News by Deborah Williams

News by Deborah Williams on South Shore Press


May 23, 2025

Brentwood Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Rape

A 23-year-old Brentwood man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for forcibly raping and sexually abusing his girlfriend and then stealing her electronic devices to prevent her from calling for help.

May 23, 2025

Suffolk County Police Respond to Foul Odor, Find Concealed Corpse in a Suitcase

Huntington man sexually assaults woman then falls asleep on top her causing asphyxia due to torso compression and smothering.

May 22, 2025

South Shore Servers Celebrate US Senate Passing No Tax On Tips

This week the legislation passed 100-0 on the floor of the US Senate by unanimous consent. The House is likely to pass the bill and President Trump will sign it.

May 22, 2025

Cuomo Under Investigation for Lies to Congress Over COVID Nursing Home Deaths

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is under criminal investigation by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly lying during his testimony to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about decisions during the COIVD-19 pandemic.

May 21, 2025

Center Moriches Eighth Graders Present Community Projects

Center Moriches eighth grade students put their work from the International Baccalaureate (IB) research in a Gallery Walk and Showcase for all to see.

May 21, 2025

DOGE Report: Musk to Hit 130-Day Window, Trump Not “Tired of Winning”

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has a tremendous team. That can’t be argued. They are smart, focused, and work tirelessly. Most of all, they are patriots.

May 20, 2025

Timing of Biden’s Cancer Announcement Raises Questions

Over the weekend, the office of former President Joe Biden announced that Biden had been diagnosed with advanced, aggressive prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones.

May 19, 2025

Center Moriches Student Named State Champion in Marine Service Technology

Center Moriches High School student Gavin Bailey recently took top prize in the SkillsUSA competition.

May 16, 2025

Suffolk County DA Tierney: Fix To Close Drugged Driving Loophole Was Removed From The Budget

Suffolk County DA Tierney: Fix To Close Drugged Driving Loophole Was Removed From The Budget

May 15, 2025

Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Holds G.R.E.A.T. Program to Strengthen Families

The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office just completed a six-week G.R.E.A.T. Families program with the William Floyd School District designed to strengthen families and build safer communities.

May 15, 2025

State May Give Some Districts Extension on Electric School Bus Mandate

The new state budget gives authority to the State Education Department Commissioner to give a 4-year delay of the mandated electrification of all school buses to some school districts.

May 14, 2025

Public Invited to See Reconstruction of Rare 18th Century Gunboat Discovered Beneath the World Trade Center

Beginning May 14th you are invited to witness the one-of-a-kind reconstruction of the rare ship will serve as the centerpiece of the museum’s America 250 anniversary exhibition.

May 14, 2025

Zeldin’s EPA Powering the Great American Comeback

Zeldin announced what he calls “31 Historic Actions to Power the Great American Comeback”.

May 14, 2025

Hochul Comes to Long Island Touting Budget Benefits for Nassau/Suffolk

Hochul said that the budget puts thousands of dollars back in the pockets of millions of families on Long Island over the coming year and beyond.

May 14, 2025

Long Island Pension Fraudster Caught by State Comptroller

The son of a Long Island state pensioner plead guilty this week to identity theft in connection with his theft of nearly $80,000 in pension payments.

May 13, 2025

Temperatures Are Rising, but Gas Prices Have Not

Temperatures Are Rising, but Gas Prices Have Not

May 13, 2025

DOGE Report: 500,000 Government Credit Cards Deactivated

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) deactivated 500,000 government credit cards.

May 12, 2025

Suffolk DA Blasts Governor Hochul and Albany Politicians for "Watering Down" Crime Reform Laws

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney says Governor Kathy Hochul’s “watered-down” discovery law changes fall short of meaningful reform.

May 8, 2025

Suffolk County Police Department Came to the Rescue of Ducklings in Distress

Suffolk County Police Department Came to the Rescue of Duckings in Distress

May 8, 2025

Appellate Court Hands Democrats Big Win to Change Local Election Timing

New York's Even Year Election Law will go into effect.

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Education

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.


Local

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.


Local

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.