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News by Stefan Mychajliw on South Shore Press
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Serious Car Crash
A Ronkonkoma man is fighting for his life after a serious car crash in Smithtown.
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.
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.
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."
Consensus Reigns at GOP Conclave
No drama. Unanimous support for candidates. Run like a well-oiled machine. A strong, unified front.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Battle Begins Over Proposed Congressional Districts
Long Island Congressional districts pretty much stay "as is."
GOP: End Sanctuary State Status With the Stroke of a Pen
The date was September 15th, 2017.
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.
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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.