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The Governor’s Bloated Budget
Anyone hoping that the governor will cut spending and give the taxpayers a break will be sorely disappointed by her $252 billion spending plan, a bloated budget that’s $19 billion more than last year.
George Santos: Trump Strength Forces Colombia to Blink
Tensions between the United States and Colombia escalated dramatically when President Trump announced retaliatory measures against Colombian President Gustavo Petro after the latter refused to allow two U.S. military flights carrying deported Colombian citizens to land on Colombian soil.
Biden Sets Landmines in a Transition That’s Anything But Smooth
Despite promises to the contrary, outgoing President Joe Biden is doing as much as he can to set up Donald Trump for failure, blatant moves that will hurt the country as well.
Biden Tried to Change the Constitution Leading Up to the Inauguration
On Biden’s way out the door, just three days before President Trump was inaugurated, Biden made an announcement on X/Twitter declaring the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) - the 28th Amendment – was the law of the land.
President Biden Exits White House Granting Controversial Pre-emptive Pardons
This unprecedented move has sparked a critical question: what did these individuals do to necessitate such preemptive pardons?
The South Shore Press Is Going to DC for President Trump’s Inauguration
The South Shore Press is going to provide wall to wall coverage of the Inauguration of the 47th President of the United States: Donald J. Trump.
The Art of the “SALT” Deal!
Rep. Mike Lawler from the Hudson Valley is leading an ambitious effort to raise these caps to $100,000 for single filers and $200,000 for couples, a significant increase from the current limit.
The Full Amount
The last few weeks have been hard, with the inflation getting worse and the cold weather starting to get to us. So, I wasn’t surprised when my mother called and told me that due to all the troubles in the world, Christmas was going to be pretty lean this year and that she may not be able to send me as much as she usually does.
From the Newsroom: Feeling Grateful
As a child, you have no clue about the struggle and sacrifice mothers make for their children. Now that I’m a father, I can’t imagine the stress and anxiety she experienced knowing she could never, ever “Keep up With the Joneses” and have a boatload of gifts under the tree for her excited children. Our childhood home was not a syrupy Hallmark or Lifetime movie. It was what extreme poverty felt and looked like.
From the Newsroom: Choose Joy
“Perhaps you sense that we prepare for and celebrate Christmas doing the opposite of what brings peace and joy to the world. Maybe we embrace too much of the secular culture and not enough of the Gospel culture. Are we able to listen to God in the midst of all this?”
Ask Your Fellow Veteran: Suffering From Type II Diabetes
From Rev. Frederick Miller, Ph.D.: CDC research has shown that smokers are 30% to 40% more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes compared to non-smoker. Unfortunately, many of these factors are associated with military service and the life of Veterans after discharge.
Attack of the Drones!
For almost two weeks now, state and municipal governments have been pressing the federal government for explanations, yet their appeals have gone unanswered.
Healthcare CEO Assassination Rocks Big Apple
The battle for New York City’s identity feels more visceral than ever, especially in the wake of the high-profile assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He was gunned down in broad daylight.
Ask Your Fellow Veteran: Traumatic Brain Injury In Veterans, Part 2
As stated in last week's article the use of explosive materials has increased in the wars since World War I.
Highway Robbery for Long Island Roads
Fresh off budgeting $2 billion for illegal migrants, Gov. Kathy Hochul has ponied up a comparatively paltry $100 million to fix up state roads across New York, with Long Island getting money for only one small project.
Ask Your Fellow Veteran: Traumatic Brain Injury In Veterans, Part 1
Going back to World War I, many of our military in combat suffered what was called “Shell Shock.”
President-elect Trump's Cabinet Choices: A Focus on Transparency and Leadership
President-elect Donald Trump is assembling his administration, and his latest nominations highlight a deliberate effort to bring in experienced leaders, including some unconventional choices.
The Dangers of the Ukrainian War
"Aggression against the Russian Federation and its allies by a non-nuclear country with the support of a nuclear state will be considered a joint attack."
How to incorporate Charitable Giving in your Estate Plan
A: There are several ways one can make a charitable gift as part of their estate plan. First and foremost, you can always give during life. This can be done through a one-time or recurring donation to a charitable organization that qualifies as tax exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Many charitable organizations have campaigns on Giving Tuesday in which a corporate sponsorship allows for any amounts donated on that day to be matched, providing a more substantial impact for your favorite cause while allowing you to receive the allowable deduction on your annual income tax returns.
Library Celebrates Grand Reopening of Modernized Main Library
Today marks a historic day for the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library as community members, library officials, and dignitaries gather for the grand reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly renovated main library located at 407 William Floyd Parkway in Shirley. The transformed 45,000-square-foot facility promises to offer patrons modernized, accessible, and innovative spaces designed to foster learning, community connection, and cultural enrichment for all ages.
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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.