News by Stefan Mychajliw

News by Stefan Mychajliw on South Shore Press


Aug 14, 2024

Yaphank Historical Society Celebrates 50 Years

State and local leaders recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Yaphank Historical Society.

Aug 14, 2024

New Board Takes the Helm

A new board has been sworn in for the Sound Beach Civic Association: Patty Blasberg, Joan Russo, Charlotte Karpf-Fritts, Bea Ruberto, and Vera Ronning.

Aug 14, 2024

Supporting the First Amendment

At the time I served as the Erie County Comptroller, the independently elected financial watchdog who fiercely fought corrupt politicians to protect taxpayers. In Suffolk County it's the same seat held by the Hon. John Kennedy.

Aug 13, 2024

Upcoming Events at Westhampton Free Library

Decorate back-to-school supplies

Aug 12, 2024

108 Years Young

A steady stream of friends, family, and local dignitaries led by New York State Senator Dean Murray gathered to celebrate Mary's 108th birthday.

Aug 12, 2024

Ronkonkoma Man Dies in Apparent Drowning

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a man who was pulled unresponsive from the water in Shirley.

Aug 12, 2024

William Floyd Students Raise Resources for an Important Cause

Near the end of the 2023-24 school year, the William Floyd High School National Honor Society under the direction of advisors Salvatore Alfredson and Rebecca Penney, hosted "Sets for Tourette's," a volleyball tournament to benefit the Tourette Association of America.

Aug 12, 2024

Future Law Enforcers Celebrate Completion of Police Training

The South Shore Press congratulates the 17 teens who recently participated in the Suffolk County Police Department Explorer graduation.

Aug 12, 2024

Assemblyman DeStefano Honors Fallen Firefighers

Local and state leaders also gathered in a solemn ceremony to honor and remember the brave firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty over the past year.

Aug 12, 2024

State Lawmaker Calls for Stronger Security Surrounding EBT Cards

It's high time for New York State to upgrade the antiquated technology used in Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards.

Aug 12, 2024

Brooklyn Man Busted For Bolting After Boces Hit And Run

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that 22-year-old Josef McLorrain of Brooklyn, was indicted for two counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, and other related charges, for allegedly striking two BOCES employees with his vehicle in an Eastern Suffolk BOCES parking lot."The indictment alleges that the defendant drove towards a group of BOCES employees in a

Aug 6, 2024

From the News Director: Two Left Wing Peas in a Radical Progressive Pod

Tim Walz makes AOC look conservative.

Aug 5, 2024

William Floyd Students Shine at National Competition

two WFHS students presenting their project at the YMCA Changemakers conferenceWilliam Floyd High School rising seniors Alice Chen and Mathew Reis presenting their project proposal at the YMCA Changemakers Summit.

Aug 5, 2024

Waging War on Ticks in Brookhaven

Ticks in and around Brookhaven, beware.

Aug 5, 2024

Surveillance Video Key to Convicting Killer of Young Mother

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that 32-year-old Anthony Santiesteban was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison, after a jury found him guilty in June of Murder in the Second Degree and other related charges.

Aug 5, 2024

Fun and Fitness Bring Students Together at the Bayport-Blue Point School District

Fun and Fitness Bring Students Together at the Bayport-Blue Point School District

Aug 4, 2024

Students Sharpen STEM Skills in Robot Battle

Smithtown Central School District students attending Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education (SCOPE) summer camp recently took part in a VEX and Lego Robotics competition at Accompsett Middle School.

Jul 29, 2024

Gold Star Family Fights for Specialized License Plate in NYS

The bill to make this happen has been tied up in "legislative limbo" since 2009. Albany lawmakers refuse to pass a resolution creating a Gold Star Family license plate here in New York.

Jul 28, 2024

Don't Underestimate Cackling Kamala

This is a dangerous train of thought for the Grand Old Party if they are to send President Trump back to the Oval Office for a second term.

Jul 22, 2024

Retired Secret Service Agent Breaks Down Assassination Security Lapses

He spent 22 years in the Secret Service. Now retired agent Jeff James speaks to the South Shore Press about the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump.

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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.