News by Deborah Williams

News by Deborah Williams on South Shore Press


Apr 11, 2025

House Democrats Stand Firm Against Citizen-Only Voting

The US House of Representatives passed the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on a largely party line vote.

Apr 10, 2025

Alleged MS-13 Gang Member Extradited to Suffolk County to Face Kidnapping And Assault Charges

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Josue Zepeda Padilla, 28, of Huntington Station, was extradited and arraigned on an indictment charging for Robbery in the First Degree, Gang Assault in the First Degree, and other related charges, for his alleged role in the January 6, 2024 violent attack on a 15-year-old at the Pilgrim State Mental Facility in Brentwood that left the child unconscious

Apr 10, 2025

Hochul Defies Trump - Says DEI is Staying in New York Schools

President Donald Trump signed Executive Orders (EO) banning use of controversial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles in any part of the federal government and in any program that receives federal taxpayer funding.

Apr 9, 2025

Unsolved Cases During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Crime Victims Rights' Week is this week and Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) is looking for your help. SCPD hopes to garner information from the public to aid getting justice for victims.

Apr 9, 2025

NY Democrats Move to Stymie Police in the Pursuit of Racial Equity

A new law has been proposed that would prevent police from stopping drivers for a whole slew of basic safety issues.

Apr 8, 2025

DOGE Report: How Much is a Week a Month Worth to You?

Last week DOGE uncovered that the Veterans Administration (VA) was paying $380,000 every month to an outside contractor to make minor changes to the VA website.

Apr 7, 2025

Hochul Aims to Make Canceling Subscriptions and Memberships Easier

How many subscriptions or memberships does your family have?

Apr 7, 2025

Hochul Strengthens Tracking of Legal Firearms and Ammunition Purchases

Hochul signs bill that tracks legal purchases of firearms and ammunition made on a credit card.

Apr 4, 2025

Suffolk County Police Department Gets Slapped Hard on Another Second Amendment Case

The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) received another blow against its pistol permit policies for violations of Suffolk County residents’ Second Amendment rights.

Apr 2, 2025

‘These Things Can Kill You” says New York Democrat

Bills have been introduced in the New York Assembly and Senate to label gas stoves as a dangerous health risk.

Apr 2, 2025

Your Volunteer Fire Company Needs You!

Volunteer fire companies across the state need you to serve. Hundreds of departments across the State will open their doors during RecruitNY weekend.

Apr 2, 2025

What is a Woman?

Women’s History Month just ended. Is the United States any closer to knowing what a woman is?

Apr 2, 2025

April Fool’s is No Joke This Year – the ‘Application of Ignorance’ is Real

April Fool’s is No Joke This Year – New York really is letting everyone out of prison – well, not everyone, but plenty of people.

Apr 1, 2025

Hochul Moves Forward on NY Green New Deal with EV Car Mandate

New York isn’t letting up on its New Green Deal initiatives. A plan to force all New Yorkers to drive electric cars is still in effect and moving forward sooner than many think is affordable, practical, or sustainable.

Apr 1, 2025

DOGE Report: Downsizing at USAID Can Keep Going Says Appeals Court

President Donald Trump and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team just won a third case at the US Court of Appeals.

Mar 31, 2025

Is Trump Trying to Kill Big Bird?

The heads of National Public Radio (NPR) Katherine Maher and the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Paula Kerger were summoned to Congress this week to make their case as to why the taxpayer should continue to give them money.

Mar 31, 2025

“A good soldier in Trump's Army” - Stefanik Steps Aside from UN Nomination

Congresswoman Elisa Stefanik (R-North Country) was due to have her day in Congress for her confirmation hearing to become the United Nations Ambassador for the United States. But, President Trump this week asked her to take one for the team and step aside.

Mar 28, 2025

New Grants Available to Veterans Organizations

Governor Hochul announced a new round of funding to for veterans’ organizations across the state.

Mar 28, 2025

Hochul Pushes for Discovery Rule Changes in Domestic Violence Cases

Governor Kathy Hochul is sounding the alarm and asking for changes in discovery rules for domestic violence cases in New York State.

Mar 27, 2025

Feds Move to End Exploitation of Taxpayer Funded Housing Programs

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem have partnered up to end what they call “exploitation of taxpayer funded housing programs by illegal aliens”.

Daily Feed

Local

Repavement Project Underway at Blydenburgh County Park 

“This project has really been 30 years overdue,” said Legislator Lesie Kennedy.


Opinion

Letters to the Editor: Library Trustees Thank Taxpayers for Victories

I’m deeply grateful to the residents of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library District for approving the library budget, as well as for re-electing me.


State

State Mandated Safe Boating Courses Coming Up

Long Islanders out on the water are looking to stay safe this summer.