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South Shore Press Analysis: President Biden Planted Policy and Political Landmines to Sabotage Trump
Trump took immediate exception to Biden restricting 635 million acres to offshore oil and gas drilling, a move meant to stifle the new President’s strategy to grow the economy.
Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Jan. 18
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 18.
Milestones Celebrated by Public Relations Pro
The stars came out to celebrate the man who helped them become stars. Public relations pro Todd Shapiro was feted all week for two remarkable milestones: his 60 birthday and 30 years in business representing who’s who in the political, celebrity, and corporate world.
Runners Hit the Road for Local Causes
“On your mark, get set, give back” was the call as hundreds of runners took off on a 10-mile course to benefit two local causes: Helping Makes U Happy and Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck.
WFSD STEM Teacher Named New York State Master Teacher
Janine Baumiller, a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teacher at William Floyd Elementary School and the William Floyd Learning Center, was recently selected to join the prestigious New York State Master Teacher Program, a professional development and networking community which promotes and celebrates the work of the state’s high-performing STEM teachers.
Cutchogue library program director on concert series: 'People want to get out and enjoy life'
The Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library will kick off its 2025 concert series with a performance by Long Island's The Como Brothers on Sunday, Jan. 26. The free event, starting at 2 p.m., will feature the duo's blend of original songs and classic hits. The performance is expected to draw fans from across the East Coast for a special reunion.
Independent pharmacy accuses GoodRx, CVS, and other PBMs of price-fixing scheme
Pressman Inc., an independent pharmacy, has filed a class action lawsuit accusing several major pharmaceutical benefit managers (PBMs) of engaging in an unlawful price-fixing scheme.
New York City mayoral candidate challenges election law over 'Independence' name restriction
Jim Walden, a candidate for New York City Mayor, has filed a lawsuit against New York election officials, claiming that certain provisions in the state's election laws unfairly limit his ability to run as an independent candidate.
Esteemed Judge Named to Chair Judicial Screening Committee
Those looking to run for a judgeship must pass muster with the Suffolk County Bar Association’s Judicial Screening Committee, a prestigious group that has a new chair: former Chief Administrative Judge of the Courts of New York State Gail Prudenti.
You’ll Get a Golden Ticket: Amtrak Extending its Services to Ronkonkoma
“Amtrak is working in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration and MTA Long Island Rail Road to study the extension of Amtrak’s Northeast Regional service to Ronkonkoma.”
Suffolk County Fire Academy Graduates New Batch of Heroes to Start 2025
A graduation ceremony was held to commemorate the latest class of Suffolk County Fire Service Cadets. These future firefighters, all ages 16-18, are part of the formal program known as the Cadet “Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations” (BEFO).
Rough Condition of New York’s Roads and Bridges Costs You Money
TRIP examined the condition, use, efficiency, and safety of the state’s surface transportation. Overall, the study found continued deterioration in the state’s infrastructure, which has led to rising costs for drivers.
NY Well Represented In Cooperstown
The three inductees all played for either the Yankees or the Mets and one of them have decided to wear a New York hat into the hall.
The Ducks Get Their Shortstop Back
“Kole did a fabulous job for us after coming over from the Pioneer League,” said Ducks Manager Lew Ford. “He provided defensive stability for us at the shortstop position while contributing greatly at the plate.”
Bills Mafia Give Us A Story We Can't Refuse
Bill fans began to go to Andrews charity and started to donate to the cause. They were raising money for Breakthrough T1D, a nonprofit that funds research toward therapies and treatments for Type 1 diabetes. Andrews, a Type 1 diabetic himself, has supported the charity in the past and is the charity of his choice.
Stony Brook Cancer Center receives $1.25M gift from Betty Ajces Trust
The Stony Brook Cancer Center has received a significant contribution of $1.25 million from the Betty Ajces Trust.
William Floyd wins Kujan Brothers' Memorial Tournament for second time in three years
The William Floyd boys' varsity wrestling team, under the guidance of head coach Tony Mecca, recently secured victory at the 39th Annual Kujan Brothers’ Memorial Tournament.
Australopithecus study reveals plant-based diet despite occasional meat consumption
An international team of researchers, including Dominic Stratford from Stony Brook University and the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, has made a significant discovery about the diet of Australopithecus.
CEAS holds inaugural awards ceremony recognizing excellence across various fields
Stony Brook University's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) held its first annual awards ceremony on January 21.
MLK portrait project exhibition returns to Suffolk County Community College
The Fifth Annual MLK Portrait Project exhibition will be displayed at Suffolk County Community College's Eastern Campus from January 29 to March 7, 2025.
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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.