News by Stefan Mychajliw

News by Stefan Mychajliw on South Shore Press


Jun 23, 2025

From the Newsroom: Suffolk County a Lyme Disease Hotbed

Kudos to Suffolk County and health officials for providing an array of information about ticks, Lyme Disease, and what you can do to protect yourself and your kids as best as possible.

Jun 16, 2025

From the Newsroom: The Arc of the American Dream

If we teach our kids through our faith based actions to work hard, play hard, and be joyous, prayerful, and thankful in all circumstances, then at least we’ve created the environment where they can survive and thrive in this crazy world of ours.

Jun 9, 2025

From the Newsroom: How Hard Have We Fallen?

Kyle Vazquez’s claim to fame is having people record him dumping buckets of raw eggs and beans on his head at various businesses, then posting his hijinks to social media. I’ll remind you that he’s a 21-year-old “adult” who most definitely is old enough to purchase beer and cigarettes and vote.

Jun 2, 2025

From the Newsroom: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

I know firsthand that Trump Derangement Syndrome is a true mental illness. I’m sure you do as well.

May 29, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: VFW Post 6249 Rich Acritelli Promotes a 5K and D-Day Ceremony

Rich Acritelli from Post 6249 Rocky Point Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the World War II and Military History Museum, joined the South Shore Press to talk about both big events.

May 28, 2025

Prestigious STEAM Win for William Floyd High School Students

Local leaders joined students, teachers, and staff at William Floyd High School to recognize a team of eleven students for their winning project in the Long Island Water Quality STEAM Challenge.

May 27, 2025

Four Men Arrested for Blowing Off Fireworks Near Homes in the Middle of the Night

Words of advice to young men who are going to engage in hijinks like blowing off fireworks, which are illegal in New York State: do not record yourselves on video committing the crime.

May 27, 2025

Public Relations Professionals of Long Island Celebrates 2025 Award Winners

Longtime South Shore Press News Reporter Robert Chartuk is among the many professionals honored

May 26, 2025

Diocese Of Rockville Centre Announces Eucharistic Congress And Diocesan Pilgrimages As Part Of National Eucharistic Revival

The Diocese of Rockville Centre is excited to announce a major event in its ongoing participation in the National Eucharistic Revival: a Diocesan Eucharistic Congress, to be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at St. Anthony’s High School in Huntington, NY.

May 26, 2025

VFW Post 6249 Hosting Two Big Events

The 4TH Annual PFC Joseph P Dwyer Ptsd Memorial 5K Run will take place on Saturday, May 31st, 2025.

May 23, 2025

From the Newsroom: Remember the Fallen Every Day of the Year

Not just on Memorial Day, but every single day of the year, we should give thanks to those souls who never made it home, so that we can reap the beautiful blessings and benefits of living and raising our respective families in the greatest nation on earth: the United States of America.

May 23, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: Diamond Jubilee Anniversary for the Mastic Beach Memorial Day Parade

Arthur H. Clune American Legion Post 1533 will host its 75th Annual Memorial Day Parade in Mastic Beach on Sunday, May 26—a milestone moment in the community’s long-standing tradition of honoring American service members.

May 20, 2025

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk Earns Prestigious Award for Reporting Excellence

The Public Relations Professionals of Long Island honored Mr. Chartuk with their “Outstanding Media Professional Award” at a ceremony at the Westbury Manor.

May 20, 2025

You Can Pray for President Biden and Demand an Investigation

Yes, you can feverishly pray for President Biden to be in as little pain as possible now that cancer has spread to his frail bones, while at the same time demanding accountability for the seriousness of the disease being hidden from the American people for many years.

May 19, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: SBM Medical Director of the Prostate Care Program, Dr. Howard Adler

The South Shore Press spoke to a leading prostate cancer medical professional on this type of cancer, what possible treatments are available for President Biden, and the importance of men getting regular screenings and colonoscopies.

May 15, 2025

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk Acceptance Speech: Outstanding Media Professional Award

The "Dean of Reporters" in the South Shore, Robert Chartuk of the South Shore Press, received this prestigious honor from the Public Relations Professionals of Long Island.

May 8, 2025

Diocese of Rockville Centre Bishop Releases Statement on Pope Leo XIV

The Most Reverend John O. Barres, fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, released the following statement after the selection of Chicago, Illinois-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new Pope. The first ever American-born Pontiff took the name Leo XIV.

May 8, 2025

From the Newsroom: The Death of the GOP in Local Elections

Democrats just threw a massive monkey wrench into the engine called local elections, and will not stop to permanently eliminate Republican office holders in every local and county office in the Empire State.

May 5, 2025

Hundreds Turn Out for MastiCon V at Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library

The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library welcomed a crowd of more than 350 pop culture fans, families, and costume enthusiasts this past Saturday for the fifth annual MastiCon, the library’s signature celebration of comics, anime, cosplay, retro gaming, and community creativity.

May 5, 2025

From the Newsroom: Two Great Moms Get Grade “A’s”

Two incredible moms in my life are the glue that holds two families together: my amazing wife, Ashley, and my own mother, Arlene June Mychajliw.

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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.