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May 17, 2024

Miller Place is going National

Reitan will be joined by sophomore Savannah Musso, who is also a level 10 gymnast. Musso qualified as an alternate at Nationals. The Miller Place squad has had an excellent season and another sophomore Angelina Donofrio, who is a level 9 gymnast, also qualified for Eastern Nationals in Myrtle Beach.

May 16, 2024

Flynn: Deliver the Truth, Whatever the Cost

He was a man at the highest levels of U.S. military intelligence. He knew the country's secrets. When he signed on with President Donald Trump, the Deep State took him out.

May 16, 2024

Long Island Loses a Legend: Joan Travan

The community is mourning the passing of Joan Travan, a long-time South Shore Press columnist and driving force behind many projects in her beloved hometown of Medford. She touched many lives both as a civic leader and in her profession as a Community Service Aide.

May 15, 2024

Not Just The Boys Of Summer

Going back to the 8th grade coach Zach Epley could see something special. Brown pitched just 8 innings in that season, but struck out 8 batters and opened some eyes along the way. Since then she has only gotten better. Brown pitched more than 30 innings last season as a freshman logging the second most innings on the team. This year she upped her game once again going 21 innings and pitching to a 3.80 ERA. Epley said that she was their "go to reliever" and acted as a closer in quite a few games, but she still amassed the fourth most innings on the team.

May 15, 2024

New Kelp Farm for Violet's Cove

The benefits of kelp were extolled by local officials announcing an agreement for an aquaculture farm at Violet's Cove in Mastic Beach with Sue Wicks, a former professional basketball star with roots to the local waters going back generations.

May 15, 2024

Powell Powers to a HR Crown

Powell finished the year at the top of the county in home runs finishing with eight total long balls. Powell was in a tough race most of the year with pressure coming from second place finisher Kayleigh Collins from Hauppauge, who finished with six blasts while Bellport's Bridget Barry and Riverhead's Kaysee Mojo finished with five dingers.

May 14, 2024

Superstar Steeplechase Winner

Panella sits atop the Half Hollow record books in the 1500 meters as well. Last season she put up a time of 4:59:88 in that event.

May 14, 2024

Suffolk's Sluggers

It was a hotly contested home run chase all season long for the trio. Rob Melo has had a career filled with long blasts. When he went deep twice on April 26th he set the new career home run record for the school. That record was previously held by Kyle Wilson. He then added one more to his season long total and now has 13 dingers for his career.

May 14, 2024

Democrats at it Again Op-Ed by Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano

Democrats pushing state Constitutional amendment to separate kids from their parents.

May 13, 2024

Environmental Advocates Urge "Skip the Stuff"

This is a simple step that will go a long way toward keeping our environment clean and reducing the amount of plastics in the waste stream.

May 13, 2024

Half Hallow Hills Home to Two Top Lax Scorers

The Thunderbirds 15-1 record should come as no shock to anyone that has been paying attention this season. Their dynamic duo of Anthony Raio and Zach Marco have been electric. Raio finished the season leading the county in goals and points. With 64 goals and 104 points he ran away with both titles, and was the player to chase for most of the season. Raio is considered one of the best players in the entire county and has already committed to a collegiate powerhouse in North Carolina University for next season.

May 13, 2024

Lawmakers Propose Strict Standards to Prevent Illegal Aliens From Voting

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), along with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act that would require proof of American citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.

May 13, 2024

The Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, Steve Scalise, came to Suffolk recently to discuss key issues with County Executive Edward Romaine and Congressman Andrew Garbarino.

The Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, Steve Scalise, came to Suffolk recently to discuss key issues with County Executive Edward Romaine and Congressman Andrew Garbarino.

May 13, 2024

Courts Shoot Down "Equal Rights" Proposal That Allows Kids to Transition Without Parental Permission

Local, national, and international headlines blasted a NYS Supreme Court ruling that blocked a public vote this November on an "Equal Rights Amendment" that would change the state constitution. Media and democratic lawmakers misleadingly called the ballot referendum initiative an "abortion referendum". While the court ruling is a big victory, it is likely only temporary. It likely will be appealed and could be overturned.

May 13, 2024

The Pick Is In

Ellie Masera is going pro. During this week's Athletes Unlimited Pro Lacrosse draft Masera was picked 3rd overall. Sixteen collegiate stars are invited to make their professional debut in the league's fourth season at USA Lacrosse Headquarters in Maryland this summer from July 18 to August 11.

May 13, 2024

Autino Is In The Record Books

The 5'8" 120 pound Autino's primary Position is in the 1600 meters with his secondary Position in the 1000 meters. Earlier this year he along with Terrance Degnan placed 8th and 13th at the Suffolk Coaches invitational. Their times both qualified for the Section XI State Qualifier coming up in November. The team placed 8th overall.

May 12, 2024

Big Time Surprise for Suffolk County Community College Student

The scholarship provides up to $55,000 annually to complete a bachelor's degree.

May 12, 2024

Career Cafe Kicks Off at William Floyd High School

Nearly 300 students in grades ten, eleven, and 12 met with representatives from more than 80 fields for conversations about their careers. Additionally, 16 William Floyd alumni also returned to share their business expertise with students.

May 12, 2024

New Brookhaven 7-Eleven

Brookhaven 5th Town Council District Councilman and Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico were on hand for the ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony for a new 7-Eleven store.

Daily Feed

Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


State

National Grid is Raising Rates Again to Pay for NY Green New Deal

The Public Service Commission will vote on this proposal in the coming months. If approved, it means starting sometime this year, you could be paying a higher electric bill so National Grid can update its infrastructure to meet demands of the Green New Deal.


National

President Donald Trump Marks 100 Days in Office

President Donald Trump Marks 100 Days in Office