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May 30, 2026

NYU Langone To Transform South Shore Health Care

Brookhaven Town officials are welcoming plans for a major expansion of NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk in Patchogue, saying the project will improve access to health care on the South Shore while creating both construction and long-term medical jobs.

May 27, 2026

Utility Bill State of Emergency

Long Islanders are being squeezed by soaring utility bills and rising fuel costs as debate intensifies over whether New York’s aggressive green-energy policies are making the state increasingly unaffordable for working families and businesses.

May 23, 2026

DNC Report Sparks New Questions After 2024 Collapse

Leaked DNC “autopsy” report blaming Joe Biden for the Democrats’ 2024 collapse is drawing backlash from both Republicans and Democrats who say party leaders still refuse to confront the real reasons voters rejected their message.

May 22, 2026

Health Care Dispute Raises Alarm Across Long Island

A contract dispute between Healthfirst and Catholic Health could leave thousands of Long Islanders facing higher medical costs and disrupted care as officials warn patients are being caught in the middle of a growing health care crisis.

May 9, 2026

Education Freedom Tax Credit To Expand School Choice

New York is preparing to join the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, potentially expanding scholarship opportunities and school choice options for families across the state.

Apr 27, 2026

Stony Brook Showcases Stroke Unit, Robotic Care

Innovations in emergency response and surgery are transforming care across Long Island.

Apr 26, 2026

Trump Invokes Defense Production Act For Energy

Energy infrastructure push tied to defense readiness.

Apr 13, 2026

Military Museum To Open Major New Expansion

The Rocky Point Military History Museum is expanding, with new exhibits and tributes to local veterans set to debut May 22.

Apr 12, 2026

Critics Blast Amnesty Bill As RAW Deal For American Workers

Bill blasted as illegal immigrant amnesty disguised as reform.

Apr 2, 2026

Could Linear Generators Ease Long Island’s Power Crunch?

They’re quiet as a washing machine.

Mar 31, 2026

Trump Targets Election Integrity

Fraudulent elections in the President’s crosshairs.

Mar 19, 2026

Democrat Standoff Causes Airport Chaos

It’s getting bad at the airports as Washington battles over immigration policy.

Mar 17, 2026

Small Business Owners Press Albany On Costs, Taxes and Regulations

Small business owners vent their spleens in Albany.

Mar 13, 2026

South Shore Press Investigation Spurs Call For Statewide Nonprofit Probe

Seneca Babcock may be the tip of the iceberg for non-profit problems in New York.

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Barton's Best Bet: Hurricanes to Win the Cup

The Stanley Cup Final is set, and while neither the Buffalo Sabres nor New York Rangers are involved, hockey fans still have plenty to watch. In this South Shore Press Video Vault segment, Managing Editor Stefan Mychajliw and News Director Tom Barton discuss Barton's Best Bet for the championship series between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights.