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The Empire State Showdown: GOP Rising as Hochul's Grip Weakens
Two years out from the 2026 gubernatorial race, the early rumblings in both major parties suggest a seismic battle is coming for the Governor’s Mansion—and this time, Republicans are poised for a serious breakthrough.
From the Newsroom: Perseverance and Passion Always Prevail
Hard work, a huge effort, keeping my mouth shut and eyes wide open for opportunities, has led to incredible professional blessings. All of which were borne from the seeds of deeply planted failures that knocked me on my rear end.
Editorial: Santos on President Trump's First 100 Days in Office
President Trump’s first 100 days have been about action — not talk. Results — not excuses. And while the media keeps spinning, real Americans are seeing real change.
Letters to the Editor: Library Trustees Thank Taxpayers for Victories
I’m deeply grateful to the residents of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library District for approving the library budget, as well as for re-electing me.
From the Newsroom: Remembering Saint Francis and Pope Francis
“Preach the Gospel at all times, when necessary, use words.” These powerful, faith-based words to live by are attributed to my favorite Saint, Saint Francis of Assisi.
SSP Endorsement: Vote Yes on the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library Budget and Return Experienced Leadership to the Board
We urge our readers to vote yes on the budget and to cast their votes for Joe Maiorana and Nancy Kimmerling, two proven leaders with a deep commitment to public service, fiscal stewardship, and community growth.
From the Newsroom: Random Thoughts During Easter Week
It is a beautiful time of year filled with hope and optimism as we enter Easter Week, the holiest season of the entire calendar.
Encourage Kids to Pursue Building Trades
I don’t know how parents push their kids with a clear conscience to attend an Ivy League School, receive a useless gender studies degree, or take their Sanskrit diploma and get a job pouring specialty drinks at your local coffee shop, all the while going into a massive debt that you can never, ever pay back.
What is a Woman?
Women’s History Month just ended. Is the United States any closer to knowing what a woman is?
FROM THE NEWSROOM: Big Government Must Reduce Spending. My Family Did
Now more than ever, we need to support President Trump and Elon Musk in their mission to reduce spending and eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse from the bloated bureaucracy.
The Decline of American Media: A Nation at Risk
There was a time when journalists in the United States prioritized their country over the temptation of chasing clicks or fueling rhetoric.
Romaine Report: Volunteer Firefighters Protect East End
When a person signs up to become a volunteer firefighter, they commit to the potential that one day they may be putting their lives on the line.
Suffolk Closeup: The Decline of Local Journalism
“Hometown newspapers are a foundational part of the American experience; we uplift the stories of everyday New Yorkers making a difference in their communities and serve as watchdogs that hold those in power accountable.”
From the Newsroom: Do As I Say, Not As I Do
To those maniacs exhibiting insane behavior towards President Trump and Elon Musk: you’ve exposed yourselves for the frauds that you are.
From the Newsroom: Democrat Hypocrisy on Immigration, Cuts, and the Deficit
Extremists in the Democratic Party hate and despise both President Trump and Elon Musk so much that they fight against the very same principles put forth by Clinton, Schumer, and Obama, only because the same ideals are now being shared by Trump and Musk.
From the Newsroom: Disagree Without Being Disagreeable
South Shore Press reporter Deborah Williams was on a stroll when I received what has become one of the most memorable texts I’ve ever received.
The Diplomatic Collapse of US-Ukraine Relations: A Turning Point
The diplomatic relationship between the United States and Ukraine took a stunning and abrupt turn last week when President Trump and Vice President Vance had strong words for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
From the Newsroom: Get Busy Living, or Get Busy Dying
Why do you live in New York? It’s a question I get all the time from friends and family who permanently left the Empire State for warmer, greener pastures with lower taxes and a higher quality of living.
(HUMOR) For the First Foo-Fighting Time: Strawberry Yoo-hoo, French Toast Bagel, and PB & J
This past week has been scorching with hot-button news items. Here's three more:
From the Newsroom: Five Questions Spark Federal Freakout
There are two new bosses in town, Elon Musk and President Trump, and they’re thankfully bringing private sector principles to the bloated bureaucracy known as the federal government.
Daily Feed
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.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Impact Jays Are Returning
As the fantasy season starts to dwindle down it gets harder and harder to find gems off of the waiver wire. Sure, you will be able to grab the next hot thing from AAA when the rosters expand in a few weeks, but they are unproven talent. In order to get proven MLB talent off of waivers, or in a trade that doesn't give them their value back, you have to be very shrewd.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Who's Losing Playing Time?
Hi, I'm Jack Thaler and I hoped you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be talking about playing time.Believe it or not, playing time affects fantasy baseball more than you probably think so today I will be talking about two emerging conflicts that involve playing time as the MLB season gets closer to the final stretch.