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Jan 24, 2025

Richmond University Medical Center accused of negligence following data breach

A class action lawsuit filed against Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) alleges that the hospital failed to protect patients’ sensitive information after a 2023 data breach exposed the personal and health details of over 675,000 individuals.

Jan 24, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending Jan. 18

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 18.

Jan 24, 2025

Shoreham-Wading River Becomes League Champs

The Shoreham-Wading River Boys Track Team clinched the League Championship for the second consecutive year.

Jan 24, 2025

Macchia Named Gatorade Player Of The Year ... Again!

William Floyd High School senior Zariel Macchia keeps making headlines and her achievements are becoming legendary for the school and Long Island.

Jan 24, 2025

Hold Your Horses, Folks: What Trump’s Wind Energy Halt Means for Sunrise Wind

The Trump administration’s monkey wrench of a “thwack” thrown dead-smack into the heart of wind energy comes after his predecessor Joe Biden gave a blind greenlight to many things green from the Northeast to Idaho, and everywhere beneath and in between.

Jan 24, 2025

“Man on the Street:” Pros and Cons of Wind Energy

With President Trump taking aim at the wind energy industry in his first days back in office, the South Shore Press Man on the Street asked residents what they thought about it.

Jan 24, 2025

Middle school students create mini fairground attractions using LEGO

William Paca Middle School's seventh-grade Robotics Discovery students and eighth-grade Intro to Computer Science students, under the guidance of Mrs. Kelsey Campoverde, have been working on an innovative project.

Jan 24, 2025

Youngest recipient of bionic arm joins SBU Baseball through Team IMPACT

Stony Brook University's baseball team has introduced a new member, five-year-old Jordan Marotta.

Jan 24, 2025

Teacher John Melandro featured on LI News Radio after winning Milken Educator Award

John Melandro, a fifth-grade teacher at Tangier Smith Elementary School and recipient of the 2024 Milken Educator Award, will be featured on LI News Radio's "Spotlight on Long Island Schools."

Jan 24, 2025

Flecker Gallery presents Adam Lowenbein's exhibition "DAYLIGHT" from February 6 - March 6

The Flecker Gallery, located on the Ammerman Campus in Selden, is set to present "DAYLIGHT," an exhibition by artist Adam Lowenbein.

Jan 24, 2025

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...

Jan 23, 2025

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.”

Jan 23, 2025

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.

Jan 23, 2025

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.

Jan 23, 2025

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.

Jan 23, 2025

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.

Jan 23, 2025

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.

Jan 23, 2025

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.

Jan 23, 2025

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.

Jan 23, 2025

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.

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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.


Local

Sickening: 28 Cats Found Dead, 69 Rescued in Bohemia Hoarding Horror Show 

The “cats were found living in unsanitary and inhuman conditions,” the Suffolk SPCA said in a statement.


Local

Suffolk Police Week Welcomes Students for an Interactive Learning Experience

Students find out what it’s like to be a county cop.