News by Stefan Mychajliw

News by Stefan Mychajliw on South Shore Press


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.

May 3, 2025

Brookhaven Leaders Visit Maryhaven’s Yaphank Business Center

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Deputy Supervisor Neil Foley visited the Maryhaven Integrated Business Center (IBC) in Yaphank for a tour of its packaging and assembly operations and to meet with the individuals whose work powers the facility’s success.

May 3, 2025

Unholy Hand in the Till: Bookkeeper Busted For Stealing From Church

A former Centereach resident who bolted to Florida was busted for allegedly putting her hand in the church's till and keeping the cash for herself.

May 2, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: Colonial Youth & Family Services Summer Camp

If you're looking for a month-long summer camp for your kids, Colonial Youth and Family Services is hosting one

Apr 29, 2025

From the Newsroom: Perseverance and Passion Always Prevail

Hard work, a huge effort, keeping my mouth shut and eyes wide open for opportunities, has led to incredible professional blessings. All of which were borne from the seeds of deeply planted failures that knocked me on my rear end.

Apr 29, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: Santos Reacts to his Sentence and What He Wants From President Trump

BREAKING NEWS: George Santos breaks his silence to the South Shore Press.

Apr 24, 2025

Brookhaven Town Hosts Free Rabies Clinic, Providing Vital Vaccinations to Suffolk Pets

The event, held at Brookhaven’s Animal Shelter on Horseblock Road, provided free rabies vaccinations to 183 dogs, cats, and ferrets, ensuring the health and safety of pets throughout the community.

Apr 21, 2025

From the Newsroom: Remembering Saint Francis and Pope Francis

“Preach the Gospel at all times, when necessary, use words.” These powerful, faith-based words to live by are attributed to my favorite Saint, Saint Francis of Assisi.

Apr 21, 2025

Rockville Centre Diocese Bishop Releases Statement on Death of Pope Francis

The Most Reverend John O. Barres, fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, released the following statement after the death of Pope Francis on Easter Sunday.

Apr 20, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library Trustee Nancy Kimmerling

In this video, in our South Shore Press Video Vault, Trustee Kimmerling spoke about her passion to help others as a Special Education Teacher in the William Floyd School District and as a Library Trustee.

Apr 20, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library Board Member Joe Maiorana

The South Shore Press endorsed voting "Yes" on the proposed Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library budget vote on Tuesday, April 22nd.

Apr 16, 2025

Police Bust Village of Patchogue Worker for Impersonating a Cop

A Village of Patchogue Code Enforcement Officer was fired and arrested after police claimed he impersonated a cop, pulled over a woman, placed her in cuffs, and drove her home.

Apr 16, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: NYS Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar on NYS AG Tish James

At "best" it could lead to a resignation since James claims she is not a New York State resident. At "worst" the Justice Department could file criminal charges against James for fraud.

Apr 14, 2025

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk Wins Two Prestigious Awards

Here at the South Shore Press, we know Robert Chartuk is a seasoned professional with decades of journalistic experience in our neck of the woods. He’s earned the title of “Dean of South Shore Reporters.”

Apr 14, 2025

From the Newsroom: Random Thoughts During Easter Week

It is a beautiful time of year filled with hope and optimism as we enter Easter Week, the holiest season of the entire calendar.

Apr 8, 2025

Encourage Kids to Pursue Building Trades

I don’t know how parents push their kids with a clear conscience to attend an Ivy League School, receive a useless gender studies degree, or take their Sanskrit diploma and get a job pouring specialty drinks at your local coffee shop, all the while going into a massive debt that you can never, ever pay back.

Apr 2, 2025

South Shore Press Video Vault: Plumbing Contractors Association of Long Island

If you’re in high school and looking for a career that could snag you a $100,000-plus annual salary and not be saddled with astronomical debt, a Long Island based group promoting the building trades might be a strong option for you.

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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

Warrant Executed in Bay Shore – 25 Dogs Rescued

Suffolk County SPCA and police rescued 25 dogs from a Bay Shore home in “unsanitary and inhumane conditions."


Local

LI Legend Billy Joel’s Past Loves and Languish Tackled in Sprawling New Doc

Directors Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin cut together “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” in express collaboration with the titular man of the hour, nay, 5 hours’ worth of said enlightening BTS entertainment—and then some.