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Unkechaug of Centuries Past Lent His Name to Squassux
Native American lends his name to Colonial landing.
Radical Price Transparency to Lower Medical Costs
The ability of patients to see the prices of medical care upfront so they can shop around will reduce costs. That’s the theory behind President Trump’s “Radical Price Transparency” plan, which is also expected to lower costs through competition.
LIPA Fallacy Exposed: Former Board Member Blows Whistle on Power Authority Corruption
Bloated bureaucracy was doomed from the start to be a true champion for Long Island ratepayers.
Apple Plans $500 Billion U.S. Investment
See what company is bearing $500 billion in fruit for the U.S.
Retired Officer Uses Art to Bridge Perspectives on Policing
Retired police officer looks to bridge perception gap through art.
Man On The Street: Lawmakers Call for Subtitles at Movie Theaters
Do theater goes want to see subtitles on movies?
State Must Ante Up More CHIPS for Long Island Roads and Bridges
As Albany grinds through Gov. Hochul’s massive $252 billion budget proposal, local officials are looking to make sure Long Island doesn’t get stiffed when it comes to highway funding.
Suffolk Scalped for Millions in Homeless Funds
Nearly $7 million sent to homeless housing providers was misspent, according to an audit by Suffolk Comptroller John Kennedy, who is looking to claw back the funds.
Trump’s Maine Throw Down Over Men in Women’s Sports
No federal money for you: Trump throws down with Maine government over men in women’s sports.
Guiding Lights at Fire Place
In Colonial Times, a breach through Fire Island allowed ships to enter Bellport Bay from the Atlantic. Residents lit fires to guide them, a practice that lent itself to the name “Fire Place” for the Historic District in the Hamlet of Brookhaven.
Note to U. S. Navy: Clean Up Your Contamination Mess in Calverton
Officials tell the Navy: Clean up your mess.
Gov. Hochul Deploys 4,500 National Guard Troops as Guards Protest Dangerous Working Conditions at Prisons
Officials are worried that the situation could result in another Attica Prison Uprising, a riot in 1971 that was one of the deadliest in U.S. history.
From Battlefield to Backyard, Marine Vet Carves Artistic Path with Chainsaws
What started as a way to save a few bucks on a wooden sculpture for his wife turned into a full-time passion for retired U.S. Marine Joseph Gonzalez, Jr., who now spends his days transforming logs into impressive chainsaw-carved works of art.
Unnerving Bias of Artificial Intelligence
A clue to the power of AI to mislead the public was illustrated in a recent exchange between the Chat GPT bot and the South Shore Press looking to verify when Congestion Pricing,
The King Who Killed Congestion Pricing
President Trump hit the brakes on the congestion pricing scheme that was milking motorists driving in Manhattan to fill a $30 billion pothole in the MTA budget.
Strong Winds Cause Dramatic Drop in Tides, Exposing Vast Stretches of Shoreline
Where Did All The Water Go?
A DOGE for New York?
The Washington DOGE is uncovering billions in federal waste. Do we need a New York DOGE? The taxpayers think so.
Water Agency Sustains Top Tier Rating
Did the Suffolk Water Authority hold on to its top-tier rating in these times of persistent economic pressures and rising infrastructure costs?
Presidents Day Patriots Rally for Trump
Passtionate patriots turned out on a blustery President's Day for their hero.
South Shore Press Analysis: Vulgarity and Lawsuits on Tap to Stop Trump
Democrats stoop to every level to stop President Trump from looking under the hood for government waste and corruption.
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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.
Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing
Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.
Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July
Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.