News by Vincent Pica, Commodore

News by Vincent Pica, Commodore on South Shore Press


Dec 6, 2023

We All Get Heavier As We Age – Even Our Boats! Or "Physician, Heal Thyself"; Luke 4:23 *

As we (probably) all make New Year's resolutions to go on a diet, we keep getting reminded that we are getting heavier as we get older. No matter where we turn, someone is telling us that we are getting fat and need to be thinner!

Nov 22, 2023

Rescue, Recovery and Re warm – The Maritime 3 R's

Rescue, Recovery and Re warm – The Maritime 3 R's

Nov 15, 2023

Whither The Weather, Heather?

Whither The Weather, Heather?

Nov 8, 2023

An Act of God – Just What Is That?

An Act of God – Just What Is That?

Nov 1, 2023

Calling for Help – Does the USCG Hear You**?

Calling for Help – Does the USCG Hear You**?

Oct 4, 2023

Winterizing – Now or Later, It Has To Be Done

Winterizing – Now or Later, It Has To Be Done

Sep 27, 2023

Honey, What's Wrong!? OMG! What Do I Do Now!?

Honey, What's Wrong!? OMG! What Do I Do Now!?

Aug 23, 2023

Boat Insurance – Friend or Foe? An Update

Boat Insurance – Friend or Foe? An Update

Aug 16, 2023

If You See Something, Say Something…

If You See Something, Say Something…

Aug 9, 2023

Better Than Uncle Weatherby? Just Look Up!

Better Than Uncle Weatherby? Just Look Up!

Aug 2, 2023

Lightning

Lightning

Jul 26, 2023

Weighing the Anchor – Or is it Waying?

Weighing the Anchor – Or is it Waying?

Jul 19, 2023

Hard Aground! Now What!?

Hard Aground! Now What!?

Jul 12, 2023

Hurricanes May (or May Not) Miss Us – and They Leave Deadly Rip Tides

Hurricanes May (or May Not) Miss Us – and They Leave Deadly Rip Tides

Jul 5, 2023

Hurricane Prep, Part II – The Boat

Hurricane Prep, Part II – The Boat

Jun 21, 2023

Hunkering Down – Hurricanes – First District, Southern Region (D1SR) NOAA Calls for "Near Normal" Season

Hunkering Down – Hurricanes – First District, Southern Region (D1SR) NOAA Calls for "Near Normal" Season

Jun 14, 2023

Ahoy, Skipper, Prepare to be Boarded

Ahoy, Skipper, Prepare to be Boarded

Jun 7, 2023

Bringing it Home Safely – National Safe Boating Week 2023

Bringing it Home Safely – National Safe Boating Week 2023

May 31, 2023

Before Throwing in the (Electrical) Towels, Give it a Go Part II

Before Throwing in the (Electrical) Towels, Give it a Go Part II

May 24, 2023

Before You Throw in the Towel, Give it a Go!

Before You Throw in the Towel, Give it a Go!

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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.


GEICO sues New York pharmacies and individuals over alleged $2.5 million insurance fraud

Major insurance company GEICO has filed a lawsuit against several entities and individuals for allegedly orchestrating a large-scale insurance fraud scheme.


Target faces lawsuit over artificial preservative in “all-natural” pasta sauce

A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against the Target Corporation, alleging that the retail giant misled consumers by labeling its Good & Gather pasta sauces as containing "No Artificial Colors, Flavors or Preservatives," despite the presence of citric acid, an artificial preservative.