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George Santos: Zohran Mamdani is a Full Blown Socialist
And socialists don’t build; they bleed. They drain the life out of every city they touch. Look around at every place where their ideas take root: businesses flee, families struggle, and the middle class becomes an endangered species.
Planning for Your Digital Legacy: How to Protect and Pass On Your Online Assets
Q: I store photos, documents, and account information online. What happens to these digital assets after I pass away, and how can I make sure my family has access?
My Name Is Thomas Hwang: Chronicles of Astronomy
If you gaze up at the night sky and fix your focus on celestial entities from asteroids to black holes embarking upon a tour of the universe, most will be overwhelmed by our majestic surroundings called Creation.
Trouble in the Air: Lincoln, Rosecrans, and the Road to Chattanooga
“Rosecrans has been whipped, as I feared. I have feared it for several days. I believe I feel trouble in the air before it comes.”— President Abraham Lincoln
George Santos: A Free Man
America is still the land of second chances. I am living proof of that.
From the Newsroom: Service vs. Expectation
We often encounter Holy Spirit moments when we least expect them—moments that shape our faith and remind us that our prayers are always answered, just in God’s time and in ways we can’t foresee.
From the Newsroom: The South Shore Press in Butler. PA
After spending a few days in and around Butler, Pennsylvania, with South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk, I truly question how one troubled young man was able to fire shots at President Trump at the Butler Farm Fairgrounds.
East vs. West: Historic Russia-U.S. Friction
Recently, over the skies of Eastern Europe, President Vladimir Putin’s military has violated the airspace of several North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) nations, sparking renewed concern over regional security.
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.
Santos in Solitary: A hard lesson from the SHU
Over the last 27 days, I have been sitting in the FCI Fairton Special Housing Unit (SHU), and I’ve come to the realization that I have truly hit rock bottom—if there ever was one to hit.
Letter: Islip’s Moratorium Right, State BESS Rules Lacking
While widespread, this technology remains relatively unpredictable and unstable, as deadly, destructive fires sparked by the explosion of faulty e-bike batteries continue to garner headlines.
Joe Exotic response regarding George Santos column
The man known worldwide as “The Tiger King” has reached out to the South Shore Press by email, responding to our recent exclusive on George Santos’s life behind bars.
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.
The Death of John Andre and Tallmadge’s Role
From the North Shore of Brookhaven, Benjamin Tallmadge was the oldest of five sons born to Rev. Benjamin Tallmadge and his wife, Susannah.
Santos in Solitary: Slow Motion Torture
This is not justice. This is cruelty, plain and simple. And it must end.
Why New Yorkers booed Governor Hochul at the Ryder Cup
Hochul bears the brunt of boos at the Ryder Cup.
The Dangerous Revolutionary War Year of 1780
The British, with their advantages in weapons, manpower, national wealth, and leadership, now also had to contend with the Franco-American alliance.
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.
South Shore Press Exclusive: FBI Investigating Santos Death Threat
Editor's Note: Up until being placed in solitary confinement, George Santos was able to communicate electronically with the South Shore Press. This column was sent via "snail mail."
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.
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Smithtown's Marcus Wertheim Leads Team Australia
Former Smithtown lacrosse standout Marcus Wertheim is dominating on the world stage. The Smithtown alumnus, who currently attends Brown University, led all players at the Super Sixes tournament, delivering an elite performance against international competition.
Sachem's Coach Mercurio Elected to Lacrosse Board
Congratulations to Sachem Athletic Hall of Famer Rick Mercurio, who was elected to the World Lacrosse Board of Directors during the organization’s 2025 General Assembly. Mercurio fills one of two open Strategic Director positions, marking another significant milestone in his distinguished career in the sport.
LaFontaine Heads to the Isles Hall
Pat LaFontaine’s plaque has officially been added to the Islanders Hall of Fame wall, placing him among some of the most legendary figures in franchise history. The former star forward was inducted into the Ring of Honor at UBS Arena, becoming the 17th member to receive the prestigious distinction.