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Feb 12, 2025

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Feb. 8

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 8.

Feb 12, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Feb. 8

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Feb 12, 2025

WFHS Girls’ Varsity Basketball Earns Playoff Berth for Fourth Consecutive Year

The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, clinched a playoff berth for the fourth consecutive season.

Feb 12, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: Hochul Invests $150 Million to Connect MacArthur - Ronkonkoma Station

The Democratic state leader spoke with the full support of local Republican representatives like Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, Islip Supervisor Angier Carpenter, and Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico at approximately midday on Wednesday, February 12th.

Feb 12, 2025

William Floyd High School Adds Four to its Wall of Distinction

The William Floyd Fine Arts & Music departments will host their fourth annual Fine Arts Wall of Distinction ceremony on Thursday, February 27th, at 6 pm, in the east lobby of the high school near the Nick Poulos Memorial Auditorium.

Feb 12, 2025

Happy Valentine’s Day – I Want a Divorce!

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, New York State is making it easier than ever to get a divorce. New York’s ‘Uncontested Joint Divorce” process has been updated to make the process simpler and cheaper.

Feb 12, 2025

Mrs. Hochul Comes to Islip: Governor Announces $150 Million for LIRR, MacArthur Airport Connection

Gov. Kathy Hochul touched down in the South Shore on Wednesday to introduce her administration’s bombshell investment—a milestone that will at last bring Ronkonkoma Station travelers quick-as-can-be access to nearby Long Island MacArthur Airport.

Feb 12, 2025

Local Leader Celebrates Brookhaven Woman’s 102nd Birthday

Not only was February 8th Stella Crennan’s 102nd birthday, but Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig declared it to be “Stella Crennan Day” in the town.

Feb 12, 2025

Brookhaven Hosts Black History Month Celebration

Dr. Michelle Raysor delivered the keynote address, and according to Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico, she “spoke about the grit necessary to succeed and never give up.”

Feb 12, 2025

Mather Nurse recognized for Saving House Fire Victim

Steven Cortes, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, was honored with a lifesaver award from Northwell’s Anesthesia Service Line for his role in saving the life of a house fire victim.

Feb 12, 2025

GM Mindy Ryan on GDC Roller Skate Rink in Greenport: 'A learning experience for the entire family'

The George D. Costello Sr. Memorial Skate Rink in Greenport is offering free lessons and skate rentals for all ages, from toddlers to adults. Free lessons are available during All Skate sessions, which will be held Saturday, Feb. 15; Sunday, Feb. 16; and Monday, Feb. 17, from noon to 3 p.m.

Feb 12, 2025

South Shore Press EXCLUSIVE: State Yanks "JIHAD123" License Plate

After numerous inquiries from the South Shore Press to officials at the NYS DMV pertaining to the validity and appropriateness of the plate, state officials confirmed it was an actual plate they issued, and promised to pull it based on questions and information from the South Shore Press.

Feb 12, 2025

Another Jets Failure Leads To Another "Rebuild"

This week the Jets front office informed their 41 year old quarterback Aaron Rodgers that they will be moving on from his services for next season.

Feb 12, 2025

No Time To Rest - The 2026 Super Bowl Odds

As the green and white confetti was still falling from the sky many sports bettors around the country barely allowed themselves a minute to reflect and enjoy the big game win, they were already looking at 2026.

Feb 12, 2025

Suffolk Swimmers Standout At The Championship

Rocky Point junior Trevor Green won the Section XI Championship in both the 100-yard Individual Medley and the 200-yard backstroke.

Feb 12, 2025

Local Officials Freak Out Over MTA Payroll Tax

They first tried it in 2009, and the public backlash was so heavy they rolled it back. And now, as if New Yorkers aren’t taxed enough, they’re thinking about it again: a payroll tax to shovel more money at the black hole known as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Feb 12, 2025

South America Crime Fighter Offers U.S. a Hand in Corralling Criminals

Nassau Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, has assigned 10 detectives to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and offered the use of his county’s jails to hold prisoners for deportation.

Feb 12, 2025

Straight Out of a Gillian Flynn Novel: Sagamore Aide Arrested for Sexual Conduct with Teenage Human Trafficking Victim, Post-Rescue

The cross between “American Horror Story” and “Twin Peaks: Long Island Edition” did not fade away with a happy ending ride off into the sunset upon an emotionally aching father’s movie-like one-man rescue mission of his month-long missing daughter.

Feb 12, 2025

William Floyd School District announces two-hour delay due to weather

Due to anticipated weather conditions, the William Floyd School District has announced a two-hour delay for Wednesday, February 12.

Feb 12, 2025

The American Nightmare: “The Brutalist” Should win Best Picture (PREDICTION)

With one press conference canceled and another event hilariously reported to a full day early, my Friday afternoon slate freed itself up on Feb. 7th. Ergo: this crime reporter and lifestyle columnist hybrid of late could get back to doing what he has historically done best, and used to do damn-near exclusively: watching movies, and writing about them.

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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.


Greenport restaurant owner sues village and mayor over forced closure

The owners of a Mediterranean restaurant in Greenport allege that their restaurant was unjustly targeted and forcibly closed by the Village of Greenport under orders from Mayor Kevin Steussi.


Former employee sues Airvet over alleged discrimination and retaliation

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Airvet, Inc., alleging gender and religious discrimination and retaliation that led to her termination.