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Sep 7, 2024

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."

Sep 7, 2024

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.

Sep 7, 2024

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".

Sep 7, 2024

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.

Sep 7, 2024

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.

Sep 6, 2024

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.

Sep 6, 2024

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.

Sep 6, 2024

Honor Those That Died on 9/11

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Sep 6, 2024

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.

Sep 6, 2024

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.

Sep 6, 2024

Greater Gordon Heights Chamber of Commerce

Greater Gordon Heights Chamber of Commerce Unveils Minority Business Growth Program

Sep 6, 2024

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.

Sep 6, 2024

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.

Sep 6, 2024

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.

Sep 6, 2024

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.

Sep 6, 2024

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.

Sep 6, 2024

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.

Sep 6, 2024

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..

Sep 6, 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.

Sep 6, 2024

ESM Students Poised for a Positive and Productive School Year

Eastport-South Manor Central School District students, with backpacks and extra

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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.


Sports

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Who Cares About Defense?

In New York the media has been relentless on bashing the Yankees Anthony Volpe. Volpe has now watched fans turn on him because of his bad base running, bad decisions, terrible defense and now hitting slump


Sports

Coach of the Year Is All About The Newbies

When betting on future plays most of the public lean towards futures like who will win the Super Bowl, will a team win their division, or team totals and will their team go over or under the posted number. Those bets are concrete and undeniable. The winner is math and secure, there is no guess work involved. That however is not the case for many futures bets.