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Local business accuses village administration of harassment and constitutional violations
A local business has filed a lawsuit against municipal authorities alleging harassment and constitutional violations after being shut down without proper legal procedure. The plaintiffs seek compensatory damages totaling at least $3 million for breach of contract among other claims.
New Yorker sues Florida-based corporation over staircase fall leading to severe injuries
A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against Regency Centers Corporation for alleged negligence in maintaining an outdoor staircase at The Gallery at Westbury Plaza. The plaintiff seeks $2 million in damages for severe injuries sustained from slipping on what he claims was a dangerously maintained staircase.
HA HA Hamptons producer: 'People need to laugh more'
The HA HA Hamptons Comedy Tour is returning to the Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor on Sept. 14 with a much-acclaimed four-women act entitled Moms’ Night Out.
Long Island Abuzz as Students Head Back to School
Students and teachers alike are buzzing with excitement—and parents are pretty thrilled, too—with the start of the new school year. Long Island is famed for its excellent schools, boasting many Ivy League alumni, Westinghouse Science and other prestigious award winners, and plenty of students going on to success in the business world, trades, law enforcement, armed forces, etc.
Alda Center's new initiative shows promise at Stony Brook medicine
Two years into a grant-funded organization-wide implementation, an Alda Center program to improve team communication and combat burnout in healthcare workers shows promising results.
Coast Guard Duplexes Eyed for Workforce Housing
With Suffolk's acute shortage of affordable housing, especially for the working class, local officials are looking at the former Coast Guard duplexes in Westhampton, boarded-up eyesores owned by the federal government.
Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 24
There was a single gas station in cities across Suffolk County selling midgrade gas at the lowest price of $3.15 per gallon in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 24
1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Athletic team tryout & practice schedule announced for the 2024-25 school year
The schedule for various sports tryouts and first practices for the 2024-25 school year has been released.
Seawolves Football Home Opener Set for September 7th
Football returns to Stony Brook on Saturday, September 7, as the Seawolves take on the Stonehill Skyhawks at 3:30 pm at LaValle Stadium, in Head Coach Billy Cosh's first season at the helm.
Wyandanch man indicted for attempted murder outside Jake's 58 Casino
Nashawn Legros, 24, of Wyandanch, has been indicted for attempted murder, assault, and other related charges following an alleged shooting incident in the parking lot of Jake's 58 Casino in Islandia. The announcement was made by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
Athletic team tryout & practice schedule announced for the 2024-25 school year
The schedule for various sports tryouts and first practices for the 2024-25 school year has been released.
Local school bus driver indicted for possessing child sex abuse material
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Guenther Mayrhofer, 71, of Mastic Beach, a bus driver for the William Floyd School District, has been indicted on charges of Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. The indictment alleges that Mayrhofer downloaded images and videos of child sexual abuse and uploaded them to his cloud storage account.
Documentary highlights Burton Rocks' journey from adversity to award-winning filmmaker
Burton Rocks '94, who faced severe childhood asthma and spent much of his school years in hospitals, has produced an award-winning documentary almost 40 years later. The 30-minute film, "Burton Rocks Calling," features interviews with sports legends such as Charles Barkley and Nolan Ryan, Hollywood figures like Buddy Hackett and Mickey Rooney, and rare conversations with Negro League legends Buck Leonard and Buck O'Neil.
Stony Brook engineering leaders meet with federal agencies to discuss research
Dean Andrew Singer and Associate Dean Jon Longtin of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) at Stony Brook University met with White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) staff and federal science agency leadership during the week of August 19 to discuss the college's groundbreaking research. The science agency meetings included the Department of Defense (DOD) Basic Research Office, DOD's Office of Naval Research (ONR), Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science, DOE's Office of Electricity, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).
Stony Brook University Kicks Off School Year with New Seawolf Welcome Week
Music, dancing, movies, roller skating, mini golf, and other events welcomed students back to Stony Brook University during New Seawolf Welcome Week. Despite a delayed move-in due to flash flooding, the campus soon became active from the SAC to LaValle Stadium.
NYS Chaplain Task Force and Represent Church donate backpacks to students
The New York State Chaplain Task Force, in coordination with Represent Church, donated approximately 100 backpacks filled with supplies to students at the William Floyd Learning Center. Leaders from both organizations met recently to make the donation, aimed at assisting students and their families as they start the school year.
Seawolves football home opener set for September 7
Football returns to Stony Brook on Saturday, September 7, as the Seawolves take on the Stonehill Skyhawks at 3:30 pm at LaValle Stadium, in Head Coach Billy Cosh’s first season at the helm.
Wyandanch man indicted for attempted murder outside Jake's 58 Casino
Nashawn Legros, 24, of Wyandanch, has been indicted for attempted murder, assault, and other related charges following an alleged shooting incident in the parking lot of Jake’s 58 Casino in Islandia. The announcement was made by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
Local school bus driver indicted for possessing child sex abuse material
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Guenther Mayrhofer, 71, of Mastic Beach, a bus driver for the William Floyd School District, has been indicted on charges of Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. The indictment alleges that Mayrhofer downloaded images and videos of child sexual abuse and uploaded them to his cloud storage account.
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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.