress prepares to reconvene this week, the specter of yet another Continuing Resolution (CR) looms large over Capitol Hill. This frequent reliance on CRs is emblematic of a deeper, systemic issue in the U.S. government: legislative dysfunction and congressional gridlock. Continuing Resolutions, once considered emergency stopgap measures to keep the government funded in the absence of a formal budget, have now become the rule rather than the exception. Their repeated use signals not only the inability of lawmakers to fulfill their constitutional duties but also a significant departure from the norms of governance.
Babylon Beautification Society President on Annual Craft Fair: 'It's 50 Years So It's Special'
"It's 50 years so it's special," said Frank Petruzzo, president of the Babylon Beautification Society, which sponsors the event. "It's a big milestone for us. The fair back 50 years ago was very small as was the Beautification Society. But it's grown now into one of Long Island's largest craft fairs. We have tens of thousands of people come into our village every year."
This Week's Man on the Street Topic: The Chinese Spy
With China making moves across the globe to supplant the U.S. as the world's superpower, infiltration of the government by Communist spies is of growing concern. The South Shore Press Man on the Street asked residents what they thought about the Red China spy who was a high level aide in the administrations of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo.
Kamala Harris's Ad Causes a Stir
That embarrassing news came from the Eagles this week after posted ads all over the city depicted Harris wearing an Eagles jersey and helmet and under the picture it read "Official Candidate of the Philadelphia Eagles".
Promoter on Long Island Family Festival in Copiague: 'bigger and better than ever'
With a Pet Expo that acts as a magnet for pet owners, the Long Island Family Festival Sept. 13-15 is just as committed as ever to including furry and feathered family members in the weekend’s events.
Babylon Beautification Society president on annual craft fair: 'It's 50 years so it's special'
The Village of Babylon is celebrating a 50-year milestone on Sunday, Sept. 8, with its Annual Craft Fair at Argyle Park.
Nesaquake Middle School Student is a Champion on Ice
Her journey to San Diego began earlier this year when her Synchronized Figure Skating team placed at the Empire State Games in Lake Placid in February, securing her eligibility to compete in the State Games of America. Audrey’s stellar performance not only earned her the top spot but also qualifies her for the 2026 State Games of America, where she’ll aim to repeat as a national champion.
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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 Mandated Safe Boating Courses Coming Up
Long Islanders out on the water are looking to stay safe this summer.
South Shore Press Reporter Makes a Stop at the Grand Canyon
South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk makes a stop at the Grand Canyon.