News by Michael J. Reistetter

News by Michael J. Reistetter on South Shore Press


Oct 10, 2024

For the Lost: Locally-Shot 'Christmas Eve in Miller's Point' Captures the Free Spirit of Priceless LI Lore-Keepers

The first trailer for “Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point," Courtesy of IFC Films, was released on Wednesday, Oct. 9, with a seemingly intentional, era-appropriate voice-over to set the tone.

Oct 7, 2024

William Floyd HS Robotics' T-Shirt Cannon Was Just the Beginning

Advisors Joe Carpinone, Fred Luhrs and Joseph Brand, and key members Max Heitman and Alice Chen, spoke with The South Shore Press this week to discuss the program and their plans for the upcoming school year.

Oct 5, 2024

In Conversation with Bob Policastro of Angela's House

honored. To help create this volleyball tournament for Mackenzie, knowing how admired Tracy is… it'sjust a gift beyond gifts."Visit angelashouse.org for more information on how to get involved.

Oct 5, 2024

Previewing The Hamptons International Film Festival — Oct. 4-14

“While volunteering for the festival the past two years, I had the privilege to see many films before their wide release. Some would go on to win Academy Awards, others had three people in the crew with a budget of $20,000."

Oct 1, 2024

Party On: Live Nation Purchases 'The Paramount' of Huntington

Same building, same vibe—with a longtime partnership made even more official.

Oct 1, 2024

Happy Hour in the 631: Patchogue Theatre, LI Brewers Guild To Tie One On in Refreshing Team-Up

Together, the new partners vow to encourage others to broaden their taste buds and horizons in the same breath. Craft beer aficionados and residents in the market for a shared experience with new faces will be able to enjoy the heap of opportunities soon to be in store.

Sep 29, 2024

Movin' Out? Piano Man Places $50 Million Centre Island Estate Back on Market

Though he "retired" in 2008, as was the framing of his iconic Shea Stadium-closing concert performances that summer, over the past decade-and-a-half Joel has ceased to fade from the spotlight for too long, if at all—and especially so on the local front. He wrapped his longtime Madison Square Garden residency this summer, six months after releasing his first new song in years, aptly entitled "Turn the Lights Back On."

Sep 29, 2024

OH BABY! 9-1-1 Dispatcher Helps Emergency Delivery in Suffolk

A Suffolk Emergency Services Dispatcher stepped up in a big way on Sunday, September 22—helping a Bay Shore woman deliver her baby over the phone one minute, then rushing to her and her husband’s aid the next.

Sep 27, 2024

Aragona's Comedy Presents: A Fundraiser for Leukemia Lymphoma Society

Stereo Gardens – located at 9 Railroad Avenue in Patchogue — will open its doors to a stacked five-pack of Aragona’s Comedians on Friday—all set to deliver some good laughs for a greater cause.

Sep 23, 2024

President Trump: A Mission to Turn NYS Red

Barring a last-minute, massive meltdown of the Kamala Harris campaign, the current Vice President is expected to win the Empire State over President Trump in the 2024 election.

Sep 23, 2024

Why Women Stay When They Want to Go: Your Next Read Ahead of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Jeannie Middleton, of Lindenhurst, published her fifty-page self-help book on July 19, 2022. She spoke with The South Shore Press this week about her greatest intentions.

Sep 23, 2024

Gerard Kassar Unanimously Re-Elected NYS Conservative Party Chairman

The New York Conservative Party was first formed in 1962 "to restore a meaningful choice to the voters of New York State."

Sep 23, 2024

Head of the Table: "Pass the SALT"

After teasing in a Truth Social post on Tuesday, “I will turn it around, get SALT back, lower your taxes” and “make sure the funding is there to bring the Empire State “back to levels it hasn’t seen for 50 years,” Trump elaborated upon his plans surrounding all things SALT when he took the Nassau Coliseum rally stage.

Sep 16, 2024

Fire Chiefs Encourage Homeowners to Clean Chimneys

Before folks across Suffolk County do that, local firefighters want to alert them to the importance of keeping chimneys clear from debris and soot that built up from the winter before.

Sep 16, 2024

Senator Mattera, Other Leaders Thank Team Rubicon for Taking on Superstorm Aftermath

“I was extremely happy to join my fellow elected officials to show our appreciation to Team Rubicon for helping families in our region who were impacted by the devastating floods that hit our region in August,” Senator Mario R. Mattera (St. James) told The South Shore Press.

Sep 16, 2024

New York Special Olympics, Gold's Gym of Smithtown Lift Up a Quartet of Weightlifters

A ceremony was held at Gold’s Gym in Smithtown on Sept. 8th, where awards were given out for the following categories: squat, bench press and deadlift. Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy and Suffolk County Legislator Leslie Kennedy were in attendance.

Sep 10, 2024

UPCOMING: ALS Awareness Golf Outing in Honor of Late Lake Ronkonkoma Native

Proceeds for the Fourth Annual Danielle Kirrane Memorial Golf Outing - to be held on Wednesday, September 18 at Dyker Golf Course in Brooklyn—will go to ALS United of Greater NY, first responders in need through esteemed charities like the Gary Sinise Foundation, and additional terminal illness-based causes.

Aug 17, 2024

Hollywood Comes to the South Shore

Per the turnout and overall success of August 4th's screening, Sayville Theater invited the film back for an additional 3 p.m. screening on Sunday, August 25

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.