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Southampton Writers Conference returns to Stony Brook Southampton for 50th anniversary
The Southampton Writers Conference will return to Stony Brook Southampton for its 50th summer from July 9-13.
AI Innovation Institute expands computing power with Nvidia HGX H100
The AI Innovation Institute (AI3) recently upgraded its computing capabilities with the Nvidia HGX H100, a high-performance system designed to assist in tackling complex machine learning challenges across various fields, including language,...
Police Bust Village of Patchogue Worker for Impersonating a Cop
A Village of Patchogue Code Enforcement Officer was fired and arrested after police claimed he impersonated a cop, pulled over a woman, placed her in cuffs, and drove her home.
Safe Boating Certificate Required For All Beginning This Summer
Summer boating season is upon us and new regulations go with it. Starting January 1, 2025, a safety certificate became required of all boat operators, regardless of age, so this is the first boating season under the new rules.
South Shore Press Video Vault: NYS Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar on NYS AG Tish James
At "best" it could lead to a resignation since James claims she is not a New York State resident. At "worst" the Justice Department could file criminal charges against James for fraud.
Hiller Climbs the Record Books
Center Moriches star pitcher Joey Hiller has etched his name into the record books and is climbing the school's all time charts.
Old School Kirwin Mows 'Em Down
We had an early season gem on the diamond between Eastport-South Manor and Harborfields this week which resulted in an old school style pitcher's duel.
Suffolk County Extends Street Takeover Task Force, Add 9 Highway Patrol Officers
The Fall 2024-implemented task force designed to combat drag racing and vehicular recklessness issued more than 3,300 summons and made 21 arrests.
Getting Fired: An East Coaster’s Reaction to Mulaney’s Best West Coast Talk Show Ep Yet
The comedian's off-the-wall anecdote about NFL linebacker Ray Lewis giving him wild life advice back in 2012 perfectly encapsulates how a job search can transform into mad libs real quick.
Stony Brook team wins 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
Members of the Stony Brook University Department of Physics and Astronomy have been awarded the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for their work at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
Sheriff Toulon, Fellow Elected Reps Break Bread with 'Fox & Friends' at Bethpage Diner
Lawrence Jones reported live on the scene from the beloved Embassy Diner as part of a regular remote series on the national morning program.
Library Budget Vote, Trustee Election Set for April 22nd
The library system continues to be one of the most heavily used in Suffolk County and offers a range of services well beyond book lending.
SSP Endorsement: Vote Yes on the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library Budget and Return Experienced Leadership to the Board
We urge our readers to vote yes on the budget and to cast their votes for Joe Maiorana and Nancy Kimmerling, two proven leaders with a deep commitment to public service, fiscal stewardship, and community growth.
Girls' Flag Football at the Halfway Point
The Suffolk County Girls' Flag Football league has reached the halfway point in the season and besides being an enormous success there are some big story lines around the county.
Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Dispatchers Serve 24/7/365
Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services (FRES) had a remarkable year fielding emergency service calls to help someone in need in Suffolk County.
DMVs are Overwhelmed with Last Minute Efforts to get REAL ID Drivers Licenses
Be prepared to wait for, and likely not even get, an appointment to get your REAL ID before the May 7 deadline gets here.
Disappointment On Ice
Both the New York Islanders and New York Rangers were expected by many to be playoff teams this season, yet both will miss the postseason in what can only be described as a massively disappointing year for New York hockey.
DiNapoli: State has No Clear Plan for over $450 million in COVID Medical Supplies
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said in a recently released audit that the state spent nearly half a billion tax payer dollars on a medical stockpile but used little of it and has no clear plan for the leftover equipment and supplies.
Through Kelp and Caverns: Exploring the Depths of a New Zealand Marine Preserve
Dispatch, South Pacific—A hammerhead shark greets us as we sail toward the Maomao Arch, a mammoth opening in the rocks that make up New Zealand’s Poor Knights Marine Preserve.
Lenny Bruno Farms Kicks Off 2025 Season with Annual Family Festival
Lenny Bruno Farms still going strong after 90 years.
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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.
A True Inspiration Returns To Sachem
Sachem had a very special guest this summer when alum and University of Louisville women’s soccer coach Karen Ferguson-Dayes (Class of ’90) returned to the school to speak with the Sachem East and Sachem North girls’ soccer teams.
Axcess Baseball Holds Home Run Derby For a Cause
Last week Axcess Baseball held their 2025 Home Run Derby. When all was said and done the winner of the event was Ethan Saintjean. Saintjean is set to graduate from Half Hollow Hills West this year. During the derby competition he was able to smash seven home runs in the finals to take the crown.