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LOCAL Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Hell on Earth
Marion Blumenthal Lazan knows the hell and horrors of the Holocaust firsthand. She was a nine-year-old girl when she and her family were prisoners at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, where Anne Frank and 50,000 other innocent souls lost their lives.
Plenty of People Packed Public Library for Panico Presentation
The Sachem Library and "Friends of the Library" program recently hosted Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico for a community forum on what's happening in the town. For more than 30 years the Friends of the Library group has played an instrumental role in supporting the library and strengthening community enrichment. The group, made up of volunteers, raises money through book sales and offers an annual $500 scholarship to graduating high school seniors who live in the Sachem School District. Their commitment to the community includes generous contributions that improved services inside and outside the library, including: Inside/Out Garden benches, construction of brick entrance walkway, an emergency defibrillator, the gallery display case on lower level, sound and projection system for Children's Services, and a Clear View on-screen magnifier for the visually impaired.
URGENT POLICE ALERT: Phone Scammers on the Prowl
The Suffolk County Police Department has an urgent warning for you: don't fall prey to scummy scammers who are pretending to be cops to get your cash.
Cold Blooded Killer Pleads Guilty to Grisly Killing
Police caught him in the act four years ago setting on fire the corpse of a man he just pumped five bullets into, mercilessly shooting his victim in the head and neck.
Graduation Ceremony Held for New Corrections Officers
The South Shore Press congratulates the 58 brave men and women who graduated from Suffolk County Community College to become Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officers. A graduation ceremony was recently held for the 58 new officers.
Police Seek to Hire Spanish Speaking Clerks
If you speak Spanish, are looking for work, and want to make a difference in your community, then the Suffolk County Police Department might have the perfect job for you.
Analysis: Trump and Biden Coast to Wins in Suffolk County
Despite the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) blasting Democratic voters across New York State with texts to not cast a ballot to protest Joe Biden's perceived support of Israel, both Biden and Republican Donald J. Trump cruised to victories in their respective primaries here in Suffolk County.
Rotary Club Kicks Off Mental Health Awareness Campaign
Passport Rotary Club member and Ronkonkoma resident Taylor Quaranta knows firsthand the importance of ending the hurtful stigma of not communicating about mental health issues, and how critical it is to simply talk to someone about it.
Memorable Night for Father and Son Firefighters
It was a family affair at the Bellport Fire Department annual installation dinner, as Chief David Didio was sworn into office by his son Scott. Martine Satterley received The Bellport Fire Department Achievement Award. John Stevens earned a Lifetime Achievement Award; Gary Pils was awarded The Chiefs Award. Tyler Furia was given the honor of Firefighter of the Year (2023) for his life saving act to help a man from choking. The South Shore Press congratulates these brave men and women and thanks them for selflessly serving our community.
ESM Students Solve Big Problems Facing Long Islanders
ESM students stepped up to the educational challenge of identifying a civics related issue facing our country and communities right now, and how the United States Constitution plays a role in their chosen topic.
A Final Goodbye to a Fallen Officer
A sea of law enforcement officers from here at home and across the country paid their last respects to fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller. His funeral Mass was celebrated at Saint Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Massapequa Park. Here, law enforcement from the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office stood shoulder to shoulder along the somber procession, to pay tribute to the memory of Officer Diller. His accused killer, who was charged with first degree murder, was arrested and released 21 times for numerous crimes, before being accused of shooting and killing Officer Diller.
One Car Crash Takes Down Utility Pole
Both the Mastic Beach Fire Department and the Suffolk County Police Department responded to a car crash that resulted in wires being down all over Mastic Road and Washington Avenue. One person was taken to the hospital. The Long Island Power Authority was also on scene to fix the heavily damaged light pole and to restore power.
Big Projects on the Agenda at Big Construction Breakfast
Some heavy hitters within the construction and building communities got together for an update on upcoming projects at the Long Island Contractors Association (LICA) breakfast. Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey was joined at the breakfast by acting Long Island Rail Road President Robert Free, Nassau County Department of Public Works Commissioner Kenneth Arnold, returning Suffolk County Department of Public Works Commissioner Charlie Bartha, New York State Department of Transportation Region 10 Director Richard Causin, and New York State Parks Regional Director George (Chip) Gorman
Cops Shot at and Hit By Car, Suspect Under Arrest
A suspect who tried to take off on cops is under arrest, accused of hitting one Suffolk County Police Department officer with a car when trying to flee, only to open fire at them during a 25-minute chase.
Migrant Madness Marks a Woke Box
Violent gangs, drugs, cartels, terrorists, illegal immigrants, and fentanyl flow freely across a wide open Southern Border on President Joe Biden's watch. This is directly responsible for killing Americans in every corner of the country.
Police Make Public Plea to Collar Accused Criminals
The Suffolk County Police Department needs your help to catch these accused crooks who they said committed illegal misdeeds around the region.
One Year Later, Police Arrest Second Driver in Fatal Hit and Run
One year after a fatal hit and run crash in Patchogue, Suffolk County Police made an arrest of the person who they believe was behind the wheel of a vehicle that fled the scene.
Police Asking for Eyewitnesses to Fatal Crash
The Suffolk County Police Department is putting out a plea to the public for anyone who witnessed a fatal crash in East Moriches or if they have information about those involved in the accident.
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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.
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.
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.