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Substance abuse education workshop offered free for parents and students
On February 10, the Town of Brookhaven Department of General Services Youth Bureau Division will host a workshop titled "The More You Know...
Local Leaders Highlight Hopes for New Administration
“Trump ran on common sense solutions to clean up the mess Biden left here at home and abroad. I’m confident he will take this country in a better direction,” said Senator Dean Murray. “He’s added Suffolk’s own Lee Zeldin to his cabinet, and that is great news for Long Island.”
South Shore Press Sportscast: Tom’s Take on NFL Championship Weekend and a New Jets Head Coach
South Shore Press Sports Director Tom Barton is one the nation’s top sports betting experts. He spent time with South Shore Press News Director Stefan Mychajliw to offer his hot take on the AFC/NFC Championships, along with the New York Jets landing a familiar face as their next Head Coach.
The South Shore Press Newscast: Can Andrew Cuomo Become the “Comeback Kid?”
Can Andrew Cuomo become the “Comeback Kid” and win a race for NYC Mayor? Burns also explained how the Democratic Primary for Big Apple Mayor uses a ranked choice voting system, and how that process can favor the former Governor.
Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Jan. 18
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 18.
Custer Institute vice president: Saturday night stargazing is ‘quite popular'
The Custer Institute in Southold, Long Island’s oldest public observatory, is drawing large crowds for its Saturday night stargazing events, which offer a chance to view the "parade of planets" this month.
Lawsuit alleges unlawful detention by City of New York leading to civil rights violations
A lawsuit has been filed against the City of New York and unnamed correction officers over allegations of unlawful detention at Rikers Island.
Lawsuit alleges sexual harassment by supervisor at NYC Department of Transportation
A New York City employee has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The complaint, filed on January 7, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, targets the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and Reynaldo Cabezas.
State System for Children Needs Intervention
A system that serves children with disabilities is broken, prompting state officials to call on the Department of Health to fix it. At a press conference in Albany to raise awareness of the problem, legislators said the Early Intervention Program's online portal is experiencing serious technological issues.
The Colonials Are Crowned The Kujan Champs Again
The team, led by head coach Tony Mecca, took home the title with an outstanding overall tournament that included two overall champions, four second-place finishes and a total of 15 student-athletes placing in the top six.
The Jet Has Landed Home
The Jets have hired Aaron Glenn to be their new head coach. Glenn was the top defensive coordinator on the market from the Detroit Lions, but Jets fans remember #31 fondly from his time playing corner for Gang Green.
Eastport-South Manor Indoor Track Win The Title
They were led by Coach Brian Methven who was named coach of the year in Class B in December. The track team has been outstanding and now can call themselves one of the best teams on the island, led by one of the best coaches.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Jan. 18
2 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Former Scout Reunited with Bugle a Half Century Later
Back a half-century ago, Boy Scout Troop 414 in Center Moriches acquired a bugle and needed someone to play it. South Shore Press reporter Bob Chartuk was a trumpeter in the junior high school band at the time and stepped up to fill the role.
Stony Brook hosts quantum education leadership conference on March 12
Stony Brook University is set to host the International Year of Quantum 2025 Educational Leadership Conference on March 12.
Study links WTC exposure duration to brain changes among responders
As the 25th anniversary of the World Trade Center (WTC) attacks approaches, a study by Stony Brook Medicine researchers highlights long-term health concerns for WTC responders.
Stony Brook's Keith A. Chadwick joins Triological Society; wins research excellence award
Keith A. Chadwick, MD, MS, a member of Stony Brook Surgery’s Division of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (ENT), has been inducted as an Active Fellow into the American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society, Inc., known as the...
Exhibition explores myth and tech at Suffolk County Community College
Suffolk County Community College is set to host an exhibition titled "Drone Beuys: Origins" at the Sagtikos Art Gallery.
Study links WTC exposure duration with brain amyloidosis among responders
Stony Brook University researchers have found evidence of amyloidosis in the brains of some World Trade Center (WTC) responders, nearly 25 years after the attacks.
Trump Promises Kept on Day One
Shortly after being sworn in for his second term, President Donald Trump wasted no time in issuing Executive Orders to keep the promises he made to the American public.
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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.
Brookhaven Leaders Visit Maryhaven’s Yaphank Business Center
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Deputy Supervisor Neil Foley visited the Maryhaven Integrated Business Center (IBC) in Yaphank for a tour of its packaging and assembly operations and to meet with the individuals whose work powers the facility’s success.
Media’s Tariff Tiff Brushed Back by Trump’s Trillions in U.S. Investments
Forget the negative tariff talk, here’s what Trump’s policies have achieved so far.