News by Michael J. Reistetter

News by Michael J. Reistetter on South Shore Press


May 1, 2025

Punch-Drunk Huntington! Adam Sandler's First Drama Coming to Cinema Arts Centre

"Punch-Drunk Love" will screen at Long Island's go-to arthouse cinema on Friday, May 23rd at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16 for the public and $10 for CAC members.

May 1, 2025

McMemory Lane Time: The Snack Wrap is So Back

Discontinued in 2016, McDonald’s teased the Snack Wrap’s official return over X this week: “0x.14.2015.”

Apr 30, 2025

Red-Handed and Reprimanded: Pine Barrens Dumpers Convicted of Evergreen Law Violation

Marvin Sandoval, 29, of Ronkonkoma, and Charles Weiss, 33, of Coram, are expected to pay $15,000 in combined fines.

Apr 29, 2025

2013 Chaminade Grad Running for Nassau Legislature Declared Missing

Krommidas was last seen in Baldwin and disappeared approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23rd, according to Nassau County Police.

Apr 29, 2025

MastiCon You Dig It? Cosplay, Comics and Community Returning to Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library

The library’s Fifth Annual “MastiCon” will take place on Saturday, May 3rd from 12 to 4 p.m.

Apr 28, 2025

Repavement Project Underway at Blydenburgh County Park 

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

Apr 25, 2025

Stump Pond Update: Romaine, Leg. Kennedy Keen on Blydenburgh Dam Revival

"I am sure that we will one day welcome Stump Pond back to our community," said Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine.

Apr 25, 2025

Bubbakoo's Brings the BOOM BOOM! New Burrito Joint Opens in Huntington

The Jersey Shore-founded, laid-back and surf-positive new restaurant is located at 7 E Jericho Turnpike in Huntington.

Apr 25, 2025

Was The Rock Watching 'The Last of Us' During WrestleMania 41?

Primed for Easter night primetime on Peacock, April 20th's main event went off as the latest episode of HBO's foremost flagship program these days came to a gutpunching end.

Apr 24, 2025

Mother-Infant Daughter Pair Found at Gilgo Identified; No Evidence Linking Rex Heurermann

"Although Tanya and Tatiana have commonly been linked to the Gilgo Beach serial killings because the timing and locations of their recovered remains, we are not discounting the possibility that their cases are unrelated from that investigation," said Homicide Det. Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick.

Apr 24, 2025

Time Warp Takes on South Shore Once More: Patchogue Theatre, Meet 'Rocky Horror' Tour

Original "Columbia" actress Nell Campbell will host. Tickets are $43-$83, and go on sale on Friday, April 25th at 10 a.m.

Apr 23, 2025

Earth Day Exhale: Arrests Made in Illegal Pine Barrens Dumping

Joao Abreu and Jeanne Rodriguez were arrested and charged with Felonious Criminal Mischief.

Apr 21, 2025

"Silly Season" in Albany: Suffolk DA and Co. Demand “Drugged While Driving” Law Rewrites

State lawmakers and countwide officials flocked to the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on Friday to once again appeal to New York State with “enough is enough” urgency.

Apr 21, 2025

Calming Voices Commemorated: Suffolk 911 Dispatchers Recognized for their Heroism

Amidst National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, local leaders honored Suffolk dispatchers for their efforts through perilous times and in tragedy prevention.

Apr 18, 2025

Stay Melo: HOF Knicks Star Plugs Cannabis Brand in Farmingdale

Strain Stars will welcome the perennial All-Star on Saturday, April 19th for 1-3 p.m. meet and greets.

Apr 17, 2025

25 Years: Hempstead Man Sentenced for Robbing, Stabbing Amityville Funeral Home Owner

DA Tierney announced Jason Funderburke—convicted last month—was officially sentenced for crimes committed on the morning of Aug. 29th, 2023.

Apr 16, 2025

Suffolk County Extends Street Takeover Task Force, Add 9 Highway Patrol Officers

The Fall 2024-implemented task force designed to combat drag racing and vehicular recklessness issued more than 3,300 summons and made 21 arrests.

Apr 16, 2025

Getting Fired: An East Coaster’s Reaction to Mulaney’s Best West Coast Talk Show Ep Yet

The comedian's off-the-wall anecdote about NFL linebacker Ray Lewis giving him wild life advice back in 2012 perfectly encapsulates how a job search can transform into mad libs real quick.

Apr 16, 2025

Sheriff Toulon, Fellow Elected Reps Break Bread with 'Fox & Friends' at Bethpage Diner

Lawrence Jones reported live on the scene from the beloved Embassy Diner as part of a regular remote series on the national morning program.

Apr 13, 2025

BUSTED! A Nationwide Narcotics Ring Centered Around a Centereach-Set Dark Web Den

DA Tierney announced a big-time drug trafficking bust - a 109-count indictment that spawned 21 arrests - on Friday, April 11th.

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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

Call it a Comeback! You Can’t Kill Kilwin’s in Patchogue

Christine and Brian Viscount, owners of Port Jefferson Kilwins since 2017, stepped in to re-open the briefly out of commission Patchogue Main Street location this summer.


Sports

The Ducks Celebrate L.I. Jewish Heritage

The game brought thousands of fans out to celebrate Jewish pride, community, and solidarity with Israel, as well as their hometown Ducks.