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Mar 27, 2025

Feds Move to End Exploitation of Taxpayer Funded Housing Programs

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem have partnered up to end what they call “exploitation of taxpayer funded housing programs by illegal aliens”.

Mar 27, 2025

ESM School District Emphasizes Social-Emotional Learning and Disabled Student Inclusion

In its commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students, the Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School hosted a “Respect For All” event in its library media center on March 19.

Mar 27, 2025

Town board honors retired Army Major Paul Willms for his service

Prior to the town board meeting on March 25, Supervisor Dan Panico and the Brookhaven Town Board in Farmingville, NY recognized Retired Army Major Paul Willms for his military service.

Mar 27, 2025

Is There Smackdown Coming to Tim Waltz?

Before you go spouting off at the mouth about how much of a tough guy you are and how you'd do in a fight, you should be cautious that there isn't a 7 foot, 325-pound Big Red Machine standing in the way.

Mar 27, 2025

The Giants Will Let Russ Cook

The New York Giants have signed their QB for the 2025 season ... again. After signing Jameis Winston less than a week ago for a 2-year, $8 million dollar contract Big Blue have now added Russell Wilson to their quarterback room and is thought to be the starter.

Mar 26, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: Sports Director Tom Barton on the Giants, Sweet 16, and MLB Baseball

Hear Tom Barton's take on the New York Giants picking up Russel Wilson, what to expect in the NCAA Basketball's Sweet 16, and expectations for the New York Mets and New York Yankees.

Mar 26, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: George Santos Slams Congresswoman Crockett for Attacking Greg Abbott

As he said himself in this video, if anyone knows the importance of admitting mistakes, coming clean, and apologizing, it's former Congressman George Santos.

Mar 26, 2025

Brookhaven honors local women with recognition awards

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and the Brookhaven Town Board recently honored the recipients of the 2025 Women's Recognition Awards during the 39th Annual Women's Recognition Night at Brookhaven Town Hall.

Mar 26, 2025

William Floyd High School students provide salon services to local police officers

William Floyd High School's senior cosmetology students recently hosted officers from the Suffolk County Police Department's 7th Precinct.

Mar 26, 2025

Two Parents and One William Floyd Girls’ Track Team Member: A Biological Boy is on the Girls’ Varsity Track Team

A concerned parent who contacted the South Shore Press who wishes to remain anonymous says that is the case, and expressed concern over student safety and future funding for the William Floyd School District.

Mar 26, 2025

East Patchogue Father of Human Trafficked Teen to Sue Suffolk County

Gervasi contends his kidnapped daughter had her constitutional rights violated when a Suffolk Family Court Judge remanded her to Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center, where her abused continued.

Mar 26, 2025

William Paca Middle School Students Earn CPR Certification

Eighth-grade students from Ms. Brianna Rodda’s First Aid and Safety class at William Paca Middle School, in the William Floyd School District, joined forces with members of the Mastic Ambulance Company and Stony Brook Hospital to practice and earn their CPR certification.

Mar 26, 2025

Ban on Facemasks in Public May Be Coming to New York

Governor Kathy Hochul is renewing her push to ban facemasks in public.

Mar 26, 2025

Watery Grave for U.S. Flagship

It was the speed demon of the Atlantic, now it’s off to a watery grave.

Mar 26, 2025

Suffolk Courts Celebrate 95-year-old Justice, the Hon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin

Judge Ellerin, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court's Appelate Division for the First Department in NYC, championed women's rights at each stopgap throughout a remarkable legal career.

Mar 26, 2025

Former employee files discrimination lawsuit against El Al Israel Airlines

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against El Al Israel Airlines Ltd., Kenny Rozenberg, Omry Cohen, and Mordechay Elmaliah, alleging extensive workplace discrimination and retaliation.

Mar 26, 2025

Former employee files pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against Bethpage Car Wash

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Nilkhant 2 Car Wash, LLC, also known as Bethpage Car Wash, along with Rakeshbhai Patel, Darpan Patel, and Ronak Patel, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination following her pregnancy.

Mar 26, 2025

Stony Brook medical students begin residencies nationwide following successful Match Day

130 students from the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University are preparing to start their residency training across New York State and the nation.

Mar 26, 2025

William Floyd school community hosts K-12 STEAM symposium

The William Floyd school community is invited to the K-12 STEAM Symposium on Thursday, April 10, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the William Floyd High School west gym.

Mar 26, 2025

Brookhaven offers free rabies vaccine clinics for pets

The Town of Brookhaven, in collaboration with the Suffolk County Health Department, is organizing free rabies vaccine clinics for pets.

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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.


Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Horse Racing Authority

Hector Soler has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination after years of service at a leading horse racing association.


Sports

The Colonials Comeback on Senior Night

The William Floyd girls’ varsity lacrosse team showed the crowd that was gathered for senior night an emotional and exciting win this week.