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Center Moriches Win #1
Russo took over the program from long-time head coach Chris O'Brien, who retired after last season. O'Brien had won over 300 games at the school in his career and he left some big shoes to fill.
Honor Those That Died on 9/11
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Former Employee Accuses Home Depot of Wage Theft in Lawsuit
A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against a major home improvement retailer, alleging widespread wage theft and retaliatory termination. The complaint was filed by Anthony Muia in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on August 23, 2024, against Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
Consumer Files Class Action Against Synchrony Bank Over Medical Loans
A lawsuit has been filed against a major financial institution for allegedly exploiting vulnerable consumers with high-interest loans during critical medical and veterinary emergencies. The complaint, filed by S.G. on behalf of himself and others similarly situated, was lodged in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on August 19, 2024, targeting Synchrony Bank.
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Greater Gordon Heights Chamber of Commerce Unveils Minority Business Growth Program
Breaking Open the Books at Bayport-Blue Point
On September 4th, 2024, the Bayport-Blue Point School District welcomed students back for the new 2024-25 school year.
Lawsuit: Delta Air Lines accused of discrimination against Jewish employee
A flight attendant at Delta Air Lines has filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination based on his Jewish heritage and Israeli background while also accusing the airline of retaliating against him for seeking medical treatment after workplace injuries.
Former employee accuses Home Depot of wage theft in lawsuit
Anthony Muia has filed a class-action lawsuit against Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., accusing the company of wage theft and retaliatory termination following reports of safety violations at his store. The suit seeks unpaid wages along with various damages under federal and state labor laws.
Consumer files class action against Synchrony Bank over allegedly usurious medical loans
A lawsuit has been filed against a major financial institution for allegedly exploiting vulnerable consumers with high-interest loans during critical medical and veterinary emergencies.
Energy Summit Takes Nuclear Path
The answer to New York's future electrical power needs, according to state officials gathered at a recent Energy Summit: Nuclear.
Register Now For ASFP's 7th Annual East End Long Island Walk
The Long Island Chapter of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP LI), a leading suicide research and prevention organization in the US, invites you to join us for the annual East End Long Island Walk on Sunday, September 22nd at the Smith Point County Park in Shirley, NY. This is one of hundreds of events that AFSP sponsors each year. This is the 7th year that AFSP Long Island is holding its annual East End Long Island Walk to raise funds to support suicide awareness and prevention. The Community Walks, held in hundreds of communities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that's smart about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we've lost.
South Country Classrooms Back in the Swing of Things
Teachers, staff, administrators, and students across the South Country School District started the 2024-2025 school year on September 3rd, 2024..
Plenty of Smiles and Enthusiasm in the Center Moriches School District.
Center Moriches students kicked off the new school year on September 3rd, 2024. The students were greeted warmly by faculty and staff at Clayton Huey Elementary, Center Moriches Middle School and Center Moriches High School as they found their classroom, became reacquainted with peers and were introduced to new friends.
ESM Students Poised for a Positive and Productive School Year
Eastport-South Manor Central School District students, with backpacks and extra
Eastport-South Manor CSD Welcomes New Teachers
Eastport-South Manor Central School District welcomed new teachers during a summer orientation, held at thedistrict's central office.
WFHS Junior Selected for Prestigious Juilliard Pre-College Program
Jackson is well prepared for this tremendous opportunity as he submitted three All-State auditions in May for the bass trombone, tenor trombone and bass jazz solo, and received perfect scores on all three.
Hitting the Ground Running in the Smithtown Central School District.
Students aren't the only ones gearing up for a new school year.
Where Drivers Found Cheapest Diesel Across Suffolk County in Week Ending Aug. 31
There was a single gas station in cities across Suffolk County selling diesel at the lowest price of $2.89 per gallon in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Back to Class in the Smithtown School District
Students, Administrators, and Staff returned to classrooms across the Smithtown School District on Thursday, September 6th, 2024.
The Plague of Drugs Flowing Freely Across a Wide Open Border
Nationwide deaths including those of the military and veterans that are related to the black market Fentanyl is rising. Many victims got hooked on pain pills following medical procedures. Since 2000 more than a million people in the United States have died from drug overdoses, the majority of which were opioids. The crisis has also become a major U.S. foreign policy issue, with most supply coming from China and Mexico.
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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.