News by Stefan Mychajliw
News by Stefan Mychajliw on South Shore Press
From the Newsroom: no right way to do the wrong thing
When I served as Erie County Comptroller, the “Taxpayers’ Watchdog,” I kept a dry-erase board in my office in a spot where I would be forced to see it and read it every day.
SCPD officer busted on DWI charge
A Suffolk County police officer has been indicted on charges of vehicular assault and driving while intoxicated after allegedly striking a pedestrian in Huntington Village while off duty.
From the Newsroom: And then there were three
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was in a terrible, unenviable political position that forced his hand to drop out of the race for Big Apple Mayor this week.
John Hill Named Interim Director of Brookhaven Lab
The change comes as Laboratory Director JoAnne Hewett announced she is stepping down to join Stony Brook University as a tenured faculty member in the C.N. Yang Institute of Theoretical Physics.
Brookhaven Restores Public Access TV to Channel 18
Brookhaven residents flipping through their televisions this weekend may notice a familiar channel number back in place.
Center Moriches Schools Launch Two New Curricula in 2025
The Center Moriches Union Free School District is rolling out two new curriculum programs for the 2025-2026 school year: i-Ready Diagnostic and Magnetic Literacy.
Lennon Completes 66-Mile Walk for Veteran Suicide Awareness
In a solemn Sunday morning ceremony, Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon (LD-6) presented the special flag he carried during his 66-mile walk from the Orient Fire Department to Armed Forces Plaza in Hauppauge.
ESM students lead presidential election simulation
In recognition of Constitution Day on Sept. 17th, Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School students engaged in an interactive learning experience designed to bring the U.S. electoral process to life.
Smithtown West Bulls shine in homecoming win and celebration
Smithtown High School West celebrated a spirited homecoming weekend that brought the entire community together and capped off with a victory on the football field.
William Floyd alumni authors return for library event
Some of William Floyd High School’s most accomplished alumni will return to their roots later this month to share their journeys as published authors in an event designed to inspire the next generation of storytellers.
Veterans Resource Fair at Brookhaven Town Hall
The annual Veterans Resource Fair will be held on Monday, October 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
From the Newsroom: ABC cans heartless hack Kimmel
Free speech doesn’t mean freedom from consequences. Kimmel spewed vile lies. ABC had every right to can him. They were right to do it.
Romaine Unveils $4.3 Billion Budget to Boost Safety
“This budget is about responsible government that delivers results,” Romaine said.
William Floyd Excels at 24th Smith Point Bridge 5K
The event showcased William Floyd’s dedication to education, community involvement, and athletic excellence, celebrating both student and teacher achievements in support of literacy programs.
Brookhaven passes fiscal stress test with flying colors
The Town of Brookhaven has, for the third year in a row, received a perfect Fiscal Stress Score of 0.0 from the New York State Comptroller’s Office
From the Newsroom: Dancing on Charlie Kirk's Grave
Go ahead — keep cheering a man’s assassination, you vile and callous ghouls. That’s your right. But it’s also your employer’s right to send you packing.
South Shore Press Video Vault: Former Prosecutor John Deaton on the Charlie Kirk Assassination
A former United States Senate candidate in Massachusetts and former prosecutor breaks down what happens next in the Kirk assassination investigation
From the Newsroom: Never Forget
Twenty-four years later, the horror of America’s darkest day still reverberates. The memories of the brave souls we lost must live on—not just for those who were there, but for generations who were not yet born.
From the Newsroom: Communists Hijacked the Democrats
The South Shore Press took a deep dive into the issue of bail reform in New York State with team coverage over the arrest and quick release of Castillo Garcia. He’s the Guatemalan national accused of selling gummies laced with deadly drugs to kids within the William Floyd School District.
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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.
Are The Mets Going with a Youth Movement?
It’s hard to believe that the New York Mets, with a billionaire owner, might opt for a youth movement after spending so much on a star player like Juan Soto just last season, but that nightmare might become a reality for Amazin’ fans.
Bowl Season Brings Value
The new landscape of college football has brought many changes, and the transfer portal has significantly affected bowl games. More and more players are opting out of bowl games if their teams aren’t in the College Football Playoff, and while that is disappointing for fans, it gives sports bettors an edge.