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May 21, 2025

William Floyd High School sets graduation guidelines for class of 2025

The William Floyd School District has released the checklist and guidelines for the upcoming high school graduation ceremony scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The event will be held outdoors, with rain dates set for Sunday, June...

May 21, 2025

Stony Brook University's Renaissance School celebrates graduation of 133 new doctors

The Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University held its 51st Convocation on May 19, where 133 graduates received their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees.

May 21, 2025

Bitfarms faces securities class action over alleged misclassification of Bitcoin proceeds

A federal securities class action lawsuit has been filed against cryptocurrency company Bitfarms Ltd. and several of its executives, alleging financial misconduct.

May 21, 2025

New York man sues federal officer over food truck and property dispute

A New York man has filed a federal lawsuit against a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer, alleging misconduct related to a property dispute involving a mobile food truck and several parcels of land.

May 21, 2025

New York healthcare consortium sues Texas law firm over alleged misleading ads

A consortium of New York-based healthcare facilities has filed a lawsuit against a Texas law firm, alleging a misleading advertising campaign that could harm their reputation.

May 21, 2025

Stony Brook shines at 2025 SUNY university address

Stony Brook University played a prominent role in the 2025 SUNY State of the University Address and Campus Showcase.

May 21, 2025

The Center Moriches Fire Department Receives National Life Group’s Do Good Heroes Award

The Center Moriches Fire Department is doing great things and making the region proud!

May 21, 2025

Center Moriches Eighth Graders Present Community Projects

Center Moriches eighth grade students put their work from the International Baccalaureate (IB) research in a Gallery Walk and Showcase for all to see.

May 21, 2025

Death by Stabbing: Woman Indicted for Brutally Butchering Ex-Lover Near Bay Shore Train Station

Nikeya Barker, 44, was charged with Murder in the Second Degree for fatally stabbing her former love interest, Shurvell Rush, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced.

May 21, 2025

William Floyd varsity sports teams qualify five squads for playoffs

The William Floyd varsity spring sports teams have had a successful season, with five teams qualifying for the playoffs.

May 21, 2025

William Floyd School District honored for excellence in music education

The William Floyd School District has been recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education designation by The NAMM Foundation.

May 21, 2025

DOGE Report: Musk to Hit 130-Day Window, Trump Not “Tired of Winning”

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has a tremendous team. That can’t be argued. They are smart, focused, and work tirelessly. Most of all, they are patriots.

May 21, 2025

SBU alumni share career paths at sustainability panel

Stony Brook University held its annual Sustainability Studies Alumni Panel on April 23, coinciding with the Earthstock celebration.

May 21, 2025

Stony Brook Medicine honors HOPE Program students at graduation ceremony

Stony Brook Medicine recently celebrated the achievements of 77 high school students at the 2025 Health Occupations Partnership for Excellence (HOPE) Program Moving-Up and Graduation Ceremony.

May 21, 2025

Engineering students create innovative solution for injured sea turtle

A team of three female mechanical engineering students, Polina Bragina, Molly Rubin, and Anna Koulakova, have developed a 3D-printed vest to aid Chestnut, a sea turtle struggling with positive buoyancy due to an old injury.

May 20, 2025

33 Suffolk Schools Compete for Fit Club

This week 33 schools across Suffolk County sent more than 1,000 student athletes to compete in the annual Suffolk Zone Fit Club.

May 20, 2025

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk Earns Prestigious Award for Reporting Excellence

The Public Relations Professionals of Long Island honored Mr. Chartuk with their “Outstanding Media Professional Award” at a ceremony at the Westbury Manor.

May 20, 2025

Shoeless Joe Has a Chance

Last week MLB commissioner Rob Manfred made a monumental decision and removed Pete Rose and 16 other deceased people from the league’s permanently ineligible list. The most recognizable name aside from Rose was Shoeless Joe Jackson.

May 20, 2025

Respect Youth Officials

Anyone who has been to youth sports knows the trials and almost abuse the officials and umpires take on a daily basis. Standing in there wearing a referee or umpire uniform is a thankless job that is often criticized and almost never applauded. Grown adults across the country have been known to spoil the sport for the kids because of their treatment of these officials.

May 20, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner honors local heroes at Rocky Point Fire Department dinner

Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio attended the Rocky Point Fire Department's 68th Annual Installation Dinner on May 17th.

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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.


Local

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.


Local

Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July

Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.