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South Shore Press: Team Coverage at the NYS Conservative Conclave in Albany
The South Shore Press will be on point this week covering the state Conservative convention in Albany. They have a full lineup of speakers covering everything from the state of affairs in New York to the impact of the new Trump Administration, and the South Shore Press will bring it to you as it happens.
First Lady Portrait Graces White House
The latest is a portrait of Melania Trump by Belgian photographer Régine Mahaux. The former model was captured in black and white by Mahaux, who is celebrated for her elegant and refined portraiture. Currently based in Paris, she has built an impressive portfolio featuring high-profile personalities from various fields.
New York’s Nuclear Ghost Haunts West Valley
As Gov. Kathy Hochul moves ahead with her plan to build atomic plants to supplement the intermittent power supply from green energy, a contaminated nuclear waste site continues to haunt Western New York. Opened in 1966, the West Valley nuclear fuel reprocessing plant operated for six years and left behind 600,000 gallons of high-level radioactive waste in underground tanks.
New Top Cop on Tap for Suffolk
Catalina, 57, relieves Acting Commissioner Robert Waring, who assumed the role at Romaine’s request as he searched nationwide for a new top cop. Waring, a 39-year police veteran, will return to his previous post as chief of department. Catalina succeeds Rodney Harrison, an appointee of former County Executive Steve Bellone.
Hurdles Ahead for Long Island Green Energy
They are planning to build 84 wind turbines three times taller than the Statue of Liberty. A 123-mile ocean cable will connect them to the mainland and then run 17 miles to a switching station. They’ve designed a new operations center and a training facility and have commissioned a 262-foot-long ship to service the windmills. They’re even paying $140 million to the town and county for allowing the cable to come ashore at Smith Point.
Cautionary Tale of Long Island’s Last Big Power Project
South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk was on the ground covering the Shoreham debacle and shares some memories from the early 1980s when opposition to the plant peaked and the state stepped in to shut it down.
SSP Analysis: President Trump Lays Down the Law at Davos
It was a shot heard around the world when President Trump told the group of international elites at their annual meeting in Switzerland how things would be with him back in charge. It will be an “America First” agenda, a drastic departure from the days of ex-President Joe Biden, who Trump said let the other countries of the world “rip us off.”
Ice Rescue Team Saves Man in Bellport
When the call came through of a man who had fallen through the ice in Bellport, the South Country Ambulance Special Operations Unit sprung into action. They were quickly on the scene and made the rescue.
SSP Analysis: Reflections on Presidential Portraits as Trump and Vance Make Theirs Official
Since the founding of the United States, official presidential portraits have served as both an artistic tradition and a powerful symbol of leadership. From George Washington to the newly elected Donald Trump, these works of art capture the essence of our nation’s leaders and their times, offering a window into history while preserving legacies for future generations.
Crime Analysis Center: a Decisive Tool for Law Enforcement
The tech-rich facility is staffed with crime analysts and law enforcement personnel from a number of agencies, including the Suffolk Police, District Attorney, Sheriff, Probation Department, and Child Protective Services.
Blaze Busters Battle For Rights of Volunteers
Fire officials from across Long Island met over the weekend to formulate a legislative agenda to support the state’s volunteer emergency workers. They’ll lobby Albany on a slate of recommendations to keep the volunteer rate up and assist those who serve.
“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.
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.”
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.
Former Scout Reunited with Bugle a Half Century Later
Back a half-century ago, Boy Scout Troop 414 in Center Moriches acquired a bugle and needed someone to play it. South Shore Press reporter Bob Chartuk was a trumpeter in the junior high school band at the time and stepped up to fill the role.
Trump Promises Kept on Day One
Shortly after being sworn in for his second term, President Donald Trump wasted no time in issuing Executive Orders to keep the promises he made to the American public.
South Shore Press Analysis: President Biden Planted Policy and Political Landmines to Sabotage Trump
Trump took immediate exception to Biden restricting 635 million acres to offshore oil and gas drilling, a move meant to stifle the new President’s strategy to grow the economy.
Milestones Celebrated by Public Relations Pro
The stars came out to celebrate the man who helped them become stars. Public relations pro Todd Shapiro was feted all week for two remarkable milestones: his 60 birthday and 30 years in business representing who’s who in the political, celebrity, and corporate world.
Runners Hit the Road for Local Causes
“On your mark, get set, give back” was the call as hundreds of runners took off on a 10-mile course to benefit two local causes: Helping Makes U Happy and Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck.
Esteemed Judge Named to Chair Judicial Screening Committee
Those looking to run for a judgeship must pass muster with the Suffolk County Bar Association’s Judicial Screening Committee, a prestigious group that has a new chair: former Chief Administrative Judge of the Courts of New York State Gail Prudenti.
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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.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Horse Racing Authority
Hector Soler has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination after years of service at a leading horse racing association.
The Colonials Comeback on Senior Night
The William Floyd girls’ varsity lacrosse team showed the crowd that was gathered for senior night an emotional and exciting win this week.