News by Stefan Mychajliw

News by Stefan Mychajliw on South Shore Press


Mar 6, 2024

New Playground Is Open!

Back in 2022 voters approved a Capital Project to build a new playground at Eastport Elementary School. Two years later it is now open for students to play on.

Mar 6, 2024

Students Gear Up for Stem Competition

Legislator Kennedy also joined Smithtown Central School District Superintendent Dr. Mark and Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy Jr. to visit the Smithtown Robotic Bulls Team 810. Students are gearing up for an upcoming competition, and also competes in FIRST® Long Island, formerly School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI), a robotics competition that encourages schools to embrace a STEM curriculum and to foster interest in STEM.

Mar 6, 2024

Honoring Those Who Honored Veterans

A dedicated group of volunteers who proudly placed patriotic military tribute banners in and around Lake Ronkonkoma were honored for their work that honored veterans.

Mar 6, 2024

Food Drive for Four Legged Friends is Underway

It is most definitely a challenging time for some Suffolk County families to put gas in the car, pay utilities, and put food on the table.

Mar 6, 2024

Grisly Discovery as Student Finds Body Parts in Babylon

A student walking to school in Babylon found a body part and promptly called his father and police, triggering law enforcement to send cadaver dogs to help investigate what is now a full blown homicide investigation.

Mar 6, 2024

Lacing Up The Skates In Canada

It's a significant accomplishment to play in one of the biggest and most prestigious youth hockey tournaments in the world. It's icing on the cake to have that feat announced at Madison Square Garden.

Mar 6, 2024

Future Financial Titans

Four Eastport-South Manor Central School District students advanced to and competed in the New York State DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) competition in the western side of the state in Rochester. The students: Elaina Keller, Keely Lala, Alex Silbert and Logan Silbert, competed in the finance and marketing-based competition. The program gives students real life experience and skills in a number of different categories of professions, including accounting, marketing, finance, hospitality and management. During the statewide competition, Elaina Keller qualified to compete in the Principles of Hospitality and Tourism event, while Keely Lala qualified to compete in the Retail Merchandising Series event. Alex Silbert and Logan Silbert will both compete in the Personal Financial Literacy event.

Mar 6, 2024

Big Bowling Wins

Eastport-South Manor Junior/Senior High School's varsity boys bowling team is celebrating a successful year that saw the team rack up a 13-1 record and multiple championships this season.

Mar 6, 2024

Serious Car Crash

A Ronkonkoma man is fighting for his life after a serious car crash in Smithtown.

Mar 6, 2024

Seniors Beware of Contractor Scams With Warmer Weather Here

Now that warmer weather is right around the corner, senior citizens and the most vulnerable of Suffolk County must be on high alert for contractor and construction scams.

Feb 28, 2024

Hochul Poll Numbers Sink Across NYS

New York State Assemblyman Doug Smith is the ranking Republican on the Education Committee in Albany.  He's heard from plenty of angry parents, PTA members, teachers, administrators, and stakeholders on Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed cuts to education funding.

Feb 28, 2024

Two Positive Points to Share Pertaining to Mather Hospital

There's big news to share concerning Mather Hospital. The Port Jefferson based hospital was just named one of the top 250 health care facilities in the country, according to an independent analysis by "Healthgrades."

Feb 28, 2024

Consensus Reigns at GOP Conclave

No drama. Unanimous support for candidates. Run like a well-oiled machine. A strong, unified front.

Feb 28, 2024

Cops Need Your Help Catching Suspected Crooks

 The Suffolk County Police Department needs your help collaring crooks accused of a number of crimes across our community. While the South Shore Press stresses that those accused of and eventually arrested for crimes are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, police are asking you to help them nab these individuals for their suspected crimes:

Feb 28, 2024

DA Shares Personal Story of Family Being Conned Out of Cash

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney knows firsthand how conniving and convincing con artists can be when it comes to preying on seniors to scam them of cash.

Feb 28, 2024

Nurse Hopes to Heal NYS as 4th District State Senator

Small business owner and registered nurse Dr. Teresa Bryant sees families in Suffolk County and across New York State suffering due to high crime, record high inflation, and a migrant crisis that bleeds budgets out of billions of dollars.

Feb 21, 2024

Sizable Suozzi Win in Devastating Blow for GOP

Congressman Elect Tom Suozzi is expected to be sworn into the House of Representatives on Thursday, February 28th, after defeating Republican challenger Mazi Pilip in a special election for the 3rd Congressional District, on Tuesday, February 13th.

Feb 21, 2024

Battle Begins Over Proposed Congressional Districts

Long Island Congressional districts pretty much stay "as is."

Feb 21, 2024

GOP: End Sanctuary State Status With the Stroke of a Pen

The date was September 15th, 2017.

Feb 21, 2024

Critics Call Flip Flopper Hochul a "Chameleon" on Progressive Issues

Governor Kathy Hochul proudly proclaimed in press releases her support for strict gun control laws that cracked down on where people can carry firearms across New York State.

Daily Feed

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.